Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) serial number lookup

Manufacturer

Sequential number stamped inside the body.

Serial Number

Try an example: 10000

Model Number

How it works

Choose a brand, type the serial number exactly as it appears (spaces and dashes are ignored) and we'll estimate when the instrument was built. Serial numbers are usually on the neck block, headstock or neck plate.

Supported brands

Martin Guitar, Martin Mandolin, Martin Little Martin (LX), Martin Backpacker, Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood), Martin Ukulele (HPL), Martin Ukulele (SO), Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Taylor, Ibanez, Takamine, Breedlove, Guild

How to date a Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) guitar by serial number

Martin solid wood ukuleles made in Navojoa. Ukuleles made in Nazareth use the Martin Guitar chart.

Where to find the serial number

Sequential number stamped inside the body.

Serial number format

Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) serial numbers are sequential numbers. Each year ends at the last serial number Martin used.

Example Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) serial number: 10000. Enter it above to see how the lookup works. Results are estimates, so confirm them against other features of the instrument.

How to find the model of your Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) guitar

A serial number mainly tells you when an instrument was made. These markings help identify the model.

Martin stamps the model designation (for example D-28 or 000-18) on the neck block, next to the serial number. Look through the soundhole with a flashlight.
The model name is also commonly printed on the headstock or inside label, depending on the era and product line.
Little Martin, Backpacker, mandolin and ukulele models have their own model names, so choose the matching product line when you search.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the year of my Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) guitar from its serial number?

Sequential number stamped inside the body. Enter the serial number on guitarsdater.com to get the estimated year of manufacture. Example: 10000.

What does a Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) serial number look like?

Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) serial numbers are sequential numbers. Each year ends at the last serial number Martin used.

About Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood)

Martin solid wood ukuleles made in Navojoa. Ukuleles made in Nazareth use the Martin Guitar chart. Official website: Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood).

Founded: 1833, New York City (moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania in 1839)
Headquarters: Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA

Martin serial numbers have run in one continuous sequence since 1898, so the number alone usually pins down the year. Ukuleles, mandolins and travel models use their own charts.

Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood) dating tips

Martin dates each year by the last serial number used, so a serial near a year boundary can fall in either neighboring year.
Ukuleles, mandolins, Little Martin and Backpacker models have their own serial charts. Pick the matching product line in the search.
Sigma-Martin guitars (serials 900001 to 902908) were dated to 1981.
Ukuleles made in Nazareth use the Martin Guitar chart, while those made in Navojoa use their own.

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