Yeah, I bought a The Loar a few years ago, just can't get my hand to wrap into those little frets and small neck. I thought it would be easier, considering I played fiddle for a few years and it's strung the same. In hindsight, should have bought a fiddle.I just sold off a mandolin, also. I gave it a good try, but the whole thing was just too small. Too cramped. Easy to play a few two-finger chords, but beyond that it was too different.
But I'm sure you'll have better luck with that pretty new one.