Comparison of early model 1 Martin ukes

garyg

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• Jun 9, 2013

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I made a video comparing the sound of some early model 1 Martin ukes that may interest those of you who like vintage instruments. Here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqskFn0zQhA . Enjoy, g2

 

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• Jun 9, 2013

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Great job! Thanks for such a thorough review! This is a great resource for people who are interested in Vintage Martins. I have 3 ('50s Soprano, '40s Tenor, and '60s Baritone), but I have been very discerning about not buying instruments with cracks. I feel I can relax a little about that, though. Then again, I am a player, not a collector...

 

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Hey Tiger, thanks and yes I'm a player too, if I was a collector there'd be nothing to play and no house either <g>. cheers, g2

 

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Great comparison, Gary! Thanks. Lovely ukes.

 

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I brought a 30's style 1 back from the dead , it had a dozen cracks and a hole . I fixed the hole and all the cracks and it sounds great.