This is probably the only picture where I can appreciate the rope binding on the ukulele! Very nice.
I hear you. I have two Mainlands and wish for a third. Was very apprehensive about the rope binding - my gut feeling was that I didn't like it at all - until I opened the box. Dang. The earth moved.
Go for it! My Mainland red cedar tenor really resonates in low G. I like Worth browns on it.May try an unwound low G on it.