Well I'd hate to confirm your worst fears guys BUT....Yes it is!

How do I know for sure? 'Cause from 1990 to 2001 I had ONE uke student. In the last three months I've had FOUR!!

They're fine decent upstanding folks (one is actually a major Canadian celebrity) and they WANT TO LEARN THE UKELELE! Mine not to question why...mine just to show 'em how.

Cheers

Rick