New Uke Day! Hand built in the heart of England

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I got a lovely hand-built solid mahogany uke today from luthier Dave Morgan of DJ Morgan Ukuleles of Dudley, West Midlands. It's beautiful.... everything perfect! This chap deserves to be better known! He's on here - Dave Morgan.....

 

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• Apr 1, 2015

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Congrats! It's beautiful!

 

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• Apr 1, 2015

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Wow! That is a very nice looking uke!

 

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• Apr 1, 2015

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Nice looking instrument. What size is it?

 

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• Apr 1, 2015

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Great looking ukulele Lesley, congratulations!

 

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• Apr 2, 2015

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that looks gorgeous, look forward to seeing and hearing it in action in a uke vid soon!

 

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• Apr 2, 2015

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Congrats L
on your new beauty.. was this the exciting thing you were mentioning.. cool Happy Strummings

 

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• Apr 2, 2015

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Very nice indeedy.

You were talking about a getting a new uke at Gilsland as I recall...is it a Concert or a Soprano...I remember you were considering a Concert as being a bit more comfortable .....??

 

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• Apr 2, 2015

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barefootgypsy said:

I got a lovely hand-built solid mahogany uke today from luthier Dave Morgan of DJ Morgan Ukuleles of Dudley, West Midlands. It's beautiful.... everything perfect! This chap deserves to be better known! He's on here - Dave Morgan..... View attachment 78019View attachment 78020View attachment 78021View attachment 78022

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Congrats! It's great to support your local luthiers!

 

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nongdam said:

Nice looking instrument. What size is it?

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It's a concert! I should have said, sorry!

 

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CeeJay said:

Very nice indeedy.

You were talking about a getting a new uke at Gilsland as I recall...is it a Concert or a Soprano...I remember you were considering a Concert as being a bit more comfortable .....??

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Yes Chris, I'm much more comfortable with concert size, really. I can't put this one down!

 

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• Apr 2, 2015

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Gorgeous! That wood is just glowing! Concert is my sweet spot, as well.

 

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• Apr 3, 2015

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That's some beautiful mahogany! Congrats!

 

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• Apr 3, 2015

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Very pretty, even the bridge! Congrats!

 

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mm stan said:

Congrats L
on your new beauty.. was this the exciting thing you were mentioning.. cool Happy Strummings

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Thank you Stan! Yes it is... I'm thrilled to bits with it, such a high level of craftsmanship and expertise there. Nothing to disappoint! Happy strummings to you too, my friend!

 

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Very pretty, even the bridge! Congrats!

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HI Nickie! Yes, you're right, the grain in the rosewood shows up beautifully, and really stands out in the bridge - something you wouldn't expect at all! Thanks for looking!