Vintage Lyon and Healy Ukulele on ebay...Not a Baritone...

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220747944825&category=16224&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

Just a heads up on this one. I emailed the seller but no response. The listing says Baritone but the measurements he gives suggest tenor all over the place. Especially when Lyon and Healy didn't make a baritone. (If they did, it would be worth a bundle, since baris really didn't show up until the 50's)

 

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Aloha Ukulelecowboy Mike,
It looks like a deal and early model, in good condition except the scratch on the back and sides and different pin....well the price has 5 days yet...sure to shoot dramatically at the end...I wouldn't ming having it..for sure and it really look like a tenor..are you thinking about it...thanks for sharing..MM Stan

 

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Hey MMStan,
The seller changed the title to tenor. Better for collectors. It is a great model but I'm not interested. I'm keppingbmy eyes peeled for interesting baritones

Good luck if you bid.

 

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Aloha Mike,
I'm keeping my eyes on the bidding process...but like you..I have too many ukes...always was looking for one and this is even better a tenor...too. thanks again Happy strummings..MM Stan
Just worried theso old ones might have that hollow sound...

 

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mm stan said:

Aloha Mike,
I'm keeping my eyes on the bidding process...but like you..I have too many ukes...always was looking for one and this is even better a tenor...too. thanks again Happy strummings..MM Stan
Just worried theso old ones might have that hollow sound...

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At $650 BIN, it's a good price. Elderly has one in stock now at $800.

http://elderly.com/vintage/names/lyon-and-healy-/-washburn-tenor-ukulele-(c.1930)--180U-1194.htm

And a few months ago had this gorgeous Grand Symphony for 2k. Realty nice but nothing I could ever afford.

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/180U-824.htm