Peter Kirby

One of my dearest friends and a true gentleman of charm, wit and talent. Our love and prayers to Dale and his family. The world feels a little more empty this morning. Rest in Peace, my friend x

Pat & Geoff Silcock

Eddie was a wonderful friend with a great sense of humour. He was a highly talented but unassuming man with a lovely gentle and charming personality. He will be greatly missed by so many. We are shocked and devastated by his loss and of course, our thoughts are with Dale and the family. May this wonderful man Rest in Peace.

Frances & Tony Lister

What a shock hearing of Eddie's death yesterday. He was a lovely man with a great sense of humour and wit. He will be sadly missed by so many. Our thoughts are with Dale and the family. x

Gill & John Walley

So sorry. He will be greatly missed. A very clever man whose expertise will not be seen again. We have lost a very good friend and send our thoughts and condolences to Dale and his family xx

Stuart Lowther

This is such terrible news. We can all see through all the comments flooding in what a true gentleman and treasure Eddie was. I have so many fond memories with Dale and Ed, my heart goes out to Dale and the rest of the family. Ed always said he wasn't ready to go anywhere yet and that each morning he woke was a pleasure, to hop out of bed and get back into the workshop. A huge loss to the GFS and the world of stringed instruments has lost a master lutheir.

Michael McTigue

Can’t believe what I’m reading here what a lovely fella and one of the best people to know about a uke from head to toe condolences go out to all his family may he rest in peace

Sally Fletcher-Bennett

Fly high Eddie xxxx. So very sad. Much love to Dale xxxx

Andy Bibby

I’m shocked and deeply heartfelt by this news. Eddie was so friendly and open to share with me so much about luthiery. I learnt so much from him. My GFS convention highlight was to pick his mind at Blackpool. I have all Eddies family in my thoughts x

Gerry George

Eddie isn't dead; rather he has just stepped on the next fret of God's Golden UK- Fretboard and *Tonic So Far* to Paradise ! Our Heavenly Father doesn't ditch the fabulous Models that he makes - in his own image and likeness - but rather lifts their undying souls even-higher than ever before ! He is an all-singing, all-melody- making instrument-of-endless Creativity; as distinct from one of destruction ! Eddie Uttley's lovingly-made *means-of-mending musical instruments* may die, but the melodies he generates - while repairing them - lingers-on; like...forever !

Dave Barnes

Heard this news last night. So upset to hear it. Eddie and I go back many years. We did research together regarding lacquers exchanging ideas on luthier craft and imported uke cases from the USA. Absolute wonderful luthier and gentleman. I was so fortunate to have known him. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Eddie.

John Taylor

Very sad to hear of this. Eddie was a lovely genuine man and a superb luthier. The workmanship he performed on some of my instruments including a full restoration on a post war Abbott Monarch was nothing short of top draw. Eddie will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. My condolences to his family and friends

Jamie Archer

So sorry to hear this, I spent many a time at his home chatting about different instruments.

Andy Eastwood

A very sad loss, Eddie was truly the best in his field. A world class luthier and the top expert in ukulele-banjo restoration. Moreover, a lovely friendly chap.

Stephen Langford

Very sad news. Always had a good chat with him when he would buy vellums by the dozen from the GFS shop table at the Imperial. RIP Eddie.

Peter Nixon

I'm heartbroken. He was such a great friend and mentor to me in so many ways, my mother and I regularly visited him and Dale in Greasbrough. A lovely man. My deepest condolences to Dale, daugher Catherine, son in law Matthew and grandchildren Chris & Emily.

Steve Stevens

This is sad news indeed. Condolences to his family too. The Wendell-Hall he restored for me has been admired all over the world. His excellent work restoring these instruments is a lasting legacy of a lovely man that will be very much missed.

Joe Kendall

Very sad news.A very nice guy.Rip Eddy.

Peter Swetnam

So sad to hear this terrible news Eddie was such a lovely man always happy to help with any problems with instruments will miss him condolences to Dale and their family

Malcolm Cook

So sad to hear. He was a lovely man and true friend. Condolences to Dale and family.

John Bullivant

Condolences to Dale & his family. He was a lovely chap and a great luthier, who I’ll miss.

Alan Yates

Such sad news and a great loss our thoughts go out to his family

Andrew Higham

Such sad news today, thoughts with Dale and Eddie's family xx

Pauline Aitken

So sorry for your loss Dale sincere condolences to you and all your family. RIP Eddie

Jeannette Austin

Me and Tim were so sorry to hear this sad news yesterday, such a shock - love and best wishes to Dale and family

Tony Jackson

Sad news lovely man will be missed, thoughts with his wife and family at this difficult time

Rob Roberts

Just seen this..a true gentleman who just laughed at me cos im mad, and an expert at his craft,what a lovely man.So sad to hear and thoughts and condolences to his family

Angela Walton

R.I.P. Eddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale and all of your family xxx

Jackie Davies

So sad to hear this news ,he will be sadly missed ,he was such a nice man. Such sad news Eddie was a true gentleman. Sending love to Dale and family x

Lesley Frogson

Such sad news Eddie was a true gentleman. Sending love to Dale and family x

Jane Millington

So sad, such a talent. Condolences to his family. R.I.P

John Manners

How sad and a terrible loss to the ukulele world. I went to his workshop once and I couldn’t believe how excellent the restoration was when my friend got his Ludwig back. I’ve never seen a finish like it in any restoration.

Angus Lamont

Gutting news. Always enjoyed my chats with Eddie. A master craftsman and lovely guy, who was always happy to share his knowledge. Thoughts with Dale and the family.

Philip Randles

Very sad news. Condolences to his family. R. I. P.

Paul Ratcliffe

Please accept my condolences Eddie was a lovely man a pleasure to talk to and an excellent luthier.

Nicola Hunt

Very sorry to hear this my sincere condolences to his family.

Lee Mannering

So sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family at this time

Mary Gibson

Thoughts to all the family

Keith Wilson

So sorry to hear of Eddie passing, such a great man and luthier, my condolences to Dale and his family.

Peter Denmark

So sad to hear this yesterday.

Fred Mart

So sad what a gentleman

Jacqueline Machon

Deepest condolences

Desmond Redfern

Great luthier and a true gent my thoughts go out to the family, RIP Eddie

Sylvia Lewis

Deepest sympathy x

Ken Pickles

Been to his home 3 times past years. Workshop. Sad he will be missed

Kyle Evans

Deepest condolences to Dale and the family.

Ian Postlethwaite

Such sad news .. RIP Eddie

Tony Dean

God bless Eddie And deepest respect to your family. RIP Eddie

Pete Lindup

So very sorry. What a lovely chap. Heartfelt condolences to his family and countless friends. R. I. P. Eddie. x