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Post by washboardchris on Feb 7, 2014 18:20:36 GMT
This is in a sale in Shanklin(island auction rooms)sale is on the 12th of this month,lot number 482.They have it listid as a Martin Uke banjo(DOHH!!) with an estimate of £50-80.I dont know the condition but it maybe a bargin if you are looking for a Tenor guitar.(if you are good luck)and its in a case!!!!
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Post by davey on Feb 7, 2014 18:41:37 GMT
I think it's a Ukulele of some sort but I can't tell whether it's a Soprano or one of the bigger ones. If there's any of 'us' on the Island it would be worth a look, they generally go for £500+.
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Post by bod on Feb 7, 2014 22:21:23 GMT
I'm not on the Island, but (weather / hovercraft permitting) easily could be for half an hour's travel - so I just might go and have a look. Another forum member lives in Lake (walking distance from Shanklin), I've sent him a message, just in case...
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Post by washboardchris on Feb 8, 2014 6:01:23 GMT
Hi, when I was told about this I rang the auction house.The instrument is 79 cm from end to end so too big for a baritone Uke & I can only think that its a Tenor guitar.Both Martin and Gibson made some quite simple looking one's like this.
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Post by davey on Feb 8, 2014 16:56:14 GMT
Hi Chris
that's definitely a Baritone Ukulele, mine measures there or thereabouts. Cheers Dave
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Post by bod on Feb 10, 2014 11:38:08 GMT
A little further info on this one: the headstock has been broken off and re-attached with pegs and glue, plus there is a split in the top... Guess that has to lower the monetary value quite a bit, but may still see if I can get it for a low bid...
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Post by bod on Feb 11, 2014 16:11:14 GMT
It went for £240 in the end; to be honest, I've no idea whether that is good, bad or indifferent given the condition but it was more than I bid... (Funny thing was I had my other half actually urging me to up my bid, cos she misses having a Martin in the house since I sold my acoustic guitar...  ) |
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