Up for sale, a 1950s Martin Style 2 in excellent, 100% original condition, complete with a chipboard case. The Style 2 soprano ukulele was Martin’s mid-tier offering at the time of production, with slightly more ornate marquetry than the spartan Style 0 and 1 including multi-ply binding on top and single-ply binding on the back.

The body and neck are crafted from mahogany, with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and an ebony nut and bridge saddle. This Style 2 is resonant, warm and clear, with a detail and roundness to single note lines that is classic Martin. This Style 2 has been professionally set up here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Slim C, measuring .545” 1st fret, .640” 5th fret, .675” 7th fret
• Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlay
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 13 3/4”
• Nut: 1 3/8”, ebony
• Tuners: Friction pegs, hex nuts, white buttons

Body Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Bracing: Ladder
• Bridge: Brazilian rosewood bridge, ebony saddle
• Marquetry: Three-ply ivoroid binding (top), one-ply ivoroid binding (back), simple rosette

Crack-free and extremely well-kept, the lacquer finish on this Style 2 is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray, exhibiting tight checking. Wear is limited to minor nicks and finish scratches on the body, with similarly restrained wear on the neck carve.

A chipboard case is included.