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  1. Jul-16-2012, 10:13pm #1
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    Question What in the world is this thing?

    http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem...temID=11002977

    Triangle Shaped Hand Painted Mandolin
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  2. Jul-16-2012, 10:20pm #2
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    Default Re: What in the world is this thing?

    It's a Balalaika.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balalaika
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    Default Re: What in the world is this thing?

    Yes,think "Dr. Zhivago!"
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    Default Re: What in the world is this thing?

    ...with no bridge, strings or tailpiece. Wall art. Current bid $12.11, which seems reasonable.
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    Default Re: What in the world is this thing?

    I'm holding out for one of these babies:

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