I'm curious if anyone here on UU nabbed the '97 Island Koa sop that sat at Gryphon for a little while, now sold. Built and signed by the esteemed Peter Howlett.
They didn't realize what they had at first, but I see they righted the description:
https://shop.gryphonstrings.com/products/1997-soprano-island-koa-ukulele-koa-soprano-58836
It's a sister to my soprano of the same vintage.
A Howlett soprano is rare here in the US (maybe anywhere), so I thought it would be fun to know where this one ended up.
Anyone else have an Island Koa instrument?
Mr. Howlett might correct me, but I believe this company was Peter Howlett's first serious building venture...
Gryphon mentions that it's as loud as a concert. Mine too, loud and fine. I think about selling then I fall in love with it all over again.
Here's some pics of mine, for fun. I don't know what made it a prototype. Maybe that Hawaiian like back and the extended fretboard. The wood is gorgeous with its satin finish...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RPnTHvA44o7EAsnz6
They didn't realize what they had at first, but I see they righted the description:
https://shop.gryphonstrings.com/products/1997-soprano-island-koa-ukulele-koa-soprano-58836
It's a sister to my soprano of the same vintage.
A Howlett soprano is rare here in the US (maybe anywhere), so I thought it would be fun to know where this one ended up.
Anyone else have an Island Koa instrument?
Mr. Howlett might correct me, but I believe this company was Peter Howlett's first serious building venture...
Gryphon mentions that it's as loud as a concert. Mine too, loud and fine. I think about selling then I fall in love with it all over again.
Here's some pics of mine, for fun. I don't know what made it a prototype. Maybe that Hawaiian like back and the extended fretboard. The wood is gorgeous with its satin finish...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RPnTHvA44o7EAsnz6
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