PAUL MANSELL (AVCM)
Guitar & Ukulele Teacher
 Tel : 07910 216566    pauldcmansell@gmail.com

So I was in a charity shop the other day in Northampton and I happened upon this interesting soprano ukulele. It is a Skylark MY 107 soprano ukulele, made in the 'Peoples republic of China'. I could tell straight away that it would be virtually un-playable, but I liked the look of it, so I handed the good shopkeeper my £5.00 and left happy with my purchase. I also like to keep a ukulele in my camper van at all times and in times of survival, I may need something to burn. W

So my lovely wife bought me a microphone for my birthday last week and this is the second recording I have done with it. Actually I did quite well because she bought me the microphone, and I bought myself a lovely De Armond M75 Electric guitar. More on the guitar in a later blog, but for now, I hope you enjoy my version of 'Here comes the sun'. This version was tabbed out by Colin Tribe (you can purchase the tab from his website) and works terrifically well. I am using my

I recently purchased a Barnes and Mullins BMUK2S Soprano Ukulele (for £70 second hand - they are about £120 new) and thought I would share my experience of it with you. Looks The BMUK2S is a stunning looking ukulele. Every student that I teach has commented on it immediately saying how great it looks. It's a beautiful colour and the grain on the wood finish is amazing. It simply looks stunning. It has a solid spruce top and Spalted Maple on the back and sides. The head has