yes, hey everyone ! here's my dilemonah, I purchased a mandolin a couple of years back and as soon as I opened the case a strong perfume smell hit me in the face. I wasn't sure if it was the finish on the mandolin or the case itself. When I play it seems like the smell is in the soundhole. I had others tell me it was most likely the finish on the instrument creating the smell as of a new instrument...But,...two years later I still have the perfume smell,....I,m really bummed , it's like it takes away any joy I have in playing! I've wiped the instrument down and have put cat litter in the case [unused] I've also lit matches and closed the lid of the case hoping this might cure the smell since it works well in the bathroom.., I've also left the instrument out of the case and put case in backyard hoping the fresh outdoor air might help. I've thinking of selling but don't want anyone else to go through what i'm going thru. Can anyone dig what I'm laying down??
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