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A beautiful and extremely rare example of a Gibson ETU-1 acoustic-electric steel string tenor ukulele. This unique tenor ukulele was handcrafted between 1949 to 1953 with a limited number of 88 ever being produced. Handcrafted of Honduran mahogany wood, the ETU-1  boasts a Humbucking style pick up complete with 1 volume knob, 1 tone knob, and a standard 1/4 inch jack in full functional order. The uke also features intricate inlays of mother-of-pearl for fingerboard position markers, a rosewood fretboard and bridge, and a steel string set up. The tones are subtle whe

The legendary 1930s 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 early 1930s 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 a

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

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