Uke Highlight - Paul Mansell Student Tenor Ukulele
 What do you get when a world renowned luthier and ukulele player team up? A limited run, because of the unique materials, phenomenal ukulele. Enter the Paul Mansell/Pete Howlett Ukulele.
Here is a link to Paul's original article: Paul Mansell/Pete Howlett Ukulele
About Pete
Paul teamed up with one of the worlds best and most renowned ukulele builders, Pete Howlett. Pete is recognized throughout the ukulele world as one of the best luthiers. Pete has been sought out to build ukuleles for The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Warren Buffett, Gareth Malone, and many more.
Check out Pete's Facebook page for more news and videos about how he makes his one of a kind ukuleles.
About Paul
Paul is a composer, performer, and sought after teacher. His accolades (and students) are numerous. He recently gave the ukulele its British debut, performing in front of 900 people at the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain.
For more about Paul check out his website: www.paulmansell.co.uk
The Ukulele
Only 16 of these unique ukuleles will be built. (At the time of publishing #11 has been shipped.) All are tenor (20 frets) and built of 500 year old non-plantation Mahogany. If the design looks familiar, you might be thinking of the Kala Revelator. Pete was the genius behind the design of the Revelator. (Read more here...
To see a great write-up by Paul on the collaboration and debut visit Ukulele Magazine.
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