Two years ago my anglo-concertina and mandolin got stolen. The insurance company paid up but I had to spend the money at a named shop. Could not find an anglo I liked so I blew most of it on a mandolin - a 1908 Gibson A2.

It's a lovely instrument, other players say how good it sounds but I CANNOT get it to play properly for me. Every fault, miss-pick and mistake echos around and I cannot make it sing for me.

I am drawn to the conclusion that for me the instrument is too good and maybe I should think again. Has anyone else had a similar experience or have any thoughts on the subject? Can an instrument be TOO good?

All the best

Steve