Martin 2013 Style-2K Concert Ukulele

Product Description

Martin / 2013 Style-2K Concert Ukulele

From the Hawaiian boom of the 1920s to today, Martin ukuleles have reigned as the pinnacle of acoustic instruments.
Do you long for the sweet, seasoned tone of vintage Martins made with superb Hawaiian koa, but hesitate because of their astronomical prices and the risks, such as unstable intonation, of using them on demanding jobs?

On the other hand, even with a brand-new current koa model, you face the enormous amount of time it takes for the wood to release its true potential, and it is in the nature of working players to want the response and sweet resonance of an instrument that has been played in.
Yet whether to spend on an expensive vintage instrument, or to compromise on sound and break in brand-new koa from zero, is a very difficult choice for ukulele players looking for a lifelong partner they can use hard on the job.

The wisest and finest answer to that ultimate dilemma is this 2013 Martin Style-2K Concert, whose rich resonance has blossomed over more than 10 years and is ready for real-world use.

- The elegant looks of Style-2 that bring out the beauty of Hawaiian koa
The sides and back are carefully selected solid Hawaiian koa.
The refined Style-2 design, featuring ivoroid binding around the body, makes the beautiful koa grain stand out even more. It shines golden under stage lights and deeply satisfies the joy of owning a top-tier ukulele.

- A superb sound woven from spruce and koa, brought out by over 10 years
More than 10 years have passed since it was built in 2013, and it has grown into a superb tone that blends the quick response of a spruce top with the sweet overtones of koa back and sides.
Add the rich volume and deep sustain of the concert size, a size larger than a soprano, and a lustrous resonance only this instrument can produce spreads out to fill the space.

- High practicality and accurate intonation unique to modern Martin, for demanding jobs
Modern Martin's high-precision assembly gives no hint of the loose intonation or structural concerns that are perhaps the biggest weakness of vintage ukuleles.
Its greatest appeal is tough, accurate practicality: without worrying about the delicacy typical of old instruments, you can play it hard as your main instrument for solo ukulele recordings that demand precise intonation or in demanding live settings.

The Style-2K Concert brilliantly combines a longing for the sweet tone of legendary vintage instruments with the demanding playability required on today's jobs.
With a well-matured, ready-to-go voice, it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime encounter for players looking for a special Martin they can use without worry.

Please experience for yourself, with your own fingertips, the rich resonance grown over more than 10 years and the supreme ukulele tone of the top brand.
Feel free to contact us for condition details or to try it.

[SPEC]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Hawaiian Koa
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 36mm
SCALE: 385mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition]
As this is a used/vintage item, the information below reflects only what our inspection could confirm.
- Glue repair to the binding on the top and back of the body.
- A slight step can be seen between the binding and the wood at the left waist of the top, but it has been glue-repaired, so it can be used with confidence.

[Playing Condition]
- Action at the 12th fret: 4th string 2.1mm, 1st string 1.6mm
- Saddle height: approx. 0.5mm-1.0mm
- No choking or buzzing; plays well.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]

[Home Trial Service]
Since a mail-order purchase doesn't give you the chance to try the instrument in person, we offer a 6-day home trial after delivery. Please try it out at home, and if you're not satisfied, we'll refund the purchase price.
Note: round-trip shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.