Detail 01
Solid koa top, back and sides
Koa is bright and tight when new and opens up with playing time. Expect the tone to change over the first year.
Product detailSKU #1317856004987
Martin2K Concert Ukulele Solid Flame Koa Top
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
All-koa concert ukulele from Martin with a solid flamed top and dovetail neck joint. For a player buying one ukulele to keep.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A player stepping up from a laminate starter ukulele
- Recording where a bright, articulate top end helps
- Someone who wants figured koa without a custom order
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time players unsure they will stick with it
- Anyone wanting deep low end from a small body
- Players who need a hard case included at this price
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Concert size, 15-inch scale
Longer than a soprano, so frets are further apart and easier for adult hands. Slightly fuller voice too.
Detail 03
Dovetail neck joint
Glued wood-to-wood joint rather than a bolt. Very stable, but a future neck reset is a luthier job.
Detail 04
Black Tusq nut and compensated saddle
The saddle is shaped per string so chords stay in tune further up the neck instead of drifting sharp.
Detail 05
Satin finish throughout
Thinner than gloss, so the top moves more freely. It also shows arm wear sooner than gloss does.
Detail 06
17 frets
Reaches past the body join for lead work, though the highest frets sit over the body and are awkward to grab.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships with a gig bag, not a hard case
- 02Solid wood needs stable humidity; dry rooms risk top cracks
- 03Open-gear tuners are exposed and can snag in a loose bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the koa solid or laminate?
Solid koa on the top, back and sides.
02Does it come with a case?
It ships with a gig bag. A hard case is a separate purchase.
03Is a concert ukulele bigger than a soprano?
Yes. The 15-inch scale spaces the frets further apart, which suits adult hands better, and gives a slightly fuller voice than a soprano.
04Do I need a humidifier for this?
If your room runs dry, yes. Solid tops and backs shrink and can crack in low humidity, unlike laminate instruments.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Black Tusq
- Frets
- 17
- Number of Frets
- 17
- Scale Length
- 15
- Neck Shape
- Concert Ukulele
25 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Side Wood
- Koa
- Bridge Material
- East Indian rosewood
- Binding
- Grained ivoroid
- Finish Top
- Satin
- Body Size
- Concert Ukulele
- Top Material
- Koa
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Construction
- Dovetail Neck Joint
- Neck Wood
- Genuine Mahogany
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Inlay
- Mother-of-pearl dots
- Headplate Material
- Koa
- Fingerboard Material
- East Indian Rosewood
- Back Detail
- Flamed
- Top Detail
- Flamed
- Back Material
- Koa
- Body Style
- Non-Scalloped
- Bridge Style
- Soprano and Concert Ukulele
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open-gear
- Body Shape
- Non-Scalloped
- Side Dots
- White
- Neck Taper
- Standard taper
- Back and Side Finish
- Satin
- Side Detail
- Flamed
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Gig bag
7 detailsOther
- Rosette
- Multi-Stripe
- Saddle
- Compensated Black Tusq
- Knob
- Black
- Headplate Logo Style
- Script old-style overlay
- Headstock Shape
- Solid with Ukulele Profile
- Bracing Pattern
- Concert Ukulele
- Brace Shape
- Non-Scalloped
