c.1930 Harmony Soprano Ukulele

Unlabeled, but definitely a product of Harmony, and probably c.1930s or maybe c.1940s. It has the "Standard Approved" label inside, which points to the late 20s and 30s.

Construction features all-solid mahogany throughout, with a rosewood fretboard and MOP dots. I've done a neck reset, repaired some cracks, and replaced the missing 12th fret, as well as the usual setup, cleaning, etc. Hardware is all-original, which is always nice.

Rosewood board.

This is a relatively plain uke, but internally it's very much built like an entry Martin uke. It even has the thin, sculpted braces typical of a Martin. And the sound compares, too. Light, breezy, loud, and sweet, with decent sustain.

Bound soundhole. Nylgut strings.

Bridge: note repaired cracks to the bass side of it.


Not bad 'hog, huh?


Original bakelite pegs are in dandy shape.


A bit of figure on the back.

All in all, a nice'n!
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