Gmoney
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I will soon have my little c1925 Martin 0 soprano back in my hands after some tender loving care by Jake Wildwood. I got this little uke in a trade on UU about a year ago. I traded a Mainland Tenor-length Pineapple for it.
The only real problem w/this little uke was that the bridge slots were gouged out by someone putting metal strings on it in the past & it was all but impossible to keep it strung. There are a couple of tight cracks on the back as well. I'd entertained the idea of getting the bridge replaced & even had obtained a bridge & ebony saddle material from Martin as a possible replacement.
Anyway, after observing Jake's handiwork restoring a wide range of instruments, I contacted him for the possibility of repair. Thankfully, he took it in & it is ready to come home! Details & pictures here:
http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2013/08/c1925-martin-style-0-soprano-ukulele.html
Can't wait to get this little beauty back!
The only real problem w/this little uke was that the bridge slots were gouged out by someone putting metal strings on it in the past & it was all but impossible to keep it strung. There are a couple of tight cracks on the back as well. I'd entertained the idea of getting the bridge replaced & even had obtained a bridge & ebony saddle material from Martin as a possible replacement.
Anyway, after observing Jake's handiwork restoring a wide range of instruments, I contacted him for the possibility of repair. Thankfully, he took it in & it is ready to come home! Details & pictures here:
http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2013/08/c1925-martin-style-0-soprano-ukulele.html
Can't wait to get this little beauty back!