Martin ukuleles are the most respected brand of ukuleles ever produced. They are certainly the most collectable with many obsessive Martin-hunters around.

In recent years, the price that vintage Martin ukuleles has fetched has risen considerably. Particularly the koa models. However, prices have dropped a little in the recession with the number of Martin ukuleles cropping up on eBay rising noticeably.

As well as the vintage range, Martin also produce new ukuleles. However, these tend not to be as highly prized as the vintage ukes.

Martin Ukuleles currently on eBay

1950s MARTIN CONCERT UKULELE Ukelele uke    US $1,075.00

VINTAGE MARTIN UKULELE UKE with Original Case $1 NR    US $212.50

MARTIN UKULELE Soprano Style 1 Pre 1927 Nice Shape    US $999.99

Sizes and Models

Martin Style 0
Martin Style 1
Martin Style 2 and 2K
Martin Style 3 and 3K
Martin Style 5K
Martin S-O

Martins on Video

This video by Ukulelezaza gives a great overview of a few of the different styles of Martin. In it he plays a 1950s style 0, a 1960s style 1, a 1920s style 2 and a 1940s style 3.

And here's another Martin collection show-off video from krouk.