With the rise of Hawaiian music in the late 1910s, Martin began making ukuleles. The line expanded from mahogany to more elaborate Hawaiian koa models. A soprano-sized model, the 5K Uke is the ukulele equivalent of a Style 45 guitar – the top of the line. The 5K Uke is crafted with solid highly-flamed Hawaiian koa top, back and sides finished in a polished gloss, and trimmed with abalone pearl appointments. High quality, beautiful tone and ease of playability make the 5K Uke a joy to own.
Specs:
Make: Martin
Model: 5k Soprano Ukulele
Body Size: Soprano
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Bracing: Soprano Ukulele, Sitka Spruce
Top Wood: Koa
Back and Side Wood: Koa
Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 13.614”
Nut Width: 1 13/32”
Neck Shape: Soprano Ukulele
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay: Abalone with Multi Stripe
Pickguard: None
Rosette: Abalone with Multi Stripe
Bridge: Soprano Ukulele, Koa
Saddle: Bone
Bridge Pins: None
Back Strip: None
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 17
Fingerboard Inlay: 5k Design, Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Tuning Machines: Gold Ukulele
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Molded Hardshell
