Hi Ukulista, thanks for the message, but as you say there's one out there waiting for me. I have heard that the narrow bodied ones are better,have you any info on that. I think I'll stick with Bruko, I bought a Leader solid Koa but after a couple of weeks it split in 4 places. Eagle music were ok about it and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again, but it's put me off buying from China. The Pono's are made in Java and mine has been superb. The Pete Howllet is great and will get better with age, I'm glad I bought it. All the best.