Absolutely correct Midchuck. If you're gonna play something you might as well learn how it's made. I've redone a few elcheapo guitars and one mandolin and had a blast tearing them down, sanding, re fretting, glueing, etc. just to see if I could make them play and hold tune again. Cheapo is a great way to learn the inner workings of these magic things we play upon. And on the mystical side, you're able to bond a little deeper with a so-called inanimate object. Head on down to the local flea market and pick out the worst looking sow's ear you can find. Everyone needs a good winter time project.