no its not a genuine 57 Tweed, wish it were. Its a 2 watt mini amp I saw in Red Dog Music Edinburgh, and I had to have it.

Another small amp with a big sound

Now this one shakes the floor. Has a 12AX7 valve preamp so you get that rounded valve sound but solid state after that.

Ukes come in 4 sizes. This is the concert size, tunes to C or G (or low G)

This bowl back uke was like a mini Ovation. Made in Italy, it went all over the world with us on every holiday. I decided to move it on and get the banjolele.

My eldest daughter was born on the day he died.

Going to New York? Well 49th St is just up from Times Square and is full of guitar shops. Mannys was the most famous iconic store, frequented by all the stars. Has signed pics all around. Sadly it was taken over by Sam Ash a chain store across the road and closed in 2009. I am glad I got to visit before then. Anyway here is the website to see who used to shop there. http://ww1.mannysvirtualwall.com/

I have had loads of these. They are a great pedal