Last week, two different people from two very different places asked me about starter ukes. I tell everyone the same thing: Get a Flea, I love mine, it’s portable, made of plastic (mostly) and fits in the overhead compartment on the plane, plus, it’s sturdy as all get out and does okay if you leave it in a hot car. It’s not super cheap, but it’s not irreplaceable either and it’s friendly, oh so friendly.… continued…