remy26
Well-known member
...even if it has seen far better days?
I have a '60 or '61 Martin baritone that was sold to me with what is supposedly the original chipboard case. In my opinion, this case has seen better days and can't be trusted to protect my >50 year old uke. I'm not comfortable carrying the uke across the room in it as I'm afraid the lid is going to pop open and my ukulele is going to spill onto the floor. It looks like it's gotten wet or been run over by a truck and I'm considering whether its worth keeping it around or not. I just purchased a new Ko'olau hard case that fits the martin perfectly and will provide many years of adequate protection.
Now, I'm the type of person that doesn't like to keep things around if they don't have a purpose. What do you think? Do I keep it for prosperity? Possibly for the next buyer (not planning on selling anytime soon, but I know to never say never)? Does it add any value for someone looking for one of these? Am I being overly harsh and is the case in OK condition for its age?
What say you UU? Thanks for any advice in advance!
Here are a few pics in case you wanted to see what it looks like:
I have a '60 or '61 Martin baritone that was sold to me with what is supposedly the original chipboard case. In my opinion, this case has seen better days and can't be trusted to protect my >50 year old uke. I'm not comfortable carrying the uke across the room in it as I'm afraid the lid is going to pop open and my ukulele is going to spill onto the floor. It looks like it's gotten wet or been run over by a truck and I'm considering whether its worth keeping it around or not. I just purchased a new Ko'olau hard case that fits the martin perfectly and will provide many years of adequate protection.
Now, I'm the type of person that doesn't like to keep things around if they don't have a purpose. What do you think? Do I keep it for prosperity? Possibly for the next buyer (not planning on selling anytime soon, but I know to never say never)? Does it add any value for someone looking for one of these? Am I being overly harsh and is the case in OK condition for its age?
What say you UU? Thanks for any advice in advance!
Here are a few pics in case you wanted to see what it looks like: