Martin C1-K Question

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I searched for the answer and couldn't find one. So here goes does the martin C1-K have a radiused fret board? Any opinions on this uke? I have a chance to buy one previously owned but not used?
 
Fretboard is not radiused. Wonderful tone and easy to play. I sold mine because I found out concert isn't the ideal size for me, but I loved the sound!
 
It doesn't I'm afraid. It is a really lovely ukulele though. There have been some great reviews on UU of late.
 
The C1K has a flat, not radius fretboard. None of the Martin ukes that I am aware of has a radius fretboard. On a concert the radius will barely be noticeable on ukes that do have them. Martins tend to have slightly high action, and the C1k and T1k models tend to be a tad higher than the American made Martins. They are somewhat unfinished, the neck feels a little rough. Overall though I think they are pretty good. My first encounters with the Mexican made Martins made me think they were on a par with the Martin style Ohanas, but more expensive. However, the Mexican Martins have grown on me. They are an excellent value if you can find a used one.
 
I am looking at a used one that was bought with good intentions but never played the user wants $325.00 for it delivered with extra set of martin strings and the gig bag.
 
The gig bag comes with it and the martin strings are worth $5. You take some risk with a used one because you don't have a warranty or any kind of protection. They retail new for $469. I've seen used ones go for $399 and sometimes less. So it's probably a pretty decent deal.
 
My advice is to encourage your wife in buying whatever her particular passion is. Then she can't complain about your ukes.
 
Shorebird said:
I am looking at a used one that was bought with good intentions but never played the user wants $325.00 for it delivered with extra set of martin strings and the gig bag.
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that's an awesome deal! If you don't buy it, tell me where it is and I'll buy it!
 
pixiepurls said:
Mine was that price too bought used. its a great price for that ukulele. I love my martin concert.
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I thought it was too good to pass up at that price. Thankfully my wife had a martin guitar when she was younger and knew the name.
 
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