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KCFiddles - Posted - 01/08/2022: 11:24:39
I recently traded for a fiddle by a maker named J N LaCroix out of Le Havre Montana. It's surprisingly good for an American maker, showing a sure hand, really clean workmanship, and it has a great sound, especially for fiddling. Nice growly g, sweet across the A and E, well balanced, plenty of volume. I found a couple of letters from him to Violinist magazine in the 20s, but otherwise nothing. Anybody have any info on this guy? I don't have a copy of Wenberg yet, nothing in Fairfield.
ChickenMan - Posted - 01/08/2022: 15:08:26
David Bromberg might know... Not sure how to contact him exactly.
KCFiddles - Posted - 01/08/2022: 15:22:30
I've been in touch with David Bromberg. Been trying to find funding for his museum, but that hasn't been working out too well. I hate to bug him, but I will, if other sources don't pan out. Seems like the older we get, the busier we get.
Mobob - Posted - 01/08/2022: 16:05:44
Michael, you might try Greg Boyd, House of Fine Instruments in Billings, been around a long time, might know someone who could help.
Petimar - Posted - 01/10/2022: 19:45:48
Greg Boyd’s shop is in Missoula
KCFiddles - Posted - 01/30/2022: 20:31:02
Talked to Greg Boyd, and came up blank, but came up with some other leads to pursue as time allows.
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