Recent content by mark howard

Hi no worries, sent a few messages. No response, I'm all sorted now, found one on Reverb Uk.

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Hi Duckyl, No it wasn't the Timms, it's an old Martin, but in great condition. I am surprised I've had no bites on the Beansprout as yet. But given the economic climate, I can understand players reluctance to splurge. Just in case anyone is questioning the very low price reduction, which is a...

I'LL ACCEPT THE BEST OFFER OVER £550.. HI all, I have just snagged my ideal Soprano uke, so someone will now get an absolute steal on my beansprout... First offer over £550 gets it. You want to hear it played by the maker, just type beansprout banjo uke 515 into YouTube and you will hear and...

Hi all, its been a while since I have been on. so hope all are well.... I have a beautiful condition Beansprout Ukulele Banjo ( tenor ) from Aaron Keim - the man from Mya Moe. who continues to build the Beansprouts the woods used are beautiful figured Curly Walnut and Pistachio. It has a new...

Hi All, and best for the new year - 2021 I'm after buying a nice soprano uke, in the region of

For sale a lovely luthier made Charango, Everth. G. Zapata is a well known charango luthier in La pas, Bolivia, his instruments are very well respected, and not to be confused with £150 tourist rubbish, that you see from time to time on ebay and other sites, this is a professional instrument...

SOLD UPDATE PRICE DROP- £275 - THERE IS AN INSTRUMENT AT HOBGOBLIN THAT I PROBABLY DON'T NEED, BUT THE PART EX PRICE IS ROUGHLY A THIRD OF THE NEW PRICE, WITH CASE £225 - SO I HAVE DROPPED THIS BY OVER £100 POUNDS, IF THERES NO INTEREST, IT WILL BE IN HOBGOBLIN WHEN THEY RE-OPEN FOR MORE THAN MY...

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some pics to show the profile of the neck, it's a sort of soft D, very comfortable, also some pics to show the varnish crazing, which is only on a few areas, the back is free, few on the sides and front, and heel, these as you know don't effect the sound

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Hi all, UPDATE..... Price was £500, Christmas special £380, as I mentioned my musical needs have changed and I need new funds for my new venture, if theres no interest at this price I'll hang onto it, as it rare and a one off and pricing is difficult to judge, the link below is the last time...

For sale - Ronroco - luthier built Pedro Quespe Torrez NOW SOLD, THANKS FOR THE ENQUIRIES For sale is a rare, I don’t use that word often as it’swell over used, but in this case I will, as Ronrocos are very rare and difficult to get in the Uk, you might be lucky and get one from Europe, but...

Hi All, looking to buy a Martin S3 or S2 old or new, as in vintage or Modern good budget, UK or Europe preferable due to CITES all the best Mark

Hi all, I'm in search of a decent well made Ronroco or similar well made Charango , l know not strictly uke related, but there was one for sale here last year, only place I can find them is boliviamall in Bolivia, and with the rosewood CITES rules, it's a headache, I've tried explaining the...