“My partner commissioned Dan to build a baritone ukulele for me, to be strung right-handed but played left-handed... it presented some unique challenges but Dan overcame them to produce an instrument of remarkable beauty and resonance. This ukulele has allowed me to become a better musician, and discover nuances in my playing that were previously undiscoverable to me on less responsive instruments. It's the most precious thing I own, crafted in close collaboration with my partner to suit me and my music, and it's a privilege to perform and record with such a lovingly crafted thing.”

"When Daniel builds a guitar, you are involved in the whole process, from choosing the woods to the profile of the neck and the final set up. The end product feels like it was custom built for your own style of playing. The GA Model Daniel built for me is really inspiring to play. Whenever I pick it up, great sounds just fall out of it."

"I recently had the pleasure of acquiring a handcrafted ukulele from Daniel Lukes, whom I consider to be a remarkably talented young luthier in the UK. This instrument has quickly become one of my favorites. It's evident that it was built with passion, exceptional craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail—the quality of the finish is impeccable. Playing this ukulele is an absolute joy. The action is smooth and feels effortless, making it incredibly inviting to play. In fact, it truly calls out to be played every time I pick it up. The tone is exceptional—full, clear, and warm with each strum. I am genuinely excited to enjoy many, many years of music with this ukulele. It stands as a testament to Daniel Lukes' talent and commitment to his craft. If you're in search of a high-quality, beautifully made instrument, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out Daniel's work."

“I’ve been completely blown away with Daniel’s work. The instrument he built is simply perfect. From the build quality to the finish and all the attention to detail. Being left handed, I found it extremely hard to find an acoustic guitar I liked and thanks to him I’ve fallen in love with playing and writing again. It truly sings, with a sustain and harmonic overtone quality I’ve very rarely seen in a guitar, and it’s a pure joy to play. He was so attentive during the whole process, making sure every part of it was to my liking, and communicating every step of the way. Finally, I truly admire his ecological approach to building, connecting nature to the craft of guitar making. I would recommend him to absolutely everyone”

“Daniel created for me a unique concert sized ukulele , and throughout the process I was fully involved in its creation. We discussed everything from the choice of wood, to the small details down to the fret markings. There was plenty of choice in how these elements came together, and was tailored to my individual handling and playing style. The after-service in those adjustments you will never get in any main stream store or online marketplace.

In a world of mass-produced uniformity, this instrument stands as a beacon of individuality and creativity. It bears the mark of its creator’s vision and passion, an heirloom piece that will last several lifetimes, like the wood it was built from. Dan’s use of environmental neutral sourced woods and the ethos to use recycled materials, is a credit to his beliefs.

I am grateful for the privilege of making music with this instrument, and I wholeheartedly recommend Dan to fellow musicians who seek something more than a factory built tool, an instrument that has its own story, and will release its voice over time, and become a lifelong companion.”

“Daniel's guitars are unique works of artistry that combine an aesthetic and sensory marvel. The choice of materials and the wonderful flourishes of detail make it beautiful to look at, to touch, to listen to, and of course to own. Knowing it's a one-off piece of work, understanding the time and care that have gone into its creation both add to the pleasure of holding, feeling and playing the guitar. Every time the case is opened it starts conversations and my sense of oneness with the instrument grows.”

“From the moment I opened the case, I knew this was going to be a permanent part of my instrument collection. It's the only ukulele I own that I know I will never sell. I have 5 or 6 other custom built ukuleles; this is the best one no question. Your impeccable workmanship is evident wherever I look; from the intricate detail of the mountains inlay, to the silky smooth fretboard and perfectly finished frets. The beautifully carved and comfortable neck, the seamless construction, the satin finish that brings out the beauty and character of the wood; it's a joy just to look at this ukulele. Even peering inside it shows the care you took with this build. Of course the beauty of an instrument is nothing if it doesn't sound and play well and this baritone does not disappoint.

This has an almost guitar-like sound. It's so rich and the sustain goes on forever. Your setup makes it so easy for me to play. It's fantastic for fingerstyle playing which I favor, but man, does it explode with sound when it's strummed! Daniel, I can't say enough about how much I am enjoying this ukulele. It was really worth the wait.”