Martin Guitar C1K Concert Ukulele

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Martin Guitar C1K Concert Ukulele

Martin Guitar

C1K Concert Ukulele

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 556373
Model: C1K Concert Ukulele
Price: $691.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The C1K is a fantastic entry point into solid-wood ukuleles. The Koa delivers a surprisingly mature voice for its price point, and it's a joy to play. This is ideal for intermediate players wanting a step up in quality or a beginner looking for a premium feel and sound without the high-end price tag.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar C1K Concert Ukulele
  • Concert Ukulele
  • Top: Koa
  • Back and sides: Koa
  • Neck: Selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Sipo
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 381 mm
  • Nut width: 35.7 mm
  • Tusq nut
  • 17 Frets
  • Nickel machine heads
  • Strings: Martin Guitars M600 Ukulele Strings (Art.#224271#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Solid Koa top delivers a warm, resonant, and mature tone.
  • • Sipo fingerboard provides a comfortable playing experience with good clarity.
  • • Martin's nickel machine heads offer reliable tuning stability.
  • • Well-constructed build quality typical of Martin's standards, feels robust.
CONS
  • • Koa can be prone to cracking with significant humidity fluctuations.
  • • The 17-fret design limits access to higher register notes.
  • • Sipo, while playable, isn't as tonally refined as Ebony.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Koa
Back & Sides Koa
Size Concert
Frets 17
Electronics None
Weight 1.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The solid top on the C1K offers significantly more projection and sustain, with a richer overtone complexity compared to the often 'thumpy' sound of laminate models.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, though the 35.7mm nut width is a bit narrower than some, which might feel snug for very large hands.
Keep it away from extreme temperature changes and high humidity, and consider using a humidifier in dry climates to maintain optimal moisture levels.

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