Larry also called me a couple of nights ago to let me know my olivewood "D" was ready to ship. I ordered it last May! He didn't mention the accordion in the raffle but he did confirm that he was going to do the workshop in Mamou next weekend. Unfortunately, I'm working in Northern California and won't be able to get away.

I'm tempted to put one of my Bon Cajuns up on Ebay and try for the rosewood but I'm afraid there will be quite a price difference. Larry's prices have gone up drastically the past few months. I paid almost $2,000 for the olivewood. Two years ago, I paid $1,100 for a "C" maple. I would bet that rosewood is going to go for well over 2 grand.

check out www.woodworkerssource.net. You can get other types of rosewood besides brazilian. you can get small pieces of brazilian rosewood here if you have the patience and money to laminate them together to make bigger pieces.