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Full-front view of a light brown ukulele with a dark fretboard, four tuning pegs, and oak leaf carvings on the lower body. — 01 / 23Full-front view of a light brown ukulele with a dark fretboard, four tuning pegs, and oak leaf carvings on the lower body.

Full front view of a light brown ukulele with a dark fretboard, white binding, and decorative oak leaf stenciling on the lower bout. — 02 / 23Full front view of a light brown ukulele with a dark fretboard, white binding, and decorative oak leaf stenciling on the lower bout.

The ukulele's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a natural koa finish with light wear and four cream tuning pegs. — 03 / 23The ukulele's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a natural koa finish with light wear and four cream tuning pegs.

The ukulele's back, a warm brown koa with subtle figuring, shows light scratches and wear, framed by cream binding. — 04 / 23The ukulele's back, a warm brown koa with subtle figuring, shows light scratches and wear, framed by cream binding.

Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown headstock, showing a light diamond inlay, four metal tuners, and significant finish wear. — 05 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown headstock, showing a light diamond inlay, four metal tuners, and significant finish wear.

The ukulele's dark brown headstock, viewed from behind, shows four cream-colored tuning pegs and visible wear and scratches. — 06 / 23The ukulele's dark brown headstock, viewed from behind, shows four cream-colored tuning pegs and visible wear and scratches.

The ukulele's natural koa body, with a decorative oak leaf inlay, is shown from the lower bout, revealing light wear and binding. — 07 / 23The ukulele's natural koa body, with a decorative oak leaf inlay, is shown from the lower bout, revealing light wear and binding.

Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout and fretboard, showing a natural koa finish with cream binding and visible wear on the side. — 08 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout and fretboard, showing a natural koa finish with cream binding and visible wear on the side.

Close-up of the ukulele's body and fretboard, showing the natural koa wood grain, soundhole, and light binding around the edges. — 09 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's body and fretboard, showing the natural koa wood grain, soundhole, and light binding around the edges.

Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout, showing the natural koa finish, cream binding, and decorative floral etching on the top. — 10 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout, showing the natural koa finish, cream binding, and decorative floral etching on the top.

The ukulele's lower bout and side are shown, revealing a natural koa finish with light wear and cream binding. — 11 / 23The ukulele's lower bout and side are shown, revealing a natural koa finish with light wear and cream binding.

The ukulele's lower bout and neck heel are visible, showing the natural koa finish with cream binding and some light wear. — 12 / 23The ukulele's lower bout and neck heel are visible, showing the natural koa finish with cream binding and some light wear.

The ukulele's lower bout and neck heel are visible from the back, showing a natural koa finish with cream binding and light wear. — 13 / 23The ukulele's lower bout and neck heel are visible from the back, showing a natural koa finish with cream binding and light wear.

The ukulele's lower bout and waist are visible from above, showing the dark brown koa wood with light binding and surface wear. — 14 / 23The ukulele's lower bout and waist are visible from above, showing the dark brown koa wood with light binding and surface wear.

Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout, showing the dark brown koa wood sides with cream binding and visible scratches and dings. — 15 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's lower bout, showing the dark brown koa wood sides with cream binding and visible scratches and dings.

Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard from the side, showing the nut, four frets, and strings. — 16 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard from the side, showing the nut, four frets, and strings.

Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard, showing worn finish, nicks, and a few light scratches. — 17 / 23Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard, showing worn finish, nicks, and a few light scratches.

A digital caliper measures the ukulele's nut width at 1.3745 inches, with the dark brown fretboard and headstock visible. — 18 / 23A digital caliper measures the ukulele's nut width at 1.3745 inches, with the dark brown fretboard and headstock visible.

A digital caliper measures the ukulele's headstock, showing a reading of 0.67, with tuning pegs visible behind. — 19 / 23A digital caliper measures the ukulele's headstock, showing a reading of 0.67, with tuning pegs visible behind.

A digital caliper measures the ukulele's neck thickness at 0.89 inches, showing the dark brown fretboard and tuning pegs. — 20 / 23A digital caliper measures the ukulele's neck thickness at 0.89 inches, showing the dark brown fretboard and tuning pegs.

The ukulele's lower bout and a digital scale showing "1.0" are visible, with the instrument resting on a yellow cloth. — 21 / 23The ukulele's lower bout and a digital scale showing "1.0" are visible, with the instrument resting on a yellow cloth.

A close-up of the ukulele's interior, showing the dark wood grain and a light-colored brace, with a faded black stamp. — 22 / 23A close-up of the ukulele's interior, showing the dark wood grain and a light-colored brace, with a faded black stamp.

A close-up inside the ukulele's soundhole reveals the serial number "2862" stamped in black on the natural koa wood. — 23 / 23A close-up inside the ukulele's soundhole reveals the serial number "2862" stamped in black on the natural koa wood.

Washburn

c. 1925 Lyon And Healy Washburn Style 703 Ukulele Natural Koa

$1,595.00

Available

Yearc. 1925
ConditionVery Good
StoreSherman Oaks

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Specifications

Instrument

Year: c. 1925
Model: Lyon And Healy Washburn Style 703 Ukulele Natural Koa
Finish: Natural
Condition: Very Good
Store: Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Neck depth, 1st fret (in): 0.67
Weight: 1lbs

Construction

Neck: Cedar
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Frets: Original Bar Frets In Good Condition

Hardware & electronics

Tuners: Grover Tuners

Description

Circa 1925 Lyon And Healy Washburn Style 703 Ukulele In Natural Finish

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Lacquer Checking, Small Marks, Dings And Scratches

Heavy Wear On Front Headstock As Shown

No Major Cracks Or Repairs

Solid Koa Back, Sides, And Top

Solid Spanish Cedar Neck With Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

13 3/4" Scale Length

Grained Ivoroid Binding

Neck Depth At 9th Fret: 0.89"

Does Not Include Case

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