Pete Howlett
Well-known member
At the show at the Cheltenham Acoustic Guitar Show this weekend I had a prime position. I saw loads of guys walking through trailing their wives/partners. You know the type - I'm a totally stunning guitarist, watch me as I try every guitar on your stand. The ladies would smile and walk over to my booth trailing their partners. My line - 'Why are you smiling?'. Their response: 'They are so cute!' By this time the husband/partner has caught up with them as I pick up and instrument ready to put it into their hot hands. And hey presto, you'd think I was handing them a steaming turd! Nearly everyone admired the workmanship but as guitarists, refused or struggled to play the humble ukulele. Boy am I glad I don't make guitars anymore - these guys were soooo boring.