Magnificent instrument with an amazing tone, both strummed and picked. Add to that the truly stunning inlay work on the neck - a true work of art. Thanks Alex for the chance to see and hear such a marvellous instrument.
Absolutely stunning. This looks like something you would find in a display case in a stately home, but I hope it doesn't end up in a display case, because it deserves to be held and played.
You are so spot on Alex. Showcasing such an instrument is a historical process that is really important and also having your knowledge and skills demonstrating adds to the ambience. Thanks, so appreciated. Have a great week.
You may well remember my criticism of Ukuleles with unnaturally coloured woods and over embellishments. Well this little beauty ain't that, Alex. What you won't know is that after being medically retired from the civil service and having trained as an electronics engineer as a young man, I turned my hand to Cabinet making. But in my case it was in miniature. In fact 12th and 24th scale predominately. Therefore I feel for Pete Howlett when he says he has many ideas and limited time. I am not stea steady enough of hand to produce work of sufficient calibre to pass my own critical eye and have a couple of boxes of unfinished items that will probably ever remain so now. Some are furniture components with inlay work and linenfold carving and such. You do those bits first because as Mr Howlett points out you'll likely have several failures before you produce the part you require and are happy with. Steady hand and sharp eye. You may recall when I visited and purchased a Ko'aloha Tenor scale Concert that I don't have steady hands anymore. 😬 I do still enjoy the Uke though and now keep to the high end models I have gathered in the past few years. This "Exhibition Piece " is superb and a thing of beauty in every way. I'm wouldn't even ask the price because it's obvious that it's out of my price range these days. Nor for that matter could I do it justice. But as an artisan who worked with and cherished the natural beauty of wood I take my hat off to this Luthier collaboration and the thing of beauty they have produced. Many thanks to you for presenting it and to Messrs Howlett & Ziegenspeck for their artistry in Luthiery. ❤
One of the most beautiful sounding instruments I've ever heard ❤
The inlay work on the neck is incredible! Really appreciate a chance to see a one-of-a-kind instrument like this.
Beautiful thanks for sharing 🙏
Magnificent instrument with an amazing tone, both strummed and picked. Add to that the truly stunning inlay work on the neck - a true work of art. Thanks Alex for the chance to see and hear such a marvellous instrument.
I think this one was made for you Alex 🤭😁🦋
It's gorgeous... whoever ends up with it will be inspired every time they pick it up
Absolutely stunning. This looks like something you would find in a display case in a stately home, but I hope it doesn't end up in a display case, because it deserves to be held and played.
You are so spot on Alex. Showcasing such an instrument is a historical process that is really important and also having your knowledge and skills demonstrating adds to the ambience. Thanks, so appreciated. Have a great week.
Amazing sound❤
Count myself extremely fortunate to have been able to do a ukulele build course with both of these experts and genuinely nice people.
You must be very proud beautiful
Phil learnt all of his luthiery bits under Pete and Tom too. Wonderful guys individually and even better together. ❤️
Beautiful ukulele! A true masterpiece.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing ukulele with us. It is special in every way. I can’t imagine a better one. Thanks!!
Nice review of a very special uke. Some lucky person will own and cherish it. It’s very special
You may well remember my criticism of Ukuleles with unnaturally coloured woods and over embellishments. Well this little beauty ain't that, Alex. What you won't know is that after being medically retired from the civil service and having trained as an electronics engineer as a young man, I turned my hand to Cabinet making. But in my case it was in miniature. In fact 12th and 24th scale predominately. Therefore I feel for Pete Howlett when he says he has many ideas and limited time. I am not stea steady enough of hand to produce work of sufficient calibre to pass my own critical eye and have a couple of boxes of unfinished items that will probably ever remain so now. Some are furniture components with inlay work and linenfold carving and such. You do those bits first because as Mr Howlett points out you'll likely have several failures before you produce the part you require and are happy with. Steady hand and sharp eye. You may recall when I visited and purchased a Ko'aloha Tenor scale Concert that I don't have steady hands anymore. 😬 I do still enjoy the Uke though and now keep to the high end models I have gathered in the past few years. This "Exhibition Piece " is superb and a thing of beauty in every way. I'm wouldn't even ask the price because it's obvious that it's out of my price range these days. Nor for that matter could I do it justice. But as an artisan who worked with and cherished the natural beauty of wood I take my hat off to this Luthier collaboration and the thing of beauty they have produced. Many thanks to you for presenting it and to Messrs Howlett & Ziegenspeck for their artistry in Luthiery. ❤