I've done a whole bunch of searching trying to find out what musical instrument a troubadour (or minstrel) would be accurate for 15th /16th C. ? Or maybe even earlier.
Just can't seem to find anything definitive on it...would a mandolin be OK?
Appreciate any help on this one...

A Lute maybe.

Roger.

I'd say a lute also.
Bob

Lute - or even a Fat Lute

I answered you also on TimeLines but it would be a lute like the following:

http://www.dollshousesuppliers.com/8...te-style-2.jpg

http://images.art.com/images/product...0/12059782.jpg

http://www.glynmooreent.co.uk/userimages/rob-medi.jpg

http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/animas/lute/StillLife.jpg

Thank you...