Thanks for the kind words guys, really makes me feel better! Unfortunately I have no idea where the little chip of wood went so I don't think anything can really be done about the damage. But i'm pretty much okay with it now so it's all good No Kamaka tenor for me today though, I went to PuaPua and they were all sold out. Checked Bob's Ukulele in Royal Hawaiian shopping center and they had one but the 3rd string buzzed like crazy so I didn't buy it lol. Hopefully soon though!
ARE YOU GONNA LET THE KANILE'A GO?? sorry. I've calmed myself down. Heh.
Nothing discourages me more than to see one of my ukes that's a couple of years old yet it still looks like new. It's a normal reaction to freak when your new baby gets it's first scratch but normal wear and tear only means it has character and lots of stories to tell. And after all, playing the ukulele is just telling your story.
Sorry about the chip on your uke. I would feel exactly the same as you. However, as I think about it, in time you may come to love that little chip as it is a direct link to the time together with your grandmother. Your time with her sounds very special and your uke will always carry a reminder of what is really important in life......time with special people in our lives!
Nothing discourages me more than to see one of my ukes that's a couple of years old yet it still looks like new. It's a normal reaction to freak when your new baby gets it's first scratch but normal wear and tear only means it has character and lots of stories to tell. And after all, playing the ukulele is just telling your story.