Colin Luttrell's love affair for the ukulele began when he jumped on stage to play Brown Eyed Girl for his wife on her 50th birthday.
Now he, along with a handful of other ukulele enthusiasts, are forming a club in Whanganui to keep the music alive.
Mr Luttrell said he believed the ukulele, commonly known as the uke, was far from a dying instrument and its international popularity has run in waves.
"The first wave was in the 1920s, the second wave was around the 1950s and 60s and now the instrument is in the third wave but this time it doesn't appear to be going anywhere.
"I think the club will be really interesting because hopefully we get guys playing the ukulele from each of the different eras...the oldest guy we know joining us is in his 90s," Mr Luttrell said.
He said every other town centre he knows of has one or two ukulele clubs but before now Whanganui has been without.
"Ukulele lessons and tutorials are available here, and performing groups like the Wanganui Ukulele Orchestra which I am a part of are still vibrant, but there has been no club.
"Legends like James Hill, Elvis Presley and George Harrison show us what the uke is capable of...you can play just about anything on it.
"On its four strings it's got all the notes," Mr Luttrell said.
The club will meet fortnightly from 7pm until 9pm at the Wanganui RSA Bunker Bar on St Hill Street.
All skill levels are welcome to join the first gathering that will take place on Tuesday May 9.
"It's really about helping people improve their ukulele skills and having a bit of fun."