C. F. Martin Style 51 Baritone Model Baritone Ukulele (1960s), made in Nazareth, PA, dark mahogany finish, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, Ameritage hard shell case.

This Martin style 51 is an excellent example of this late-arriving member of the ukulele family, a creation of the late '50s folk era. A baritone ukulele is the spot where the uke and the tenor guitar meet, a Nylon-strung 4-string with a 20" scale tuned like a guitar, but lacking bass strings. It is a fun strumming instrument easily accessible to both guitar and uke players, and was popular as a student and sing-along accompaniment instrument in the 1960s.

Martin introduced this Style 51 in 1960, and it is still generally considered the best instrument of this type ever made. Fashioned from mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard, the Style 51 offers plenty of long, slim neck for an advanced uke player to work out on while being superbly easy to play for the most basic beginner. This one is a fine player with a rich sound.
 
Overall length is 30 9/16 in. (77.6 cm.), 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 20 in. (508 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.).

This is a lovely example showing some minor wear including one dink in the top finish but otherwise looking very spry for 60+ years old. It is still a delightful strummer with a rich tone, ready to go in a modern deluxe Ameritage HSC. Overall Excellent Condition.