Wow Áine, what a wonderful mandolin. Just think of all the love that went into making every part of it.

Chris, Have you shopped around and listened to, and played, other instruments?

I used to think that Fender made good instruments until I tried a Telecoustic guitar and I didn't like it at all. Now I don't pay too much attention to brand names, you just don't know until you pick up the beast and try it.