I ran across something you folks might be interested in. I found a guy that is working on reproducing Civil War era cigar box fiddles. This is his website.
He builds other types of fiddles too. He is presently making a copy of a “dancing masters” fiddle from the 1780’s found in a Glasgow Museum for me. The thing that impresses me is he is very open to customer input and suggestions. He seems to want to get it right, if you want that level of authenticity. For example, he couldn’t get the proper mid 19th century style cigar boxes. After finding an original cigar box he’s making THOSE from scratch. Take a look at his sight. Maybe you have some suggestions for him. His contact information is:
Don Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA
Guild of American Luthiers
(770) 951-2520
(404) 713-3750 (mobile)
drickert@bellsouth.net
Larry Corn
He builds other types of fiddles too. He is presently making a copy of a “dancing masters” fiddle from the 1780’s found in a Glasgow Museum for me. The thing that impresses me is he is very open to customer input and suggestions. He seems to want to get it right, if you want that level of authenticity. For example, he couldn’t get the proper mid 19th century style cigar boxes. After finding an original cigar box he’s making THOSE from scratch. Take a look at his sight. Maybe you have some suggestions for him. His contact information is:
Don Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA
Guild of American Luthiers
(770) 951-2520
(404) 713-3750 (mobile)
drickert@bellsouth.net
Larry Corn
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