As much as this line appealed to me (I was the one who made that other post), if you're going to buy a soprano I would just go for a vintage Martin. ...
Retired pastor and missionary, living in rural Vermont. Originally from England, served in various countries and around the USA. Still traveling. I love repairing and restoring vintage instruments, mostly banjos, and then sharing them so as to encourage making music.
Location:
Chester, VT
Interests:
music - photography and enjoying Vermont.
Occupation:
retired priest and missionary
Signature
Kamaka pineapple soprano gold label - 1950s
Kamaka custom soprano, gold label. 1960s?
Mead tenor (round)
Koaloha Opio long neck soprano. 2016
Braddah, Mele, concert 1997
Braddah, Mele, tenor late 1990s
Bruko #6 soprano, flat back, pre 1980
Luna tenor - laminate and to use as a loaner.
Clarophone - banjo ukulele - 1920s?