Description
C. F. Martin Soprano Ukulele – Style 2, c. 1920, made in Nazareth, PA. The ukulele has a dark mahogany finish, mahogany body and neck and a rosewood fingerboard. A black chipboard case is included.
This style of ukulele was made by Martin between 1919 and 1922. It is a superb example of a ukulele. It was made to the very high standards of Martin in the 1920s. Today, this ukulele is still one of the best sounding ones available. It has an amazing resonance and tone.
The Martin logo is stamped inside the soundhole and also on the back of the headstock.
The Style 2 Martin has a dark natural mahogany finish and an offset 3-ply white celluloid binding around the top and a single ply on the back.
There is a subtle ring around the soundhole which is elegant and refined. The dot inlays are tiny and also quite elegant.
The tuners are not original.
There are several professionally-done repairs worth mentioning. The repairs do not affect sound, play or appearance.
Condition: Overall, the ukulele is in Good condition due to its repairs and overall wear. There are various scratches and dings as seen in the pictures. Keep in mind this is a 100+ year old instrument, so there will be some wear from use.
Repairs and restoration:
– Patch made to the treble-side side wall near curve of the upper bought.
– Small / fine cracks on back board, which are secured and repaired.
– Small hairline crack below the bridge on bottom bout.
– Small repaired scratch on left side of bridge.
– Re-glued brace inside.
This ukulele plays perfectly and has a full, warm and beautiful tone. The Style 2 is a rare instrument to come by and this one is in good condition for being more than 100 years old!
Size and Dimensions:
– Overall length is 20 3/4″.
– 6 1/4″ wide at lower bout.
– 2 5/16″ in depth at side.
– Scale length is 13 5/8″.
– Nut width is 1 13/32″.
Free shipping in the United States. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Return Policy
Overview
Our refund and returns policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and it must be returned within 14 days of your purchase. It must also be in the original packaging.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted:
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
- Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. There will be a 3% return fee deducted from the original amount. For example, if the purchase price was $100, you will receive $97.
Late or missing refunds
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us.
Sale items
Only regular priced items may be refunded. Sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges
Exchanges are not offered on returns.
Shipping returns
To return your product, you should mail your product to the address on your product box, or contact us for a return address.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
Shipping insurance must be obtained on returned items. You may want to consider using a service that offers shipment tracking.
We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Need help?
Contact us for questions related to refunds and returns.
Shipping Info (Free Shipping)
FREE SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ON THIS ITEM.
All sold guitars are handled and shipped within 2 days of purchase. For most deliveries in the United States, we use UPS.
Packing process:
- Guitar is inspected
- Strings loosened
- Neck and head wrapped and supported
- Body wrapped and supported
- Inserted into guitar case (if sold with guitar)
- Inserted into box
- Taped/sealed
- UPS pickup
