Pete Howlett
Well-known member
'tho do with violins this is a must watch for anyone who thinks that somehow there is a right way to make ukulele. Sam addresses front and centre the conservatism of violinists - a similar attitude found in some ukulele players. However, towards the end of his presentation he makes an important assertion - he builds for his clients: the way they play, record and even down to the venues they play. Absolutely fascinating and without bragging, a vindication of what I have often said about making -
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You cannot change much. What you can do is look from the point of tradition forward to a better way of making, a more precise way of making with the best materials assembled in the best format. There is no secret; it is down to craftsmanship, care and a fundamental understanding of how wood works...
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