Detail 01
Left-handed build
Nut, saddle and bracing are laid out for lefty stringing, so intonation and tone are correct rather than compromised by a flip.
Product detailSKU #1292606661945
MartinS1 Left-Handed Soprano Ukulele Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Left-handed build of Martin's S1 soprano ukulele in natural finish. For lefty players who want a properly built instrument rather than a restrung right-handed one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed players tired of flipping right-handed ukuleles
- Bright, articulate strumming and clear chord separation
- A compact soprano for travel and casual playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players — this is a dedicated lefty build
- Anyone wanting to plug in without adding a pickup
- Players who prefer the longer concert or tenor scale
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
13.614-inch scale
Standard soprano length. Frets sit close, string tension is low, and notes decay quickly for that classic plinky attack.
Detail 03
Soprano body
The smallest common uke size. Easy to carry and hold, but quieter and less bass than a concert or tenor.
Detail 04
Bright, articulate voice
Individual notes stay separate in a chord, so strummed rhythm parts cut instead of blurring together.
Detail 05
Natural finish
Unstained wood, so grain and any future dings show plainly rather than hiding under color.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Left-handed instruments are ordered less often — check return terms before buying
- 02Acoustic only; amplification means adding a pickup or using a mic
- 03New strings stretch for the first days; retune often at the start
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the standard S1?
It is the left-handed version of the same soprano — built for lefty stringing instead of restrung backwards.
02Can a right-handed player use it?
Not comfortably. The instrument is built for left-handed playing, so the string order and layout are reversed.
03What size ukulele is this?
Soprano — the smallest standard size, with a 13.614-inch scale length.
04Does it have a pickup?
No. It is an acoustic ukulele, so plugging in requires adding a pickup or micing it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Scale Length
- 13.614
- Neck Shape
- Soprano
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
