JMG Ukulele
JMG Ukulele patent 2869/46
Overview
Brand name:
Product:
- ukuleles
Dates of manufacture:
The JMG Ukulele was introduced after World War II when Les O'Connell and Jack Maskiell established the JMG Company in Perth Australia. Les and Jack had both been prisoners of war in Changi Prison in Singapore. During their time in the prison they had carved a ukulele from scrap wood. In 1948 Les O'Connell got a patent for his ukulele design (these ukes are labelled 'MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY JMG INSTRUMENTS, PATENT PENDING 2869/46') , and the sides of the instrument were glued into a groove routed into the top and back -patent 2869/46. This means the tops and back of the JMG uke had an overhang somewhat like a violin. JMG sold their ukes in Australia and South-East Asia, and by 1950 JMG had sold 3000 ukuleles and 700 guitars. JMG ceased trading in 1959.
Specifications (6)
General
| Finish colors | natural finish |
| Made in | Australia |
| Number of strings | 4 strings |
Body
| Body shape features | carved top |
| Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
| Number of frets | 12 fret |
Prices (15)
| Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | $80 | good | pepe | i would like to know what it is worth now please |
| 2015 | $100 | excellent | ||
| 2015 | $100 | excellent | ||
| 1949 | £4 | new | berard webb | |
| 1946 | $550 | good | Nazzarena | |
| 1947 | $150 | good | Pepe | In excellent condition |
| 1947 | $150 | good | Pepe | In excellent condition |
| 1974 | $55 | worn | ||
| 1987 | $150 | good | Pepe | |
| 2018 | $1 | good | Found at garage sale. | |
| 2018 | $157 | good | Ian David | |
| 2018 | $100 | good | Brendon | Above sverage with case |
| 2018 | $157 | good | Mulgawire | Sweet to play, made to last. |
| 2018 | $2000.00 | good | Banjo Llama | The JMG uke i have is serial number 001. I recieved it as a gift from a customer its obviously early construction and it still plays and sounds very nice. Would never part with it. |
| 2017 | $100.00 | good | Gavin Hunter | It's priceless to me for the history and spirit this instrument represents. If an Australian museum was interested and contacted me I would be happy to consider options. This should be on display for the public to appreciate. |
1 Comment
Playing JMG Uke
Submitted by Banjo Llama on
Mine plays well after cleaning and restringing I also put on period correct friction tuners which hold tune well. Its a joy to play a piece of history like this uke.