Tommy B
Well-known member
Hi everyone. I am continuing my sell-off of all ukes larger than a concert due my switch to smaller instruments and a financial crisis in the form of a large, unexpected veterinary bill.
This Martin has been my favorite baritone for years. I've owned many vintage Favillas (including the rare B2s spruce model), a Guild, a Kamaka, a Vega Deluxe Solo Lute, Regals and Harmony's ... and none of them could touch this Martin for sweet, full, balanced tone. This baritone wows all my uke-playing friends.
But it hasn't been getting played, and my credit-card company wants the cash.
For more photos, click here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterbutt/sets/72157637889904045/
This baritone has a few scuffs and fleabites, but no structural issues needing addressing. It has had cracks repaired, but that happened before I purchased it. The repairs -- one on the soundboard and a very long one along the bass side -- were so professionally done that I didn't even see them until I had owned the uke for a few days. By that time, I was so smitten with the sound of this uke that I declined the seller's offer of a return for refund. Please see the photo album.
Besides the repairs, the uke has sustained two small injuries while in my care: the bridge popped off and was reattached, and I put a small ding (1/4 inch) on the treble side. The clear finish around this ding has whitened.
Lastly, please note: The vintage chipboard case in the photos did not come with this uke, and it's not a perfect fit. The length, depth and lower bout are fine, but the upper bout is tight. If the buyer does not want the case, I'll deduct $25 from the price and double-box the uke for safe transport.
Asking $750 + actual shipping and 1/2 PayPal fees. Please PM me or email me at eightpaws (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.
Thanks,
Tom
This Martin has been my favorite baritone for years. I've owned many vintage Favillas (including the rare B2s spruce model), a Guild, a Kamaka, a Vega Deluxe Solo Lute, Regals and Harmony's ... and none of them could touch this Martin for sweet, full, balanced tone. This baritone wows all my uke-playing friends.
But it hasn't been getting played, and my credit-card company wants the cash.
For more photos, click here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterbutt/sets/72157637889904045/
This baritone has a few scuffs and fleabites, but no structural issues needing addressing. It has had cracks repaired, but that happened before I purchased it. The repairs -- one on the soundboard and a very long one along the bass side -- were so professionally done that I didn't even see them until I had owned the uke for a few days. By that time, I was so smitten with the sound of this uke that I declined the seller's offer of a return for refund. Please see the photo album.
Besides the repairs, the uke has sustained two small injuries while in my care: the bridge popped off and was reattached, and I put a small ding (1/4 inch) on the treble side. The clear finish around this ding has whitened.
Lastly, please note: The vintage chipboard case in the photos did not come with this uke, and it's not a perfect fit. The length, depth and lower bout are fine, but the upper bout is tight. If the buyer does not want the case, I'll deduct $25 from the price and double-box the uke for safe transport.
Asking $750 + actual shipping and 1/2 PayPal fees. Please PM me or email me at eightpaws (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.
Thanks,
Tom
