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1928 Martin 3K Concert Ukulele

Circa. 1928. C.F. Martin 3K Concert Ukulele handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Martin ukuleles are amongst the most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and offer tremendous playability and sound, even to today. This one is a remarkable as it is a larger size being a concert scale. Only 33 Martin 3K concerts were made before the modern day reissues hit the market. This is one such example and considered among some of the rarest and most sought after collectible ukuleles in the world. This 1928 C.F. Martin & Co ‘3K’ concert ukulele can
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1920s Martin ‘5K’ Ukulele

The legendary 1920s vintage Martin 5K soprano ukulele. Incredible craftsmanship and a true piece of history for C. F. Martin & Co. Gorgeous Hawaiian curly Koa front, back, sides, and head cap; this wood was especially brought in from Hawaii in the 1920s to the C.F. Martin & Co factory in Nazareth, PA especially for these prized instruments. Rich jet-black ebony fretboard, ivoroid celluloid top and back binding, and matching celluloid bound fretboard and heel cap at the neck joint where the neck meets the body. Abalone shell rosette inlay and detailed abalone
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1947 Custom Martin ‘Employee’ Ukulele

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Extremely rare 1947 Custom C.F. Martin ‘Employee’ tenor ukulele handcrafted by Ken Smith Jr, (former) employee of the legendary C.F Martin & Co. in Nazareth, PA. Authentication letter drafted by Dick Boak, Director of C.F. Martin & Co. Artist and Limited Editions, and signed by Ken Smith Jr. Martin employee ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a few (sopranos) are known to be in existence. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous custom teno
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1960s Custom Martin ‘5M’ Tenor Ukulele

Vintage Martin Ukulele. Extremely rare 1960s Custom C.F. Martin tenor ukulele handcrafted by C.F Martin & Co. in Nazareth, PA. This gorgeous and historical piece boasts appointments similar to the legendary 1920s style 5 with slight customized variation. Martin custom ukuleles are amongst the rarest and most desirable ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted and only a handful of pieces are known to be in existence. This one is a remarkable and historical example of a gorgeous custom tenor ukulele, the only tenor sized ukulele fashioned with mahogany wood with app
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