Thomann Renaissance Lute 8/15

Well, the only way to get a genuine 8 string renaissance lute, was to spend thousands to get a custom built one. Until now! Thomann supplied a quality instrument for the money, well made and sounds great, plus you get a quality padded gigbag. Even to get exactly the same instrument, from a luthier, would cost 3 or 4 times as much. A fascinating instrument for the price of a decent guitar.

I purchased this expecting while not a perfect instrument, at least something that could hold a tune for more than a few seconds. The pegs slip constantly or are otherwise stiff, a fret is placed in the wrong place and the instrument is completely unplayable. I am extremely disappointed since I expected something a lot more from thomann. Will most likely be returning if I can't get it set up

I own many string instruments and this is the worst I’ve ever seen.
I’m used to tune my violin but I couldn’t manage to tune it properly and snapped 2 strings in the process (sharp neck hole).
Its too light, way lighter than my cheapest violin (100£)