It was during the (unresolved) discussions with the minister for finance over the RBM-1F that she decided to put on 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' which had me listening to Greek Bouzouki music.
My interest (as a builder) having been sparked a latter search on Google on both Bouzouki's and Mandolins showed up some interesting instruments. One of particular interest was a solid body electric mandolin made by Fender ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandolin.
I think it would be an interesting and quite different instrument when compared to more mainstream guitars...
Quite happy to be shot down in flames, but ..... comments anyone?