C.F. Martin & Co Ukulele Signature Iz (Mahogany)

Essential Information About the Signature Iz Guitar

• Tenor format: a comfortable size with more projection than a soprano, ideal for accompanying singing.


• All figured mahogany construction (top, back, and sides): a warm, round, and balanced sound, very "roots".


• Careful finish: solid headstock with "hibiscus flower" and "TZ" inlays, simple black and white ring rosette.


• Smooth playability: 17" / 432 mm scale length, body/neck joint at the 14th fret for natural access to the higher frets.

A "Signature" Model with an Immediately Recognizable Look

The Signature Iz stands out with an aesthetic inspired by island codes: natural tint, hibiscus inlays, and understated details (black and white rosette). Positioned as an instrument that is both expressive and accessible, it relies on simple and coherent luthiery (figured mahogany and chrome hardware) to offer a distinctive sound identity and true playing comfort for everyday use.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its tenor format and "tenor uke" neck profile, this Signature Iz is well suited for beginners looking for easy handling, as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable instrument for frequent playing. It excels in accompaniment (strumming), arpeggios, and melodic playing, with a strong presence in "unplugged" sound for acoustic pop, folk, Hawaiian music, and ballads.

Sound

The combination of figured mahogany top + back + sides emphasizes a warm midrange, with soft attacks and a very musical response in standard tuning. The tenor format provides greater projection and a sense of body in the low-midrange, while maintaining good clarity for chord playing. The bridge and fingerboard made of East Indian rosewood help stabilize the attack and refine definition, while the Tusq nuts promote consistent vibration and clearer sustain, useful for arpeggios and melodic phrases.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this format, prioritize a tenor ukulele string set (suitable for a 17" / 432 mm scale). A ukulele capo is also useful for quick transposition without changing your fingerings. Since a gig bag is included, a clip-on tuner and a storage stand can effectively complete your setup.

Technical specifications

Category	tenor	Bridge	East Indian rosewood
Top	Dappled mahogany	Nut	Tusq
Back&Sides	Dappled mahogany	Cover/case	Cover
Fingerboard	East Indian rosewood	Headstock	Massive
Nbrs of frets	20	Inlay	Hibiscus
Scale (mm)	432 mm	Color	Natural
Tuning pegs	7543A	Hardware	Chromed

Body type	tenor, body/neck joint at the 14th fret	Number of frets	20
Back and sides	figured mahogany	Additional specs	solid headstock, hibiscus flower and TZ inlays
Rosette	simple black and white ring	Tuners	7543A
Neck profile	tenor uke	Nuts	Tusq
Scale length	17" / 432 mm	Case/gig bag	gig bag