After Ditson ordered a large number of ukuleles with markers on the 10th fret instead of the 9th, Martin made that the standard on all of its ukuleles. Call us at 608-255-2254 orE-mail usfor more information. Since I have two nearly identical, this is refrenced as \"Y\' KE KE\" as it contains that name on the Headstock. Vintage Kent Ukulele Carmencita 60's Blonde and Baritone Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. What are your thoughts? Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Made In Japan, Vintage Home Decor ad vertisement by HalcyonGalleryCo Ad vertisement from shop HalcyonGalleryCo HalcyonGalleryCo From shop HalcyonGalleryCo. After the war, Martin seemed content to build just its standard ukulele models, all in mahogany. 585,542, 650,602 And many of those kids carried a ukulele with them. It became an icon of the islands, despite its Portuguese roots. Exploring 100 Years of Martin Ukulele History Here's a good clean vintage Aria, I'm guessing from 1960's. In 1926, Martin actually temporarily halted production of its most popular ukulele modelthe Style 0to help them catch up with demand. Additional services (see individual product listings to add these services to your order)Re-stringing:We will replace the factory installed stock string set with a new set of your choosing. C $42.87. At the same time, it also introduced the top-of-the-line Style 5K. I am more interested in the maker and history than the value, and it will stay in the family. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. As Martins ukulele sales were growing in the 1920s, so too were its ukulele models. The humble ukulele has been a goodwill ambassador between America and Japan for generations and is a thread that weaves together the best of American, Hawaiian, and Japanese cultures. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Demand for ukuleles was so strong that even the conglomerate Toshiba had its own line. They are made of acacia wood. Original Price 1.22 Tokyos Ochanomizu district is home to tens of music stores, is easy to get to, and offers a very enjoyable way to spend a few hours. my new favorite uke! Later, Yukihiko established the Nippon Ukulele Association (NUA), which played an important role in popularizing the uke and still holds monthly meetings outside Tokyo. (33% off), Sale Price 843,133 or Best Offer.
