I've have two nice instruments up for grabs. The first is an Acadian that dates to the mid 80's, it's in the key of C, and has Salpa #1 reeds, some of the best reeds every built. It's in the key of C, dry tuned, and has one of the brightest sounds I've ever encountered. The cabinet is black lacquer with gold hardware, it makes it look older than the trees. I'm looking for no less than $1,600. It's getting a routine checkup right now over in Randy Falcon's workshop, so folks now in LA could probably try it out. Old Acadians are tough to come by as they are greatly in demand for their distinctive sound.
I also have a really nice fiddle that I'd like to sell, it's made by Xuantro Wang, an independent luthier in China, who builds everthing on his own. His daughter lives in Michigan and stopped by the store I work at to show off some of his work. Out of the 10 she showed me, I bought the best one for myself. I would keep it, but alas i've switched to using Hardanger fiddle for Cajun music. I'd like to get $800 which includes a really nice Hardshell case. If you need a bow I can pick one up from the music store I work at, I would prefer to keep my personal bows.
The April 2011 Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
