Martin tenor for 1/2 price

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Made in the '60s - 70s? by Yasuma, excellent Martin lawsuit tenor uke, I have one, everything but the binding (not tortoise) is copied from Martin. Mine has a lovely harmonic resonance.

If you are already bidding on this, please don't shoot me!
 
Aloha Teek,
WHAT...you're letting go your Yasuma??? what's up with that?? just wondering...MM Stan
 
I have two Baritone "Lawsuits." A Yasuma and a C.F. Mountain. Both excellent ukuleles for the money. Take advantage of this auction, if you can. These instruments are hard to come by...
 
mm stan said:
Aloha Teek,
WHAT...you're letting go your Yasuma??? what's up with that?? just wondering...MM Stan
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I don't think it belongs to "Poodle Schmoodler.". What a great title Teek! She has a similar one.
 
I hear ya. Just because it's a "Lawsuit" or a "Copy" doesn't mean it's a bad thing. I have a Fernades Telecaster lawsuit (Fender Sued them over it, because it was a dead spot on, and many will say even better than Fender's Teli). Awesome guitar, and worth twice what it cost brand new to collectors. New it was a $600 guitar, and collectors often shell out $1000-$1500 for these "copies" now. If I could, I would swoop this Uke up myself.
 
I was late for work and running out the door when I posted, I thought I'd made it clear that I know it's a find because I own one... no, it wasn't mine and mine is not for sale, I would sell my Kanile'a first, and yes it is all sorted out now. I hope it found a good home, these are nice ukes. Be forewarned that if a concert shows up I will do battle for it! ;)
 
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I guess that's about right depending on condition. The real irony is that Yasumas are far more scarce than Martin tenors. I have a Yasuma baritone and I think it's worth around $400 or so. Nice instruments. I don't think they made a concert or soprano but I could be wrong.
 
They did make a soprano, the concert may be wishful thinking on my part. These feel and play like Martins. From what I understand they took Martins apart and copied them precisely. That era Japanese instruments were very finely made. Remember Japan was producing Kamaka Keikis. I found a rumor on the 'net that Yamaha was behind the Yasuma name, and you know everything you read on the internet is true. ;)
 
So I did put bid on that Uke but was beat out by another and thought ce la vie...so many ukes, so little money... ;)
Well, it turns out the winner didn't come through and I got a "second chance" at it. I hope it's all the seller claimed it to be.

Kimmy
 
I hope it turns out to be in great playing condition too! It has prettier mahogany than mine does. I would put Worth Brown strings on it. I have them on mine and it sounds awesome. Mine has a cracked and glued saddle but I haven't had time to replace it. You may have to put a screwdriver to the tuners to adjust them to just hold: the screws are often too loose or too tight on these vintage pieces. Be gentle with it. These have wonderful thin light necks like, well, Martins; but I was going to add Kamakas.
 
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