Martin Guitar C1K Concert Ukulele
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Martin Guitar
C1K Concert Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
556373
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
C1K Concert Ukulele
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
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.
