Ukecaster
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Knowing that each individual uke can sound different, in general, is there much sound difference between vintage mahogany Models 0, 1 and 2? Any major differences besides appointments (dots, bindings, rosettes, etc)?
Somewhere on this site is a comparison sound test on different model Martins , I'm too lazy to find it but you might .:anyone:
If I remember right , most people liked the SO , I have two of those and they get played the most.
I've been wondering where to find more data on this topic myself too, it seems to me that there were variations and evolutions within a Martin Style.
The Ditson Martin Uke got my attention and I found a photo of a collection of them together (see: http://ditson-ukulele.com/#styles , scroll down until you see a picture of a young lady holding a Uke and to the left of that there are a row of Ukes). The photo shows a row of Soprano Ukes and to my eyes some look like they have wider bodies and fretboards than others, far left being the widest. I wonder what widths they were and why they changed, does anyone know?
I was watching this one on eBay, looks like a 50's Style 1, it went for $267.00 shipped. Has a couple of cracks on the back, but seemed like a reasonable price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/152519772295?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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in general, is there much sound difference between vintage mahogany Models 0, 1 and 2?