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Full-front view of a dark brown ukulele with a glossy finish, white binding, diamond fretboard inlays, and light wear.
01 / 22Full-front view of a dark brown ukulele with a glossy finish, white binding, diamond fretboard inlays, and light wear.
The dark brown ukulele is framed from the neck to the bottom, showing its glossy finish, white binding, and diamond fret markers.
02 / 22The dark brown ukulele is framed from the neck to the bottom, showing its glossy finish, white binding, and diamond fret markers.
Full rear view of a dark brown ukulele with white binding, showing four cream-colored tuners and finish checking on the body.
03 / 22Full rear view of a dark brown ukulele with white binding, showing four cream-colored tuners and finish checking on the body.
The ukulele's dark mahogany back and neck are visible, showing light finish checking and a cream binding around the body.
04 / 22The ukulele's dark mahogany back and neck are visible, showing light finish checking and a cream binding around the body.
The ukulele's dark brown headstock, with four metal tuning pegs and strings, shows visible finish wear and scratches.
05 / 22The ukulele's dark brown headstock, with four metal tuning pegs and strings, shows visible finish wear and scratches.
The ukulele's dark brown mahogany headstock is viewed from the back, showing four cream-colored tuning pegs and finish wear.
06 / 22The ukulele's dark brown mahogany headstock is viewed from the back, showing four cream-colored tuning pegs and finish wear.
Angled view of a dark mahogany ukulele, showing the body, soundhole, bridge, and part of the fretboard with diamond inlays.
07 / 22Angled view of a dark mahogany ukulele, showing the body, soundhole, bridge, and part of the fretboard with diamond inlays.
Angled view of a dark mahogany ukulele, showing the body, soundhole, bridge, and lower fretboard with white binding.
08 / 22Angled view of a dark mahogany ukulele, showing the body, soundhole, bridge, and lower fretboard with white binding.
The dark mahogany ukulele body, with cream binding and a dark bridge, is angled from the lower bout towards the soundhole.
09 / 22The dark mahogany ukulele body, with cream binding and a dark bridge, is angled from the lower bout towards the soundhole.
Dark mahogany ukulele, angled from the upper bout, showing a worn top edge, soundhole, bridge, and part of the fretboard with square inlays.
10 / 22Dark mahogany ukulele, angled from the upper bout, showing a worn top edge, soundhole, bridge, and part of the fretboard with square inlays.
The ukulele's dark brown body, with cream binding, is angled to show the back and side, revealing light surface wear.
11 / 22The ukulele's dark brown body, with cream binding, is angled to show the back and side, revealing light surface wear.
The ukulele's dark mahogany back and sides are visible from the upper bout, with cream binding and light finish wear.
12 / 22The ukulele's dark mahogany back and sides are visible from the upper bout, with cream binding and light finish wear.
The ukulele's dark mahogany back and sides are visible from above, showing cream binding and light surface wear.
13 / 22The ukulele's dark mahogany back and sides are visible from above, showing cream binding and light surface wear.
The ukulele's dark mahogany back and side are shown from above, with light binding and some surface wear visible.
14 / 22The ukulele's dark mahogany back and side are shown from above, with light binding and some surface wear visible.
Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown headstock, showing two cream-colored tuning pegs with dark centers and some finish wear.
15 / 22Close-up of the ukulele's dark brown headstock, showing two cream-colored tuning pegs with dark centers and some finish wear.
Close-up of the ukulele's dark mahogany body, showing a white binding, finish wear, and a long crack near the upper bout.
16 / 22Close-up of the ukulele's dark mahogany body, showing a white binding, finish wear, and a long crack near the upper bout.
Close-up of the ukulele's dark mahogany neck, showing a small, light-colored chip in the glossy finish near the heel.
17 / 22Close-up of the ukulele's dark mahogany neck, showing a small, light-colored chip in the glossy finish near the heel.
Close-up, side view of the dark brown mahogany neck and fretboard with a light nut and four silver frets.
18 / 22Close-up, side view of the dark brown mahogany neck and fretboard with a light nut and four silver frets.
Close-up of the dark brown mahogany neck and black fretboard with silver frets and a single white dot inlay.
19 / 22Close-up of the dark brown mahogany neck and black fretboard with silver frets and a single white dot inlay.
A digital caliper measures the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard, displaying "0.53" on its screen.
20 / 22A digital caliper measures the ukulele's dark brown neck and fretboard, displaying "0.53" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the ukulele's dark mahogany body and neck, showing a reading of 0.69 on its display.
21 / 22A digital caliper measures the ukulele's dark mahogany body and neck, showing a reading of 0.69 on its display.
A digital scale displays "0:6.00" in pounds and ounces, with a ukulele's dark brown body reflecting in the background.
22 / 22A digital scale displays "0:6.00" in pounds and ounces, with a ukulele's dark brown body reflecting in the background.

Martin

c.Late 1920s Martin Style 3 Soprano Ukulele Mahogany

$2,595.00

Available

  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Model
c.Late 1920s Martin Style 3 Soprano Ukulele Mahogany
Condition
Good
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.39
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.53
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.69
Weight
6

Construction

Top
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Frets
Original Bar Frets

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Original "Banjo-Style" Tuning Machines

Description

c.Late 1920s Martin Style 3 Soprano Ukulele Mahogany

Made In Nazareth, PA, USA

Solid Mahogany Top, Back And Sides Show Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Instrument Appears To Have Been Oversprayed In Gloss Finish (As Shown)

Top And Back Show Various Cracks (See Photos)

Original Bridge

7-Ply Front Binding + 2-Ply Back Binding

"Mustache" Inlay

Solid Mahogany Neck Shows Cosmetic Nicks And Dings Throughout (As Shown)

Unbound Ebony Fingerboard With "Diamond" Inlays And 5-Ply Center Stripe

Does Not Come With A Case, One May Be Purchased For Additional Cost (Please Inquire)

Own a true piece of Martin history with this late-1920s Style 3 soprano ukulele, crafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania during the golden age of American luthiery. Built entirely from solid mahogany, it delivers the warm, articulate tone that made Martin a legend. Elegant appointments like the iconic mustache inlay, diamond fingerboard markers, multi-ply binding, and original banjo-style tuners showcase the refined style of the era. Lightweight, responsive, and rich with vintage character, this is an inspiring instrument for both collectors and players seeking authentic pre-war Martin tone and craftsmanship.

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