Thomann Prim Balalaika 3-strings

Strings have to be changed

This instrument is a good compromise between quality and price but some improvements have to be made. PROS: -Nice look, nice finish -Interesting price for an uncommon instrument CONS: -Bad quality strings that rapidly have to be changed (appropriate guitar strings can be used) -The brigde should be glued; its moves fastly out-tune the instrument -Tuners are cheap-craft; however with the two previous improvements it keeps the tune quite well though it's a little tricky to set it precisely -The gloss is nice but too thick and it smothers part of the sound CONCLUSION: An accessible instrument that with a few easy improvements is a good compromise for a beginner or a part-time user However, if you're looking for a good instrument (eg you're a good player) you definitely should choose another one.