sequoia
Well-known member
I'm a big admirer of Pete Howlett's ukuleles. Recently he posted a picture of one of his creations. I was especially taken by the "two tone" peghead design and "borrowed" this idea and incorporated it into one of my own designs. I was reading about a volcanic eruption in Hawaii and thought that would be a cool thing to try and incorporate into a peghead. The idea was to do flaming lava with a walnut burl and flamed maple.
I prefer to think that I was inspired by Pete's design rather than "stealing" it. Now it must be said that I do not sell my ukuleles and only build for my own pleasure and have absolutely no interest in making money.
I will try and post a picture of Pete's instrument and then my design. Did I cross the line? Is this inspiration or a copy? Anyway, thanks Pete for giving me the inspiration. Please take it as flattery and not a rip-off.
I prefer to think that I was inspired by Pete's design rather than "stealing" it. Now it must be said that I do not sell my ukuleles and only build for my own pleasure and have absolutely no interest in making money.
I will try and post a picture of Pete's instrument and then my design. Did I cross the line? Is this inspiration or a copy? Anyway, thanks Pete for giving me the inspiration. Please take it as flattery and not a rip-off.