Straight off the bench Pete Howlett Koa Tenor

This is a 'parallel' build tenor that I made last week in tandem with my student (he has one similar at a cost of £1100 for five and one half days one-to-one tuition). It is in AAA koa that displays a 'natural' sunburst colour against the backdrop of a regular curly figure. Using a new back taper and radius of 8' and with lighter tone bars, this simple, elegant, understated tenor sings like a nightingale with the sustain of a Steinway. It is numbered 893, is finished in a semi matt nitrocellulose and has a passive, under-the-saddle pickup. Open backed quality nickle-plated tuners and a set of Worth strings is going to set you back £1495. British built and set up with a smooth action, at this price and hand built by me, it will give all imported K brands a run for their money!











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Beautiful! I like the clean fretboard and the headstock design.

Goodness, that is so beautiful! And one can easily imagine it would be hard to put it down once you pick it up!

Stunningly beautiful. I have a Pete Howlett boat paddle soprano and can attest to the quality of his work.

AmyDee said:

Stunningly beautiful. I have a Pete Howlett boat paddle soprano and can attest to the quality of his work.

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Thats pretty much the instrument i want. I think Pete is making some soon.

How does yours sound??

One on the bench right now....

I have a tenor marmite cherry wood and its a fantastic instrument, wish I could afford this one

kaizersoza said:

I have a tenor marmite cherry wood and its a fantastic instrument, wish I could afford this one

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Wow, are those still in production?