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.
David Bromberg might know... Not sure how to contact him exactly.
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.
Michael, you might try Greg Boyd, House of Fine Instruments in Billings, been around a long time, might know someone who could help.
Greg Boyd’s shop is in Missoula
Talked to Greg Boyd, and came up blank, but came up with some other leads to pursue as time allows.
