john claughton soprano ukulele
John Claughton, from Leeds, UK started out as an instrument maker at Leeds College of Music studying Musical Instrument Technology in general but Guitar making in particular. He became a professional Instrument Maker in specialising in the manufacture of Classical Guitars. He also started making folk instruments including vihuelas (he's an expert in this field). He was asked by the George Formby Society to make Banjoleles for them and made them for a few years in the late 90's and early 00's, (he sits between Ron Spiers and Phil Cartwright in this role and didn't brand all of these Banjoleles " the Griffin"). He has largely given up Ukulele making as he wasn't selling enough and now works mainly on the folk instruments. He produced quite a few Banjoleles he branded "the Griffin" and some Soprano, Tenor and Concert Ukuleles during this period though. this information i have found on the internet about john claughton who has retired from instrument making quite a few years ago now. the ukulele is number 199 of 200 made by john claughton and is in prestine condition with no wear at all,comes in tweed hard case. rare now,i have not seen another one for sale ever. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit