New Fender Mando-Strat!

[leftybass]

Sure you could! It's only got four strings, and everybody knows that would make it easier than playing a guitar. 

I've thought about trying an acoustic mando. Since my first instrument was cello, I haven't forgotten tuning in fifths.

Try a mandocello.
I've wanted one for awhile after playing mandolin now for about 15 years, but I think
I'll probably get an octave mandolin next.

[gearHed289]

Here's a mandocello, along with Tom Petersson's 10 string bass.

[gearHed289]

[Dave W]

I already have a fiddle I don't play enough. Next fifth-tuned instrument on my list would be a tenor guitar.

[Pilgrim]

I don't know, this dog is getting older and not a big fan of new tricks!!!   

Just flip it over and play it Dick Dale style!

[dadagoboi]

ThunderBucker's TeleMando (built from a kit).

[Lightyear]

ThunderBucker's TeleMando (built from a kit).

Now, that's cool Carlo!  Where'd he find the kit?

[Dave W]

Nice!

Buzz, I know Moongazer offers some kits, though this one may have come from somewhere else.

[Lightyear]

Thanks Dave - found Moongazer:    http://www.moongazermusic.com/index.html  

The kits look nice but run $329 to $369 - I was hoping for something a little cheaper.  The Fender can be had for $299

Found a Saga kit that looks like Steve's on Amazon - $179

[dadagoboi]

Steve's MIA but this looks like it:

[patman]

not to derail but...always wanted to try fiddle...Dave how long does it take to get a decent sound out of one?

[Highlander]

Start at childhood and hope for the best...

[Dave W]

not to derail but...always wanted to try fiddle...Dave how long does it take to get a decent sound out of one?

Start at childhood and hope for the best...

It's hard for me to say because my first instrument was cello and I was surprised at how much I remembered even after 50+ years. OTOH I just bought it to fiddle around (pun intended) and if that's your goal, it shouldn't take long.

One excellent beginner's book/CD I've seen is Wayne Erbsen's Old-Time Fiddle For The Complete Ignoramus.

[godofthunder]

 Ha!

Start at childhood and hope for the best...