Martin T1K Tenor Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

Experience a new level of ukulele excellence. The Marin T1K features a Hawaiian koa body for classic, mellow uke tones.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Solid koa top Sparkling, balanced tone that ages well
Koa back and sides Complex and resonant tone
Morado fretboard Exceptionally smooth feel and balanced tone
Tusq nut and saddle Man-made ivory; enhances sonic character & detail

Martin has been building the world's finest ukuleles from as early as 1916, including the smallest Soprano, the original model, to the larger Concert in 1925 and the Tenor uke in 1929. Both the concert model and tenor models have long been prized for their full-bodied voice and greater volume. These C1K concert and TIK tenor models feature tops, back, sides and headplates of solid Hawaiian Koa, a wood native to Hawaii and a favorite of island players. Both ukes feature solid Sitka braces, genuine mahogany blocks, and applied dovetail neck joints in the Martin tradition. Necks are crafted of select hardwood and capped with a solid Morado fingerboard; the concert has a 15 inch scale length, the tenor a 17 inch scale. Bridges are also of solid Morado, with white Tusq saddles. Open-geared nickel tuners with white buttons ensure precision. Finished in high quality satin lacquer. Padded bag included. Two beautiful examples of why Martin is still the name in superior quality ukuleles.

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- Construction: : Mahogany Blocks/ Applied Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: Tenor Uke
- Top: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- Rosette: Black/White/Black Boltaron
- Top Bracing Pattern: Tenor Ukelele
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- Side Material: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Tenor Uke
- Nut Material: White Tusq
- Headstock: Solid/Uke Taper
- Headplate: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Morado
- Scale Length: 17 in.
- Frets Clear: 14
- Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/32 in.
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 1-23/32 in .
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: One @ 5th, Two @ 7th, One @ 10th, Two @ 12th, One @ 15th - Whte Abs
- Fingerboard Binding: Solid Morado
- Finish Back & Sides: Satin
- Finish Top: Satin
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Solid Morado
- Bridge Style: Tenor Uke Style
- Bridge String Spacing: 1-5/8 in.
- Saddle: White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared with White Buttons
- Recommended Strings: Martin Ukulele (M620)
- Case: Padded Bag
- Interior Labe: Paper
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 29 x 12 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 11T1KUKE

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted January 21, 2022 by Chris J in Rutland, VT

"Very well made in comparison to others"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The comparison…I am a beginner player just on the cusp of being intermediate. I own 3 ukuleles. The Martin is by far, without a doubt, the best out of all. The other 2 uke’s are in the 100–200-dollar range (not super expensive but not cheap). Honestly, they feel and sound and function like toys in contrast to the Martin. The Koa… it’s built with is phenomenal. It has this iridescent almost 3D look to it. I love the way it looks. There are no blemishes or build imperfections that I can find I feel like it is extremely well made. I would change the Martin sticker on the headstock. When I wipe it down the lint free cloth gets caught on the sticker, it’s already coming off. To Martin: The sticker sucks, fix it…The sound…the sound is amazing. It projects a bright and clear volume but also is very responsive to lighter playing and soft tones. Again, the sound is night and day regarding my other uke’s (and they sound pretty good). If you are struggling with the fact, it’s Mexican made then let me put you at ease because it’s totally worth it.Ease of use…Okay, the common complaint is the action from the bridge. Its really high and from what I’ve read most people get it adjusted. If you are a serious player, you are going to get it “setup” to fit your body and playing preference anyway so I would not worry about this.Value & Wow factor…Totally worth the money. I struggled with whether to go for the Mexican made Martin when there are some very nice Hawaiian read more made ukulele’s out there that are from what I can tell also very worth the price tag. Sorry Hawaii but I can’t be dropping over 1k on an instrument as I am not a professional player. Maybe one day zZounds will start selling some of the big-name Hawaiian ukulele brands such as Kanile’a, Kamaka, KoAloha, Ohana, etc. so that the working man can spread out that price tag over time and afford one

Musical Background:
Newbie

Musical Style:
Louisiana Cajun Dirty South Funk
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