Gibson Style 2 / Uke 2 / U2 - 17-Fret Pre-War Soprano Ukulele (Late-1920's)

Beautiful late-1920s Gibson Style 2 soprano ukulele, also known as the Uke-2 or U2, made in USA.

This particularly desirable example features the less commonly encountered extended 17-fret rosewood fingerboard, with five frets continuing past neck joint, over the body, something more common with the Gibson style 3 model - the most expensive model in the lineup.

Remarkably well preserved for its age and perfectly set up, it has low action and plays effortlessly across the fingerboard.

Supplied with a sturdy, heavily padded Lanikai gig bag with dual shoulder straps.

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Gibson

Model: Style 2 / Style Uke-2 / U2

Type: Soprano ukulele

Era: Circa late 1920s

Made in: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Body: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood (most likely Brazilian rosewood, consistent with Gibson materials from this period)

Frets: 17 total

Body joint: 12th fret

Bridge: Mahogany

Rosette: Rope-pattern marquetry soundhole rosette

Binding: Multi-ply light-colored top binding Position markers: white dots

Tuners: Vintage friction tuners

Headstock logo: Silver “The Gibson” script Finish: Dark natural mahogany

CONDITION

Very well-preserved vintage condition with attractive age-related patina and light surface wear. The setup is good, the action is low and comfortable, and the instrument plays beautifully.

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