Marton 1930's like new condition - best you will find in a long while

robinfowler · Nov 9, 2020

Looking to sell this Martin - plays as you would expect from a fine Martin. Really looks like it has never been played in its entire life.

$700 or best offer - need the space for new Uke's so make me an offer.

Looking for payment via PayPal. Check the link below for pictures.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/90hhkf3s6328mxa/AACwEbvOocrwtHOZpyaeGZfma?dl=0

Martin Soprano - Style 1. Mint condition. I think it even has the original tuners in perfect (working) condition. Not a mark on this. As new a condition as you will find for a 1930's Martin. No cracks, splits, repairs or dents or scratches. Comes with original cardboard box, tuning pipe and some paper clippings from the 30's (that were in the box when I got it. $700 USD (I am in Australia so $100 freight to US via fedex and free freight to anywhere in Aus via courier). ONO.

Jerryc41 · Nov 9, 2020

Pictures not available.

richntacoma · Nov 9, 2020

The Dropbox link is not working (for me at least)

robinfowler · Nov 9, 2020

link fixed

Drop box linked fixed.

robinfowler · Nov 10, 2020

Somebody asked me in a PM how to date the Martin and if such a vintage instrument would be good to play - I am sure some greater Martin experts than me can give some feedback on this.

eternal tinkerer · Nov 10, 2020

Beautiful instrument. So crazy to realize that it's almost 100 years old!

robinfowler · Nov 10, 2020

eternal tinkerer said:
Beautiful instrument. So crazy to realize that it's almost 100 years old!

Oldest Uke I have is a 1929 Kamaka pineapple - had it restored by Kamaka - has the wooded peg tuners - still plays nice (Although the old Martins are nicer to play IMHO).

Ukecaster · Nov 10, 2020

robinfowler said:
Somebody asked me in a PM how to date the Martin and if such a vintage instrument would be good to play - I am sure some greater Martin experts than me can give some feedback on this.

Often, the logo, inside stamp and type of tuning machines help to narrow down the age. Can you add a good pic of the tuners?

Swamp Yankee · Nov 10, 2020

Ukecaster said:
Often, the logo, inside stamp and type of tuning machines help to narrow down the age. Can you add a good pic of the tuners?

And the frets viewed from the side of the neck, please..

Pukulele Pete · Nov 10, 2020

My guess from the pics is 1950's to 1960's .

robinfowler · Nov 10, 2020

Added pics of the tuners, stamps and Frets - if somebody would like to date more exactly.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/90hhkf3s6...pyaeGZfma?dl=0

EDW · Nov 10, 2020

I could not open that link.

robinfowler · Nov 10, 2020

Sorry - try this for pictures

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/90hhkf3s6328mxa/AACwEbvOocrwtHOZpyaeGZfma?dl=0

EDW · Nov 11, 2020

Nice instrument. I would guess from the tuners that is from the 50s. Good luck with it!

PetalumaRescuke · Nov 11, 2020

Those fret look like bar frets if so it is from the mid to late 30s

robinfowler · Nov 11, 2020

Added one more photo of the original box and items it came with. Looks like it was bought from the Stamford school of music store they year it opened. Maybe somebody knows that year?

Dohle · Nov 11, 2020

PetalumaRescuke said:
Those fret look like bar frets if so it is from the mid to late 30s

Agreed. Otherwise I would've guessed that it's a younger instrument considering the excellent condition, pristine logo, etc. (not sure about the tuners, they might not be the original ones) but the bar frets suggest 30s.

EDW · Nov 11, 2020

Yeah perhaps they are replacement tuners, as I don't think they are from that era. I believe they started adding the decal around 33? Does anyone know when they switched from bar frets? I don't have that info handy. All of that together should narrow it down

robinfowler · Nov 11, 2020

I think the condition of this one is due to it being bought and then sitting in the box for most of its life. It came wrapped in the original cardboard box with the original tissue paper packaging. There are no strum marks or any playing marks. To be honest I am selling it as it seems too good to play! I have a more beaten Type 2 Martin that I am keeping to play.

This one is as close as you could get to a bran new vintage Martin.

robinfowler · Nov 11, 2020

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I think the condition of this one is due to it being bought and then sitting in the box for most of its life. It came wrapped in the original cardboard box with the original tissue paper packaging. There are no strum marks or any playing marks. To be honest I am selling it as it seems too good to play! I have a more beaten Type 2 Martin that I am keeping to play.

This one is as close as you could get to a bran new vintage Martin.

Marton 1930's like new condition - best you will find in a long while

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