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From: Lewis D Clifton (Wales) Re: LUDWIG Banjo Uke (1927)
Dear John; Just a quick email just to let you know how happy I am with the uke that we bought off you. Since Christmas morning I haven't stopped playing it! Along with the Ludwig, my Mum & Dad renewed my membership at the GFS and I'm hoping to come to the Blackpool Conventions in the new year. Thanks for finding the right Banjo-uke for me, and I would recommend yourself to anyone would like to buy a Banjo-ukulele. Thanks again and I hope to see you in Blackpool! Lewis D Clifton.
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From: Paul Hayes (England) Re: JOHN GREY Banjo Uke (c.1927)
Thanks for the the excellent service, John. A nice banjo ukulele at a good price and excellent customer service from a very nice gentleman – you have a very satisfied customer on your hands! As regards the refund for late delivery – if you manage to get the postal people to refund the money, don’t bother about getting it back to me, just take it as a down-payment towards a copy of your book – once you’ve written it! I’ll be your first customer. Very best wishes, Paul Hayes.
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From: Arthur Ellis (Wales) Re: ABBOTT ‘Monarch’ De Luxe Banjo Uke (1976)
Just taken delivery of above - lovely instrument. Many thanks; A. G. Ellis.
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From: Leslie Bass (England) Re: GIBSON UB-1 (c.1926)
Hi John. Uke uke arrived this morning as promised. Impressed with the packing and very happy with my new baby. I read once that a UB-1 sounds like a normal uke banjo on an old 78 rpm record - I now know what they mean - unique sound. All I need now is a UB-4 to complete my collection (wouldn't bother with the UB5), but doubt I will ever be able to stretch to one. Many thanks, Les.
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From: Rick Lunt (England) Re: BARNES & MULLINS Taro-patch (Made by George La Foley, London) (c.1928)
Dear John; Taro-patch just arrived. What a fantastic sounding instrument! Such a sweet sound and so light weight. Regards; Rick.
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From: Tom Oram (AUSTRALIA) Re: LUDWIG ‘Ambassador’ Tenor Banjo (1926)
G’Day John. My Ludwig Ambassador Tenor Banjo arrived Friday afternoon and she is a little beauty. It is such a good looking instrument I cant stop looking at it. I am thrilled! Thank you so much John. I will take it to my Swing Band rehearsals on Monday and I know it will fit in great with the band. Thanks again and Kindest Regards, Tom Oram.
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From: Diane Walker (ENGLAND) Re: LUDWIG ‘Wendell Hall’ Banjo Uke (c.1927)
Dear John; It has arrived this morning at 9.30.Only just been able to put it down at 12.30pm.WOW! It is beautiful! I am so thrilled with it. The sound is gorgeous even with me playing it. I will look after it and keep it forever. Thank you for all your help and advice.You were absolutely right at how stunning it is in looks and tone. THANK YOU. KIND REGARDS AND BEST WISHES. Diane.
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From: Charles Flaherty (ENGLAND) Re: JOHN GREY ‘The Faerie Queen’ Banjo Uke (1928)
Hello John; Quick email to let you know the Ukulele Banjo arrived safely today at 12 Noon!! I’m very happy to receive the Vintage John Grey Ukulele Banjo’. It plays and sounds Excellent. Thanks John!! I will speak to you soon. Regards, Charlie.
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From: Barry Lapper (ENGLAND) Re: DALLAS ‘E Model’ Banjo Uke (c.1952)
Hi John; She arrived at 8am today. I am really pleased - love it! I will see you Saturday for a little chat. Thanks a lot; Barry.
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From: David Hossack (SCOTLAND) Re: MARTIN Style Copy Soprano Ukulele (c.1968)
Dear John; Very belated thanks for the Uke. I have had a huge amount of fun and am well and truly hooked! Kind regards; David.
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From: Steve Helme (ENGLAND) Re: GIBSON UB-3 Banjo Uke (c.1929)
Dear John; Thank you and your wife for the kind hospitality last Sunday. The Gibson UB3 is simply superb & I will never part with it. Wish I could have afforded the UB5 as well. Thanks again, Steve Helme.
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From: Nick Goodwin (ENGLAND) Re: De Vekey Long Scale Tenor Ukulele (c.1930)
Hi John; The uke arrived safely this morning and I am very happy with it. It looks like it has had a repair to a lifting back and a re-finish at some stage in it’s life... which is natural for it’s age... I agree with you it is gorgeous! Nick.
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From: Andrew Fulop (ENGLAND) Re: Windsor Popular Banjo Uke (c.1929)
A wonderful ukulele as described by John. I really enjoyed dealing with John and would make no hesitation in recommending him. Thank You. Andrew Fulop.
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From: Matthew Hall (ENGLAND) Re: Gibson UB-3 Banjo Uke (c.1927)
John; The eagle has landed. Thanks, she’s a beauty! M.
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From: Jean le brun (FRANCE) Re: Gibson UB-1 Banjo Uke (c.1927)
Hi John, I received the uke yesterday. It s great ! I am very happy with it. Thanks a lot. Best regards from Paris! Jano.
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From: Steve Pepper (ENGLAND) Re: Lyon & Healy ‘Shrine’ Ukulele (c.1927)
John. Picked it up this morning. She’s a real beauty and I see what you mean about holding her. Tone is very delicate and sweet. Many thanks . Steve.
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From: David Broad (ENGLAND) Re: Ludwig ‘Wendell Hall’ Banjo-Uke (c.1927)
Safely arrived. Very pleased with it. Thank you. David Broad
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From: Hugues Vazelle (FRANCE) Re: Barnes & Mullins ‘Amboyna’ 5-String Zither Banjo (c.1925)
Hello John, The banjo has arrived. It is very,very beautiful and has a great and splendid tone. Thank you very much again. Bien cordialement, Hugues.
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From: Tony Woodcock (ENGLAND) Re: Ludwig ‘Wendell Hall’ Banjo-Uke (c.1927)
Hi John, just a quick line to say thanks again for another 1st class instrument. I am so pleased with the new uke, it sounds amazing and is such a contrast (in a good way) to the Abbott. Many thanks, Tony Woodcock
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From: Geoff Salminen (ENGLAND) Re: Abbott ‘Monarch’ Banjo-Uke (c.1929)
Dear John; Please accept my sincere thanks for the ‘Abbott’ banjo uke and for your kind hospitality on my visits. It’s a wonderful instrument and I am now getting used to it (they all feel different). It is a lovely instrument to handle... ...and I know that I will get many years of enjoyment out of the instrument. Many many thanks, Geoff Salminen.
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From: C. R. Lunt (ENGLAND) Re: De Vekey Style 3/4 Tenor Ukulele (c.1930)
Hi John; Uke has just arrived. Such a sweet sounding uke, probably the best sounding uke I have. Many thanks. Rick.
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From: Paul McNamara (ENGLAND) Re: Abbott ‘Monarch’ Banjo-Uke (c.1928)
Dear John, Thanks to yourself and your lovely wife Mary for the hospitality on Sunday. The Abbott is a fantastic instrument and you’ve set it up superbly. Best regards, Paul.
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From: Paul McNamara (ENGLAND) Re: Gibson Style 3 ‘Big Resonator’ Banjo-Uke (1927)
Dear John, You said it would be hard to find a better example of a Gibson UB3 and you weren’t wrong. She’s wonderful!! Thanks and best regards, Paul.
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