As far as I know , the only Martin ukes with serial numbers are the Mexican Martins and Customer Service has told me that. Anyone know what year an S-O uke was made with Martin serial number 2-206? Glad you asked Herb. The serial number on my S0-Uke is 2,064 and I bought mine the first year they were made in 2000. What's a reasonable gap for a soprano uke? I have Aquilas on both my Ko'Aloha and my custom Glyph, while my 3C came with the new Martins. I've immediately noticed how easy it is to sharpen the notes if you press a little too hard on the strings. And yes, I now have registered it at their official webpage. Would the Martin clear fluorocarbons sound about as good as the Aquila's? Once again Rod, I'm glad you responded. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. I have both new Martin fluorocarbons and Aquilas that I will try in the near future. She bought it new in San Diego, California sometime before she moved to Florida in 2001. I found what I believe to be the initial order for decals at As far as I know , the only Martin ukes with serial numbers are the Mexican Martins and Customer Service has told me that they do not keep track of ukulele serial numbers and have no idea of when a ukulele is made by its serial number. For example, in 1962 Martin added "made in usa" to the inside stamp. Remember that during the depression, things The size and style designation was written on a paper label, glued In 1898 The strings seem to be ok so I'll keep them on for now. They also used bar frets until 1934 (and probably on Not knowing how old these strings are then, maybe it will be best to put on a new set. Some lack Martin Serial … inside the sound hole. Ukes made after 1916 do not have serial numbers and must be dated by specification changes. own use after they have been with the company a stipulated period. After explaining that I really am a guitar player I did hit a few notes for the gang. Until 1932, She thinks it may have been 1998-2000 but she isn't sure. Ukuleles didn't have serial numbers, but Craig Thompson wrote, "I recently They are assigned sequentially as they are built.". (an 8-stringed ukulele), tiples (a 10-stringed ukulele), Hawaiian guitars, and tenor banjos (in The serial number on my S0-Uke is 2,064 and I bought mine the first year they were made in 2000. Martin workers are allowed to build a guitar for their Thanks Herb - yes I had hoped to find some Aquila's locally but apparently they are only available to me online. Now replace those strings with some Aquilas or the new Martin clear fluorocarbons and see what the little baby can really sound like. I can just get a credit card in under the first fret. 1922-1923, Martin makes guitars for Wurlitzer. which can be found stamped into the back of the head, the upper part of the back, and just some ukes a few more years) after which they used "T" frets. I guess GC and Sam Ash don't carry that brand in the stores? I am just curious about the year; I'll call Martin and ask. 17 series either never had pyramid bridge or transitioned earlier. Brought it to work Monday to show a guy, and everyone in the office asked me to play it. started putting decals on the front of the headstock in 1930. have a decal, it's pre-1930, if you have both decal and stamp, it was built "Unfortunately, we do not track the SO Uke serial numbers by month/year. The very earliest So my guess is that yours was made between 2000-2001. Hello, just wonder if the serial number table of the Martin guitars are directly "translateable" to Martin ukuleles, please? Thanks Rod. Martin also built mandolins (introduced in 1895), ukuleles (introduced in 1915), taropatches Until 1867 the brand read Martin the serial numbers simply used in sequence starting 1898. talked to the ukulele expert, Mike, at Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Aquilas and the new Martin fluorocarbons are very different strings, but they are each very good. pre-1932 guitar, etc. with a decal. I've immediately noticed how easy it is to sharpen the notes if you press a little too hard on the strings. I wan´t to see how long it stayed in the shop. can be accomplished by knowing when Martin made changes to their labels or to the brand, An Unofficial forum for those who love Martin instruments - Founded by Steve Stallings. 1994-2002 Mandolins are … Most Martin ukes were never serialized. DATING MARTIN GUITARS AND MANDOLINS BY REFERENCE OF SERIAL NUMBERS. They were amazed at how much sound came from such a small instrument. inside the soundhole on the long strut which reinforces the back joint. They serialized S-O ukes? Here's a photo of the action at the 12th fret - seems kind of high to me. The first Martin ukes, built in 1916, have serial numbers ranging from one to less than 200. 1920's Martin transitions away from pyramid long bridge to standard long bridge on 18 & 28 series. Some of these turn up Ukuleles didn't have serial numbers, but Craig Thompson wrote, "I recently talked to the ukulele expert, Mike, at Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto. Martin New York", when it was changed to "C.F. One good way of dating old Martin ukuleles is the headstock. Yes, Dee - that's the same response I received today as well. One good way of dating old Martin ukuleles is the headstock. Since serial numbers weren't introduced until 1898, approximate dating of the earlier guitars Warranty starts at date of purchase. Martin & Co. Nazareth, Pa. and serial numbers were Martin instruments, and that name appears on a paper label inside the sound hole. they stamped the logo on the back of the peghead (from circa 1895). The Guitardater Project cannot verify the authenticity of ANY Guitar, this site is simply meant as a tool to satisfy the curiosity of guitar enthusiasts. Beginning in 1929 the model numbers were marked on ", See also Identifying S. S. Stewart Banjos, See also Dating A.C. Fairbanks & Vega Banjos. Martin & Co begins using one set of serial numbers for guitars and mandolins. signed by the maker. the brand was finally changed to C.F. Maybe they don´t keep track of when their ukes were made even though it has a serial number. Maybe a professional setup is in order? That's a US quarter and nickel stacked at the 12th. **1991 C.F. I've learned "You've got to hide your love away" completely, and as you say - noodling around with some real chords and some made-up chords to form little licks and runs. unless I'm mistaken. Martin & Co. New York.". Interesting - the serial number on the one I just got from Maury is 12, 187. Because in contrast to Gibson or Fender, C.F. I may be wrong but I think the warranty only goes to the original buyer after they send in the warranty card and it starts from. Alto. Well, actually I am the original owner and yes, I agree with you once again concerning this warranty. It was dated June, 1932. someone who had the money. Decode martin serial numbers. Martins, around 1833, had a paper label "Martin & Coupa". might set around in the factory, sometimes incomplete, for a while waiting on they continued to stamp the back of the headstock with CF Martin & Co. Ukes have the Martin stamp on … Some pre-1898 guitars have the date penciled on the top just *1976 Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. I didn't know that. inside the top of the instrument case. Then they First, I would try Martin Customer Service , I hope you have better luck than me. An Unofficial forum for those who love Martin instruments - Founded by Steve Stallings. The SO uke is a new acquisition, so I haven't changed the strings yet., which seem to be Martin fluorocarbons. Happens gradually starting in the early 1920's. Thanks Buck, this is what the seller told me too. First, they stamped the logo on the back of the peghead (from circa 1895). I did send an inquiry to Martin but have yet to hear anything from them. So that might be the reason why they havn´t answered (yet?). I am having a blast with it. So my guess is that yours was made between 2000-2001. hd28vsreh The Aquilas are punchier and brighter, but the Martins seem to be richer and fuller sounding, but of course the individual instrument woods and construction make an obvious difference too. Martin however, seems to not want to answer me. and vary from the standard instruments, but they are usually very nice and are frequently Disclaimer. Please note that the new Martin fluorocarbon strings are not the Nylon Crystal strings that may still be around in some stores. Martin. It's actually a lot easier than you may think. 1923) plus a few custom instruments. From before 1888 until 1898 Charles A. Zoebisch & Sons was the exclusive distributor of all It is unrelated to when, or even if, you fill out the warranty card. So if you don't This makes identifying exact years impossible without other clues. An exception are the electric solidbody guitars. In my opinion this accounts for the occasional Since its production year would have been this year, and if they started making them in 2000 then they've averaged about 1,300 - 1,400 per year (assuming they started with "zero") - although if 2064 was in the first year of production I'm not sure that number is accurate (or for that matter, even close) - but I would venture to say that StringPlucker is right and that yours was made in either 2000 or 2001. Also unrelated to the date of manufacture.