This is the first of many videos to come. It is the Carolina Catbirds in the Old-Time competition finals at the Hoppin' John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention 2009. Video recorded (without a tripod…sorry about the shakiness) by Don Rickert of Don Rickert Design and Adventurous Muse. The Carolina Catbirds are playing Green River March…
Sometimes, invention and design is making small modifications to an existing design, in this case a 400 year old design. Well-made Maggini copies like this one really pack a punch and are not for the timid. This is an instrument for experienced musicians who are confident about being heard. These instruments have long been used…
