I've always been drawn to anything with strings on. As a guitar player I've found it reasonably easy to cross over on to other stringed instruments, with the exeption of the banjo. I used to own one years ago but got so frustrated that I couldn't get the picking patterns under my fingers I sold it. I may be ready to try again! Trouble is, I don't know one make from another so I'll have to let my pocket be my guide!