Ok, so I haven't bought one yet; but, I'm giving it serious consideration. Especially since I found this great website with fantastic charango MP3s.

So, I guess these are my two main questions (and yes, I've read all the related Mudcat threads):

1. Are there any 'Catters out there who actually play this instrument?

2. Can anyone recommend a reliable place to purchase a charango and charango strings?

All the best, Áine