This was my "Made in the USSR" Balalaika. It was a very cheap lot in an auction that I invited on a whim. When I got it to Ukulele Corner I found that it was incredibly poorly made, which struck me as a little odd because I have seen a lot of them about, going for proper money, like they are a real balalaika and not tourist trash! Anyhow the laminate started to peel and the neck fell apart so I cave it to the Ukulele Doctor for parts, but he decided to resurrect it, paint it and love it.

Well I'm glad its gone to a new home