Martin

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The Martin S1 soprano ukulele is crafted of solid genuine mahogany, joined with a dovetail mahogany neck. It features traditional cedar linings and inlaid rosette, sipo bridge and fingerboard, and compensated white TUSQ saddle and nut. It is laid out in soprano dimensions and comes with its own padded gig bag.
Martin S1 Soprano Ukulele Natural
Martin S1 Soprano Ukulele Natural

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  • Hand-rubbed body, top and neck finish
  • Standard neck taper
  • Multi-stripe rosette
  • White plastic fingerboard
  • Nickel uke peg tuners
  • Script overlay headplate logo
  • Paper label

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Body
  • Body type: Soprano ukulele
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Mahogany
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Non-scalloped 
  • Body finish: Hand-rubbed
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Soprano ukulele 
  • Nut width: 1.81" (45.9 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Sipo
  • Neck wood: Select hardwood
  • Scale length: 13.614"
  • Number of frets: 17
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: None
  • Tuning machines: Nickel
  • Bridge: Sipo
  • Saddle and nut: Compensated white TUSQ
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Special features:
  • Case: Soft gig bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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Best Uses
  1. Concerts2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Outdoors1
  4. Sittin' on da couch1
  5. Playing around a campfire1
Cons
  1. Friction tuners1
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  2. Good Tone2
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  4. Deep1
  • Yes, I recommend this attractive little instrument

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJake

    fromLahaina, Hawaii

    I play with and for friends. It's an instrument that's always welcome. It has awesome tone — solid mahogany— and looks gorgeous. The "fit and finish" are immaculate. The intonation is excellent. The gig bag is top notch. My only issue is the authentic friction tuners. I'll be replacing the tuners soon with geared tuners to obtain better tuning control and accuracy. It's an understated instrument, without bling, but it's elegant and plays beautifully.

  • The sound that comes out of this little uke!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byNSMY

    fromHonolulu, Hawai'i

    Amazing little ukulele! You can tell Martin has been making ukuleles for over 100 years! If you want a classic soprano, get a Martin S1. They're built well, sound great, and look solid. You won't be disappointed in the least bit.

  • Sweet little guy

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byMorgan Spangle

    fromLarchmont, NY

    I'm a beginner, playing for about three months, and this little soprano from Martin is well worth every cent! Easy to play, set up well with a nice action, it comes ready to go. The Martin strings are light and the tone, with the mahogany body, is just what you want from a uke - a little twang, a little beachy sound. For its size, it prjects nicely too. The gig bag that's included is also very nice - I recently took mine on the plane to Florida, and felt very comfortable walking around with it and sitting with it in the cabin (if you're checking, hard case needed for sure!). If yuo're a beginner like me, this Martin a good place to start - and you may not need anything else!

  • Very good

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    bydianne Householder

    fromCorona

    This ukulele is very good and solid I've only had this for about 3 months been very satisfied. the case is very good but I would recommend getting a hard case but the case is good for just carrying around... it looks just like the picture, the grain is very nice I really like the size very easy to play in the car and everything like that. It has a very nice balance. it's kinda hard to tune with the friction tuners but i think I looks better and this thing smells so good If your looking for a good small ukulele I would recommend this

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  • asked byLiz Palm Trees

    fromPortland, OR

    What kind if bridge is this--tie bar or slotted?

    What kind if bridge is this--tie bar or slotted?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's slotted.