my first uke was a $7, orange-colored, no name uke from Japan, purchased from Long's Drugs at
the Ala Moana Shopping Center, circa 1960. My grandmother got it for me because my 6th grade
teacher, Mrs Wong, would be teaching her class to play the uke and sing for other classes
I had to visit a classmate up the street to get a handle on G7 and other chords!!
Anyway, that was, what?, almost 60 years ago! when I graduated High School and wanted to buy a
uke to take to College in Chicago, I had to choose between a Martin and a Kamaka. I decided on the
Kamaka because it was 'cheaper', you know $28 instead of $35!
Oh Well....
anyway, by the time I finished college and returned to HNL the little orange uke was gone. so, long story short, unfortunately, NO I no longer play my first uke. Many, many fond memories however, since I learned practically everything musical (uke-related) on that $7 investment!
keep uke'in', everyone!