1960s Cigar Box Fiddle

I forgot to write down the details of this instrument (I'll have to ask Andy), but it seems to be a '60s or '70s build that was used on riverboats as a sort-of gimmick instrument. Despite that, it's purpose-built for the job and plays and sounds excellent. I love everything about it -- the carved "old man" head, warm and clean sound, extra-long neck to suit the farther-up joint, and truncated tailpiece. 

Andy took this in trade for some work and spent some time dialing it in fully and the results were well worth it.
















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