Telperion
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SOLD: Laughlin 5K Soprano, Highly figured one piece koa top and back
SOLD is a rare and incredible reproduction of a 1920's Martin 5K soprano built by Tim Laughlin. For anyone familiar with Laughlin ukuleles, you know the meticulous care with which these instruments are crafted, and the unsurpassed attention to detail. Nice low action and super easy to play. It's clear and loud, and truly invokes that vintage Martin tone. This particular instrument was purchased from Elderly Instruments new by me in April 2019 and remains in near-new condition. There is no damage whatsoever and only minimal signs of playing. Features include:
I've loved having this little gem, but I'm selling to help fund a guitar purchase. I primarily play my tenor when I play ukulele, and while I really enjoy this Laughlin, I would love to see this in the hands of someone who prefers sopranos and will play it as it deserves. The link to the original Elderly listing is here below, and the photos there are of this actual instrument. They're taken in very different lighting than mine, so I wanted to provide both for comparison. I'm asking SOLD total, which is inclusive of CONUS shipping and PayPal fees. I've bought and sold many instruments on UU over the years, and you can be assured that this will be packaged with utmost care. Don't miss this opportunity to grab a Laughlin 5K with one-piece top and back.
https://www.elderly.com/products/laughlin-5-k-soprano-ukulele-with-case
SOLD is a rare and incredible reproduction of a 1920's Martin 5K soprano built by Tim Laughlin. For anyone familiar with Laughlin ukuleles, you know the meticulous care with which these instruments are crafted, and the unsurpassed attention to detail. Nice low action and super easy to play. It's clear and loud, and truly invokes that vintage Martin tone. This particular instrument was purchased from Elderly Instruments new by me in April 2019 and remains in near-new condition. There is no damage whatsoever and only minimal signs of playing. Features include:
- One-piece top and back with highly figured koa.
- Fully bound with ivoroid and abalone purfling on both the top and back
- Multi-ring ivoroid and abalone rosette.
- 5K style "snowflake" fretboard inlay and flower pot headstock inlay.
- Waverly vintage-style friction pegs.
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Guardian Vintage Case with green interior and an Oasis uke humidifier.
I've loved having this little gem, but I'm selling to help fund a guitar purchase. I primarily play my tenor when I play ukulele, and while I really enjoy this Laughlin, I would love to see this in the hands of someone who prefers sopranos and will play it as it deserves. The link to the original Elderly listing is here below, and the photos there are of this actual instrument. They're taken in very different lighting than mine, so I wanted to provide both for comparison. I'm asking SOLD total, which is inclusive of CONUS shipping and PayPal fees. I've bought and sold many instruments on UU over the years, and you can be assured that this will be packaged with utmost care. Don't miss this opportunity to grab a Laughlin 5K with one-piece top and back.
https://www.elderly.com/products/laughlin-5-k-soprano-ukulele-with-case
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