1940s Martin Style 0 Soprano Ukulele

Overview: I took this cute little uke in trade from a friend of the shop and Jose got it going more in-spec for me. It appears to date to the '40s per its features and is a simple, low-bling, Style 0 uke with no binding. The build is just as nice as the fancier models and it sounds sweet and mellow. The necks feel great on these old Martins as well! This one has some rough-life signs but is in good order, now, and ready to strum away into the night.

Repairs included: Jose repaired a bigger top crack/puncture wound near the bridge and also some hairline cracks on the back. He then leveled and dressed the frets, gave the bridge a light saddle and bridge-top shave, and then set it up to play spot-on.

• Weight: 0 lbs 11 oz
• Scale length: 13 5/8"
• Nut width: 1 3/8"
• Neck shape: slim oval C
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 37/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 23/32"
• Body width: 6 3/8"
• 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: D'Addario EJ99T fluorocarbon
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: small/narrow

Condition notes: The friction pegs are non-original. It has repaired back cracks. It has a bump-in, repaired top crack. There's wear and tear and some weather-check to the finish. The bridge is ever-so-slightly shaved down a bit to allow for the saddle to come down a hair. 

It comes with: This guy comes with a good little hard case in tweed.

Consignor tag: JW