thanks for pointing out that the DIAMOND builder is in Texas. For some reason I thought he was in lake charles, la. H.J. Thibodeaux is listed in Larry Miller's book, I CAN PLAY CAJUN ACCORDION, version revised 2003.

Yea, I have met Horace ( H. J. Thib ) a couple of times. He's a good guy. I have not seen or played one of his instruments though.
Jude