Christmas is coming up, and I decided to ask for a new ukulele, but I'm reconsidering that thought. I really love the sound of uke and I've been playing for near a year. But, I've really been enjoying the sound of the mandolin. I'm having trouble deciding which ukulele I would want. Dare I ask what a great entrance mandolin would be, as I know nothing of the instrument. And could you compare ukulele to mandolin?