Lot Essay
The 5K ukulele was first produced by Martin in 1922 and priced then at $50. The last catalogue listing was shown in 1940 until it was reintroduced in January of 2006.
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AN UKULELE, STYLE 5K, NAZARETH, PA., 2005
Details
C.F. MARTIN AND COMPANY
AN UKULELE, STYLE 5K, NAZARETH, PA., 2005
Stamped on the neck block C.F. Martin & Co. EST. 1833 5K 1087254 Prototype, length of back 9 7/16 in (240 mm) with case (2)
AN UKULELE, STYLE 5K, NAZARETH, PA., 2005
Stamped on the neck block C.F. Martin & Co. EST. 1833 5K 1087254 Prototype, length of back 9 7/16 in (240 mm) with case (2)
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