JesterBlod
Well-known member
Hi,
I have never reviewed a Ukulele before - but here goes -
I first saw and heard this ukulele when on a Pete Howlett build course. A month later and I was still thinking about it, so took the plunge and picked it up at Cheltenham GB Uke fest in June 2016. To give an indication of how much I thought of it - I sold 12 Ukes, a mandola and tenor guitar to fund this!
I have played it EVERY day since picking it up!
It is an all Mahogany Ditson Concert by Pete Howlett.
It is an understated model with no extras such as binding or rosette.
The wood is anything but understated - I understand it is rare Fiddleback Mahogany, and it is quite stunning.
The set up and the finish (matte) was flawless, it has started to shine up slightly where I rest my fingers to play, but that's my poor playing style. I can’t find any flaw with it. Frets are smooth and perfectly dressed, planetary tuners are lovely.
It is a very light and well balanced ukulele. Although it feels featherweight, it certainly doesn’t feel delicate (just as well with my clumsy hands).
It came with worth brown strings, which I really didn’t get on with. I changed them to Aquila reds which I had on another mahogany uke with success, but they weren’t right either. Finally settled on Freemont Blacklines which totally suit my playing and the uke too.
Its a loud uke, very clear between strings and I find it very easy to play. Its tone is very clear, rich and strong.
If it was stolen, I would hunt the offender down and …………. , and I would buy another - definitely.
If I can work out how, I will try to add in a sound sample. I have included the original pictures of it as the ones I took were awful (I will try again though)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH51Qqb3gNk (Low G)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7LPqBEOJ5k (High G)
I have never reviewed a Ukulele before - but here goes -
I first saw and heard this ukulele when on a Pete Howlett build course. A month later and I was still thinking about it, so took the plunge and picked it up at Cheltenham GB Uke fest in June 2016. To give an indication of how much I thought of it - I sold 12 Ukes, a mandola and tenor guitar to fund this!
I have played it EVERY day since picking it up!
It is an all Mahogany Ditson Concert by Pete Howlett.
It is an understated model with no extras such as binding or rosette.
The wood is anything but understated - I understand it is rare Fiddleback Mahogany, and it is quite stunning.
The set up and the finish (matte) was flawless, it has started to shine up slightly where I rest my fingers to play, but that's my poor playing style. I can’t find any flaw with it. Frets are smooth and perfectly dressed, planetary tuners are lovely.
It is a very light and well balanced ukulele. Although it feels featherweight, it certainly doesn’t feel delicate (just as well with my clumsy hands).
It came with worth brown strings, which I really didn’t get on with. I changed them to Aquila reds which I had on another mahogany uke with success, but they weren’t right either. Finally settled on Freemont Blacklines which totally suit my playing and the uke too.
Its a loud uke, very clear between strings and I find it very easy to play. Its tone is very clear, rich and strong.
If it was stolen, I would hunt the offender down and …………. , and I would buy another - definitely.
If I can work out how, I will try to add in a sound sample. I have included the original pictures of it as the ones I took were awful (I will try again though)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH51Qqb3gNk (Low G)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7LPqBEOJ5k (High G)
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