1920s Washburn Mahogany Soprano Ukulele

Overview: This is a genuine, Lyon & Healy-made Washburn uke with the patent friction pegs, raised-rosette soundhole ring, and smile bridge. It's roughly along the lines of a Martin Style 0 in intent, but the build is stiffer overall and so it sounds a little chimier and more "Hawaiian" than the sweeter-voiced Martin palette.

Interesting features: As noted, it has the cool "raised ring" rosette and the smile bridge -- both things you pretty much only see on Washburn instruments from the time. It has a very faded ink stamp serialization at the neckblock, but suffice to say it dates to the early-to-mid 1920s based just on features. It's original throughout, too, and in good order.

Repairs included: The neck had been reset in the past. Sarah gave it a level/dress of the frets and I built-out the saddle a little bit to the front of the bridge to improve intonation (the original saddle spot was 1/16" too far to the rear). It's playing great and ready to go.

• Weight: 0 lbs 11 oz
• Scale length: 13 11/16"
• Nut width: 1 5/16"
• Neck shape: medium soft V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 5/8"
• Depth at seventh fret: 49/64"
• Body width: 6 1/2"
• Body depth: 2 1/4"
• Top wood: solid mahogany
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: ladder
• Bridge: mahogany
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: fluorocarbon (D'Addario)
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: low/very narrow

Condition notes: The saddle has been widened. It has non-original side dots. It's otherwise original. The finish is in good shape and it shows mild playwear throughout but otherwise looks great! The A-string slot at the bridge has a patched chip-out where it loads.

It comes with: It's got a thin gigbag.

Consignor tag: RTRO