I've had a very cheap excuse for a mandolin collecting dust for a few years, but when I recently got the urge to buckle down and actually learn to play I took the plunge and bought myself something a little better. Weber Hyalite, D-hole, matte sunburst finish. I added the Weber armrest/tailpiece and picked up a couple of instruction books from fine folks here on the Cafe, and my fingertips may never be the same!
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