I'm looking to buy a relatively old fiddle within the next 2 weeks. I've had suggestions of places to go including Charlie Webster, in Abriachan. Is this one of the best places to go or does anyone know of anywhere else? Thanks.
Try contacting Duncan Dyker - Inverness I think. He may be able to advise you. Sorry, but I don't have contact details, but if you google him, or try the phone book I'm sure you'll track him down pretty quickly.
Another contact might be Karen Stevens - she's one of the musicians with Dannsa. You might try her own website, or the Dannsa website:
I bought a fantastic old German fiddle from Charlie Webster about three years ago having had him recommended to me by some respected players, and would strongly recommend him myself.
Good luck. Please note that the names I gave above are people who may be able to point you in the direction of sources of fiddles in the North of Scotland. I'm not aware of Karen actually selling fiddles however, I do know that Duncan has made some before.
Don't worry, I understood. I went and got the fiddle today. Lovely old French one. Has such a nice sound compared to my old one! Would definately recommend people to go there!
Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
I'm looking to buy a relatively old fiddle within the next 2 weeks. I've had suggestions of places to go including Charlie Webster, in Abriachan. Is this one of the best places to go or does anyone know of anywhere else? Thanks.
# Posted on March 30th 2007 by creathana
Re: Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
Try contacting Duncan Dyker - Inverness I think. He may be able to advise you. Sorry, but I don't have contact details, but if you google him, or try the phone book I'm sure you'll track him down pretty quickly.
Another contact might be Karen Stevens - she's one of the musicians with Dannsa. You might try her own website, or the Dannsa website:
http://www.dannsa.com/musicians.html
http://www.karensteven.com/
Good luck.
# Posted on March 30th 2007 by Ron P
Re: Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
I bought a fantastic old German fiddle from Charlie Webster about three years ago having had him recommended to me by some respected players, and would strongly recommend him myself.
# Posted on March 31st 2007 by westcoaster
Re: Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
Thanks, I'll have a look at the Karen Stevens website.
Quite a few people have recommended Charlie Webster now. Think I might go take a look!
# Posted on April 1st 2007 by creathana
Re: Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
Good luck. Please note that the names I gave above are people who may be able to point you in the direction of sources of fiddles in the North of Scotland. I'm not aware of Karen actually selling fiddles however, I do know that Duncan has made some before.
# Posted on April 2nd 2007 by Ron P
Re: Buying Fiddles In The North Of Scotland
Don't worry, I understood. I went and got the fiddle today. Lovely old French one. Has such a nice sound compared to my old one! Would definately recommend people to go there!
# Posted on April 5th 2007 by creathana