Description
Here’s what Martin say:
Celebrate a major milestone of Martin craftsmanship with the limited-edition Centennial 1 Concert Uke. This understated yet elegant ukulele honors 100 years of Martin producing concert-sized ukes, which have been cherished by players worldwide since 1925.
Crafted from solid sinker mahogany, reclaimed from the depths of Belizean rivers, this uke has a rich, warm tone and a striking grain that only nature could create. Its concert size offers a coveted balance, sitting between the smaller soprano and larger tenor, making it comfortable to play while delivering full, resonant sounds.
The neck is also made from sinker mahogany paired with an East Indian rosewood fingerboard that stops at the body joint, a nod to vintage ukulele design that opens up more of the instrument’s top for increased resonance. Enhanced with a satin finish, Madagascar rosewood binding, and Waverly nickel tuners for precision and stability, this ukulele brings modern upgrades while staying true to classic Martin style.
With only 91 examples available, this vintage-inspired uke is a rare find for players and collectors alike. It even includes a commemorative paper label inside to mark this special milestone, featuring an image of the North Street factory where the first concert ukes were handcrafted 100 years ago.
Specifications
- Body Size: Concert Ukulele
- Top, Back & Side Material: Sinker Mahogany
- Neck Taper: Standard Taper
- Binding: Madagascar Rosewood
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Style: Soprano & Concept Ukulele
- Bridge Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Frets: 12
- Neck Joins Body At: 12th Fret
- Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
- Tuners: Waverly Nickel Uke
- Nut Material: Ebony
- Case: Softshell
