In December of 2013 when I got my Howlett Vita Uke I commissioned a tenor from Pete. However, over the last several months I've developed pains in my left hand that make tenor difficult. Even though Pete was finishing up the tenor he offered to make me a concert instead. We agreed to a Ditson styled concert - very simple - out of Koa.
I got it today. Once again - like the Vita - this one is a masterpiece. The build is perfect and the finish is gorgeous. However, its in the playing that it really shines. The uke is so alive, full sounding great sustain. Good volume. Sparkling highs.
A lot of builders come and go. Some get great reputations here. In my opinion Pete is among the best of the best. The two ukuleles that he built for me, both concerts, are on a par in quality with my Moore Bettah and LFDM. The crazy thing is that Pete's ukuleles are less than half the price. I think Pete is really under appreciated.
I got it today. Once again - like the Vita - this one is a masterpiece. The build is perfect and the finish is gorgeous. However, its in the playing that it really shines. The uke is so alive, full sounding great sustain. Good volume. Sparkling highs.
A lot of builders come and go. Some get great reputations here. In my opinion Pete is among the best of the best. The two ukuleles that he built for me, both concerts, are on a par in quality with my Moore Bettah and LFDM. The crazy thing is that Pete's ukuleles are less than half the price. I think Pete is really under appreciated.