Martin uke montage.
December 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Martin uke montage.
Largely forgotten now, the "We Want Ukes" protests of the early 1930s peaked with a spectacle in New York. Thousands turned out, waving signs that read: "We Want Ukes," all hoping to strum out a tune, to end the ban of their beloved stringed instruments. Why ukuleles were banned remains a mystery.
December 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Largely forgotten now, the "We Want Ukes" protests of the early 1930s peaked with a spectacle in New York. Thousands turned out, waving signs that read: "We Want Ukes," all hoping to strum out a tune, to end the ban of their beloved stringed instruments. Why ukuleles were banned remains a mystery.
Ukulele string band neatly arranged and all set to play the same opening chord. Circa 1920's
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Ukulele string band neatly arranged and all set to play the same opening chord. Circa 1920's
Frederic Joseph Ash (15 May 1861 - 1 January 1929) was a photographer with a studio at Lytham Road, South Shore, Blackpool. This photo was taken in his studio around 1920.
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Frederic Joseph Ash (15 May 1861 - 1 January 1929) was a photographer with a studio at Lytham Road, South Shore, Blackpool. This photo was taken in his studio around 1920.
During the past few weeks there has been a phenomenal demand for ukuleles. The musical qualities of the Martin ukulele have become more and more sophisticated and appreciated. Discriminating players are using the best models we offer.
Our motto is: 'The Finest Kind of Work'.
HARRY HUNT — 1916
Our motto is: 'The Finest Kind of Work'.
HARRY HUNT — 1916
December 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM
During the past few weeks there has been a phenomenal demand for ukuleles. The musical qualities of the Martin ukulele have become more and more sophisticated and appreciated. Discriminating players are using the best models we offer.
Our motto is: 'The Finest Kind of Work'.
HARRY HUNT — 1916
Our motto is: 'The Finest Kind of Work'.
HARRY HUNT — 1916
Martin 5K ukulele sales 2006 - 2022
Early big surge (227 units, ~59% of reissues).
2008 onward: Output falls to single digits boutique‑level.
2022: Small rise, still modest.
✨ Takeaway: Early production met decades of pent‑up demand; afterward Martin kept output minimal, preserving rarity.
Early big surge (227 units, ~59% of reissues).
2008 onward: Output falls to single digits boutique‑level.
2022: Small rise, still modest.
✨ Takeaway: Early production met decades of pent‑up demand; afterward Martin kept output minimal, preserving rarity.
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Martin 5K ukulele sales 2006 - 2022
Early big surge (227 units, ~59% of reissues).
2008 onward: Output falls to single digits boutique‑level.
2022: Small rise, still modest.
✨ Takeaway: Early production met decades of pent‑up demand; afterward Martin kept output minimal, preserving rarity.
Early big surge (227 units, ~59% of reissues).
2008 onward: Output falls to single digits boutique‑level.
2022: Small rise, still modest.
✨ Takeaway: Early production met decades of pent‑up demand; afterward Martin kept output minimal, preserving rarity.
Made in the 1920's by Martin’s master craftsmen, this style 3 Ditson ukulele, carries a century of music and memory.
#VintageUkulele, #MartinGuitars #MusicHistory
#VintageUkulele, #MartinGuitars #MusicHistory
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Made in the 1920's by Martin’s master craftsmen, this style 3 Ditson ukulele, carries a century of music and memory.
#VintageUkulele, #MartinGuitars #MusicHistory
#VintageUkulele, #MartinGuitars #MusicHistory
A sunny day and a ukulele. Perfect. Circa 1950's.
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A sunny day and a ukulele. Perfect. Circa 1950's.
A set of four koa ukuleles. Nice.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A set of four koa ukuleles. Nice.
Ukulele gals — Circa 1920's
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Ukulele gals — Circa 1920's
Martin ukulele sales 1915 — 1950
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Martin ukulele sales 1915 — 1950
Two very nice old ukuleles. A Ditson style 3 on the left and a Martin style 5 on the right. Both made by C.F.Martin in the 1920's and still sounding great today. A testament to the workmanship of the past.
November 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Two very nice old ukuleles. A Ditson style 3 on the left and a Martin style 5 on the right. Both made by C.F.Martin in the 1920's and still sounding great today. A testament to the workmanship of the past.
Old Martin style 3 ukulele. This one from around 1920.
Mahogany body; original case. Beautiful.
Mahogany body; original case. Beautiful.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Old Martin style 3 ukulele. This one from around 1920.
Mahogany body; original case. Beautiful.
Mahogany body; original case. Beautiful.
A group of girls listen to music and play ukuleles.
Circa 1920
Circa 1920
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A group of girls listen to music and play ukuleles.
Circa 1920
Circa 1920
Keep on.......strumming
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Keep on.......strumming
Cliff Edwards imagined in the studio
November 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Cliff Edwards imagined in the studio
Prototype for YouTube. Circa 1999
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Prototype for YouTube. Circa 1999
Lovely old Martin ukulele. A style 3 from around 1918-1920
April 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Lovely old Martin ukulele. A style 3 from around 1918-1920
Beautiful Martin ukulele
March 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Beautiful Martin ukulele
Sandy Penderey seems to prefer the sound of the ukulele to the sound of waves at Miami beach, 1954.
March 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sandy Penderey seems to prefer the sound of the ukulele to the sound of waves at Miami beach, 1954.
Ukulele beach gal, Sandy on the beach, 1954.
March 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Ukulele beach gal, Sandy on the beach, 1954.
Ah yes, the good old days...
March 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Ah yes, the good old days...
Old Martin ukulele from 1918 waiting to be played on the beach at Bali.
January 31, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Old Martin ukulele from 1918 waiting to be played on the beach at Bali.
Early 1950’s. A pharmacy where the salesman sings and plays ukulele. Woman with dog doesn't seem to be impressed?
January 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Early 1950’s. A pharmacy where the salesman sings and plays ukulele. Woman with dog doesn't seem to be impressed?
Here’s Lily Fitzgerald. She's holding a Martin style 2 ukulele. Photo taken circa 1956. Looks like a studio setting?
January 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Here’s Lily Fitzgerald. She's holding a Martin style 2 ukulele. Photo taken circa 1956. Looks like a studio setting?