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Vintage Lyon and Healy Camp Uke flat back Soprano Ukulele

$ 40.12

Availability: 12 in stock
  • Body Style: Round
  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: Lyon & Healy
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Instrument: Ukulele
  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Type: Soprano

    Description

    I found this unstrung at an estate sale along with a Maybell soprano Uke. Both were in excellent condition but I had to make a choice so I’m keeping the Maybell.
    The finish shows careful handling by the previous owner with the exception of 1 small crack that doesn’t appear to go all the way through (see pic.) It’s at about 11 o’clock on side closest to the back. I could detect no “benchwork” on this instrument like filed down bridge/ nut etc. Fret board and frets show little wear.
    It’s marked “Camp Uke” on the headstock, “PAT.APLDFOR” on the back of the headstock and bridge, and “414” on the neck block. Some of the older Camp Ukes have curved backs but this one is flat so I’m assuming it’s a newer one. Maybe 1940’s? Friction pegs are brass. It has 17 frets.
    It is 19 7/8” long, 7” wide and the body is 2 5/16” deep. Play’s nicely although the action may be high for in the top third of the frets for some. All in all a nice little vintage Uke in original condition.