Instrument sources

Reuning and Son Violins, Boston, MA - Great violin and bow store; Dave bought his English fiddle there

Carriage House Violins - Excellent store, affiliated with Reuning and Son; Dave bought his Burke bow there

The Music Emporium, Lexington, MA - My local friends, source of new and old mandolins, guitars, banjos, and more

Johnson Strings, Newton and Cape Cod, MA - Large selection of violins for sale/rent. They carry Dave's fiddle books & CDs also, and have nice modern bows

Vermont Violins - Lots of violins at different price points from my friends up north.  Look for them at Fiddle Hell, too.

Jon Cooper - Fine violin maker; Jon made Andy's super 4-string fiddle

Barry Dudley - Excellent maker of 4- and 5-string fiddles, from both standard and exotic woods (Made Dave's new 5-string fiddle!)

K. C. Fiddles & Frets - Michael Richwine, a fiddler himself, is a great source for 4- and 5-string fiddles (see him at Fiddle Hell)

Bradley Higgins - Maker of well-known 4- and 5-string fiddles (Bradivarious!)

Tarisio.com - Internet violin auctions by honest, respected dealers (usually with Boston viewings)

Please email me if you spot any broken links on this page! Thanks, Dave.