.. jAlbum 9 Some of the completed Frank's Fiddles with details. Click an image to enlarge and read more details. slides/151.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #151 has a beautiful big leaf maple back made from wood Frank purchased from a dealer in Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The color of this instrument is a rich, red-brown.&nbsp; This instrument is very easy to play, has a very full, even tone, and projects very well. Instrument #151 has a beautiful big leaf maple back made from wood Frank purchased from a dealer in Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The color of this instrument is a rich, red-brown.&nbsp; This instrument is very easy to play, has a very full, even tone, and projects very well. slides/151.jpg slides/152.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #152 - This violin was handcrafted especially for 10-year old Annie McCutchan and was completed in December 2007. &nbsp;The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce and the back is made from a piece of big leaf maple purchased from Orcas Island Tonewoods in Washington. &nbsp;Annie's Mother, Gayle, described the violin as mellow sounding with great volume and is amazingly sweet for a newly made instrument. #152 - This violin was handcrafted especially for 10-year old Annie McCutchan and was completed in December 2007. &nbsp;The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce and the back is made from a piece of big leaf maple purchased from Orcas Island Tonewoods in Washington. &nbsp;Annie's Mother, Gayle, described the violin as mellow sounding with great volume and is amazingly sweet for a newly made instrument. slides/152.jpg slides/153.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #153, a Maggini model 5-string, has a back made from Carolina Poplar wood that Frank harvested near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument is a nice medium brown color with just a touch of red.&nbsp; This 5-string has just been played about an hour in the shop, but it is very responsive, easy to play, projects well and is even across the strings. Instrument #153, a Maggini model 5-string, has a back made from Carolina Poplar wood that Frank harvested near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument is a nice medium brown color with just a touch of red.&nbsp; This 5-string has just been played about an hour in the shop, but it is very responsive, easy to play, projects well and is even across the strings. slides/153.jpg slides/154.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #154 has a very interesting Mrytlewood back made from wood Frank purchased for Orcas Island Tonewoods in Washington.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument is a medium brown in color with a hint of red. Frank has just finished setting up #154 and feels it is going to be an excellent instrument – easy to play, very full rich tone, even across the strings, and has good projection. Instrument #154 has a very interesting Mrytlewood back made from wood Frank purchased for Orcas Island Tonewoods in Washington.&nbsp; The top is made from Frank’s Engelmann Spruce that he harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument is a medium brown in color with a hint of red. Frank has just finished setting up #154 and feels it is going to be an excellent instrument – easy to play, very full rich tone, even across the strings, and has good projection. slides/154.jpg slides/155.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #155, a 4-string Guarneri model, was completed in March 2008.&nbsp; This instrument has an Idaho Engelmann spruce top and a uniquely figured silver maple back, sides and scroll. &nbsp; Frank nicknamed this instrument &quot;smiley&quot; because the figure on the back reminded him of a big smiley face. &nbsp; The silver maple was harvested by Frank’s father 40-50 years ago. &nbsp; The fiddle has great tonal qualities and is very even in volume across the four strings. &nbsp; This instrument was purchased in April 2008 as a very special gift for the wife of a California man who had recently purchased #144 for himself. #155, a 4-string Guarneri model, was completed in March 2008.&nbsp; This instrument has an Idaho Engelmann spruce top and a uniquely figured silver maple back, sides and scroll. &nbsp; Frank nicknamed this instrument &quot;smiley&quot; because the figure on the back reminded him of a big smiley face. &nbsp; The silver maple was harvested by Frank’s father 40-50 years ago. &nbsp; The fiddle has great tonal qualities and is very even in volume across the four strings. &nbsp; This instrument was purchased in April 2008 as a very special gift for the wife of a California man who had recently purchased #144 for himself. slides/155.jpg slides/156.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #156, a 4-string, was completed in March 2008. &nbsp; This instrument was custom made for David Kuntz of Illinois. &nbsp; David plays for barn dances and various other events in his area.&nbsp; Top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann Spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID. &nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of beautifully figured Big Leaf Maple Frank purchased from Bay Woods, Port Townsend, Washington. #156, a 4-string, was completed in March 2008. &nbsp; This instrument was custom made for David Kuntz of Illinois. &nbsp; David plays for barn dances and various other events in his area.&nbsp; Top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann Spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID. &nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of beautifully figured Big Leaf Maple Frank purchased from Bay Woods, Port Townsend, Washington. slides/156.jpg slides/157.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #157 is a 5-string fiddle completed in April 2008. &nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from Idaho north of Brundage Mountain in central Idaho. &nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Carolina Poplar, wood Frank harvested on the Saras farm near Shoshone, Idaho. &nbsp; This 5-string is set up with Prim steel strings on the A, E, D, G and a Helicore Viola C string. &nbsp; The color of this fiddle is a medium golden brown. &nbsp; The fiddle was made from a Maggini pattern, including Maggini &quot;F&quot; holes and double purfling. &nbsp; It has good volume and very good tonal qualities. &nbsp; Frank sold #157 at the CBA Father’s Day bluegrass festival in Grass Valley, California. #157 is a 5-string fiddle completed in April 2008. &nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from Idaho north of Brundage Mountain in central Idaho. &nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Carolina Poplar, wood Frank harvested on the Saras farm near Shoshone, Idaho. &nbsp; This 5-string is set up with Prim steel strings on the A, E, D, G and a Helicore Viola C string. &nbsp; The color of this fiddle is a medium golden brown. &nbsp; The fiddle was made from a Maggini pattern, including Maggini &quot;F&quot; holes and double purfling. &nbsp; It has good volume and very good tonal qualities. &nbsp; Frank sold #157 at the CBA Father’s Day bluegrass festival in Grass Valley, California. slides/157.jpg slides/158.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #158 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in May 2008. &nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this instrument are a nicely figured quilted maple that came from the Washington coast. &nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from Idaho north of Brundage Mountain in central Idaho. &nbsp; This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings. &nbsp; This deep red brown colored instrument is making its debut at the CBA Father’s Day bluegrass festival in Grass Valley, California. #158 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in May 2008. &nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this instrument are a nicely figured quilted maple that came from the Washington coast. &nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from Idaho north of Brundage Mountain in central Idaho. &nbsp; This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings. &nbsp; This deep red brown colored instrument is making its debut at the CBA Father’s Day bluegrass festival in Grass Valley, California. slides/158.jpg slides/159.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #159 is a 4-string completed in May 2008. &nbsp; This instrument was custom made for 10-year old John Mueller of &quot;The Muellers&quot; a family band from Maine. &nbsp; Frank had the privilege of hand delivering this instrument to John at Silver Dollar City. &nbsp; It was great to hear him play it for the first time. &nbsp; Top wood used for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann Spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID. &nbsp; The Back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of beautifully figured Big Leaf Maple Frank purchased from Bay Woods, Port Townsend, Washington. #159 is a 4-string completed in May 2008. &nbsp; This instrument was custom made for 10-year old John Mueller of &quot;The Muellers&quot; a family band from Maine. &nbsp; Frank had the privilege of hand delivering this instrument to John at Silver Dollar City. &nbsp; It was great to hear him play it for the first time. &nbsp; Top wood used for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann Spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID. &nbsp; The Back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of beautifully figured Big Leaf Maple Frank purchased from Bay Woods, Port Townsend, Washington. slides/159.jpg slides/161.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #161 is a 5-string fiddle completed in August 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Carolina Poplar, wood Frank harvested on the Saras farm near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This 5-string is set up with Helicore heavy strings on the A, E, D, G and a Helicore Viola C string.&nbsp; The color of this fiddle is a medium golden brown.&nbsp; The fiddle was made from a Maggini pattern, including Maggini &quot;F&Quot; holes and double purfling.&nbsp; It has good volume and very good tonal qualities.&nbsp; This instrument is available and Frank will display it at the Havasu City, Arizona bluegrass festival the first weekend of March. #161 is a 5-string fiddle completed in August 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Carolina Poplar, wood Frank harvested on the Saras farm near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This 5-string is set up with Helicore heavy strings on the A, E, D, G and a Helicore Viola C string.&nbsp; The color of this fiddle is a medium golden brown.&nbsp; The fiddle was made from a Maggini pattern, including Maggini &quot;F&Quot; holes and double purfling.&nbsp; It has good volume and very good tonal qualities.&nbsp; This instrument is available and Frank will display it at the Havasu City, Arizona bluegrass festival the first weekend of March. slides/161.jpg slides/162.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #162 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in September 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this instrument are big leaf maple from Orcas Island Tonewoods.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings.&nbsp; This medium brown colored instrument was competed in the steel-string category at the Violin Makers Association of Arizona competition in October 2008 and placed sixth in tone in the first round, but did not make it in the top five instruments in the second round.&nbsp; This instrument sold at the Tucson Bluegrass Festival right after the competition. #162 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in September 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this instrument are big leaf maple from Orcas Island Tonewoods.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings.&nbsp; This medium brown colored instrument was competed in the steel-string category at the Violin Makers Association of Arizona competition in October 2008 and placed sixth in tone in the first round, but did not make it in the top five instruments in the second round.&nbsp; This instrument sold at the Tucson Bluegrass Festival right after the competition. slides/162.jpg slides/163.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #163 is a 4-string Strad model completed in September 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this violin are silver maple, wood that Frank's Father harvested 40-50 years ago in Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This violin was setup as a classical violin and was competed in the gut-string category at the Violin Makers Association of Arizona competition in October 2008 and placed 12th in tone in the first round.&nbsp; Unfortunately only the top ten instruments move into the second round.&nbsp; This instrument has a good even tone and is very easy to play.&nbsp; This instrument is available and if it does not sell before March, Frank will display it at the Havasu City, Arizona bluegrass festival the first weekend of March. #163 is a 4-string Strad model completed in September 2008.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck on this violin are silver maple, wood that Frank's Father harvested 40-50 years ago in Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This violin was setup as a classical violin and was competed in the gut-string category at the Violin Makers Association of Arizona competition in October 2008 and placed 12th in tone in the first round.&nbsp; Unfortunately only the top ten instruments move into the second round.&nbsp; This instrument has a good even tone and is very easy to play.&nbsp; This instrument is available and if it does not sell before March, Frank will display it at the Havasu City, Arizona bluegrass festival the first weekend of March. slides/163.jpg slides/165.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #165 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was custom made for a professional musician.&nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument was completed in December 2008 and it has a very strong, very clear and very even tone. #165 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was custom made for a professional musician.&nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument was completed in December 2008 and it has a very strong, very clear and very even tone. slides/165.jpg slides/166.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #166 is a 5-string Guarneri model that was custom made for a professional musician and was completed in December 2008.&nbsp; The musician requested that the Guarneri model be used rather than the Maggini model that Frank normally uses for his 5-strings.&nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument has a nice brown color with a yellow undertone.&nbsp; This instrument was played on stage at the River City Bluegrass Festival and sounded great. #166 is a 5-string Guarneri model that was custom made for a professional musician and was completed in December 2008.&nbsp; The musician requested that the Guarneri model be used rather than the Maggini model that Frank normally uses for his 5-strings.&nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument has a nice brown color with a yellow undertone.&nbsp; This instrument was played on stage at the River City Bluegrass Festival and sounded great. slides/166.jpg slides/167.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #167 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in February 2009. &nbsp;The one-piece back, sides and neck on this instrument are quilted maple Frank purchased from a young man at the Darrington, WA Bluegrass Festival. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings. &nbsp;This rich, red-brown colored instrument made its debut at the Lake Havasu City, AZ festival and it was amazing to listen to it blossom after several days of playing. &nbsp;It exhibits a very pleasing, clear and even tone. #167 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in February 2009. &nbsp;The one-piece back, sides and neck on this instrument are quilted maple Frank purchased from a young man at the Darrington, WA Bluegrass Festival. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This fiddle has a very pleasing tone and is well balanced on all four strings. &nbsp;This rich, red-brown colored instrument made its debut at the Lake Havasu City, AZ festival and it was amazing to listen to it blossom after several days of playing. &nbsp;It exhibits a very pleasing, clear and even tone. slides/167.jpg slides/168.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #168 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in late February 2009. &nbsp;The one-piece back, sides and neck on this violin are made from a very unique piece of figured maple that appears to be birdseye at first glance, but is actually quilted maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This instrument is a medium brown with a nice yellow undercoat. &nbsp;When making its debut at the Lake Havasu City, AZ festival it received very favorable comments about its beauty, evenness, and rich mellow tone. #168 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in late February 2009. &nbsp;The one-piece back, sides and neck on this violin are made from a very unique piece of figured maple that appears to be birdseye at first glance, but is actually quilted maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This instrument is a medium brown with a nice yellow undercoat. &nbsp;When making its debut at the Lake Havasu City, AZ festival it received very favorable comments about its beauty, evenness, and rich mellow tone. slides/168.jpg slides/169.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #169 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was custom made in March 2009 for a professional musician who plays for a country band. &nbsp;The one-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This instrument has a beautiful deep tone that is very clear and even. #169 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was custom made in March 2009 for a professional musician who plays for a country band. &nbsp;The one-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp;The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp;This instrument has a beautiful deep tone that is very clear and even. slides/169.jpg slides/170.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 <p>#170 is a 4-string Strad model that was completed in August 2009 as part of a wood worker’s project initiated by Representative Max Black, District 15, Boise, Idaho. &nbsp;A beautiful piece of red oak that was harvested from a tree planted at the Idaho Capitol building in 1891 by then President Benjamin Harrison was used for the back, sides, scroll and chinrest. &nbsp;The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.</p> <p>Never having used red oak for a fiddle back, Frank found this to be an intriguing project. &nbsp;The oak has rather unique characteristics and was much easier to carve than he had anticipated. &nbsp;Frank wasn’t sure how the tonal qualities of this wood would compare to the maple and other woods he normally uses for his instrument backs. &nbsp;He was pleasantly surprised to find that the instrument produced a very clear, sweet tone, had good volume, and the projection was amazing.</p> <p>Click <a href="../../../recent/index.html">HERE</a> for complete details on this project and learn where this instrument will be displayed.</p> <p>#170 is a 4-string Strad model that was completed in August 2009 as part of a wood worker’s project initiated by Representative Max Black, District 15, Boise, Idaho. &nbsp;A beautiful piece of red oak that was harvested from a tree planted at the Idaho Capitol building in 1891 by then President Benjamin Harrison was used for the back, sides, scroll and chinrest. &nbsp;The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.</p> <p>Never having used red oak for a fiddle back, Frank found this to be an intriguing project. &nbsp;The oak has rather unique characteristics and was much easier to carve than he had anticipated. &nbsp;Frank wasn’t sure how the tonal qualities of this wood would compare to the maple and other woods he normally uses for his instrument backs. &nbsp;He was pleasantly surprised to find that the instrument produced a very clear, sweet tone, had good volume, and the projection was amazing.</p> <p>Click <a href="../../../recent/index.html">HERE</a> for complete details on this project and learn where this instrument will be displayed.</p> slides/170.jpg slides/171.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #171 is a 5-string Maggini model that was completed in May 2009 for a musician and good friend in California.&nbsp; The one-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from quilted maple purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, Washington. &nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp; The finish on this fiddle is a light golden brown. &nbsp; The fiddle was made using a Maggini pattern with double purfling. &nbsp; This instrument was described to Frank as being silky smooth and very even. &nbsp; This instrument will be delivered in June. #171 is a 5-string Maggini model that was completed in May 2009 for a musician and good friend in California.&nbsp; The one-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from quilted maple purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, Washington. &nbsp; The top wood on this fiddle is Idaho Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp; The finish on this fiddle is a light golden brown. &nbsp; The fiddle was made using a Maggini pattern with double purfling. &nbsp; This instrument was described to Frank as being silky smooth and very even. &nbsp; This instrument will be delivered in June. slides/171.jpg slides/172.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #172 is a 5-string Guarneri model that was completed in June 2009. &nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp; Frank used a light amber oil varnish on this instrument. &nbsp; This 5-string has a wonderful rich tone that projects well, is even across the strings, and is easy to play. &nbsp; This instrument is making its debut at the Father’s Day festival in Grass Valley, California. #172 is a 5-string Guarneri model that was completed in June 2009. &nbsp; The two-piece back, the sides and the neck are made from big leaf maple that Frank purchased from Bay Woods near Port Townsend, WA. &nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain. &nbsp; Frank used a light amber oil varnish on this instrument. &nbsp; This 5-string has a wonderful rich tone that projects well, is even across the strings, and is easy to play. &nbsp; This instrument is making its debut at the Father’s Day festival in Grass Valley, California. slides/172.jpg slides/173.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #173, a three-fourth size Strad model, was completed in October 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was a custom order for a lady from North Carolina who is about 5 feet tall and has very small hands.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce and the back, ribs and scroll are from a nicely figured piece of Carolina poplar.&nbsp; Although this is only a three-fourth size instrument it has full-size tone. It projects very well and has a nice, even tone. #173, a three-fourth size Strad model, was completed in October 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was a custom order for a lady from North Carolina who is about 5 feet tall and has very small hands.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann spruce and the back, ribs and scroll are from a nicely figured piece of Carolina poplar.&nbsp; Although this is only a three-fourth size instrument it has full-size tone. It projects very well and has a nice, even tone. slides/173.jpg slides/174.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #174, a 4-string, was completed in October 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was custom made for a customer in Green Bay, Wisconsin.&nbsp; The top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID.&nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of very unique zebra Myrtlewood that Frank purchased in Oregon.&nbsp; Frank felt this was a great sounding fiddle.&nbsp; He competed it in the steel-string division at the October Violin Making Competition in Tucson, Arizona and it placed third in tone in the first round. #174, a 4-string, was completed in October 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was custom made for a customer in Green Bay, Wisconsin.&nbsp; The top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID.&nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of very unique zebra Myrtlewood that Frank purchased in Oregon.&nbsp; Frank felt this was a great sounding fiddle.&nbsp; He competed it in the steel-string division at the October Violin Making Competition in Tucson, Arizona and it placed third in tone in the first round. slides/174.jpg slides/175.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #175, a 4-string, was completed in April 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was custom made for a young lady here in Boise who has been playing fiddle a few months, but she is progressing very well.&nbsp; She will compete with #175 in the Idaho Open Fiddle Contest in early June.&nbsp; The top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID.&nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of quilted maple from Bay Well Woods near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; At the customer’s request Frank used a light honey colored finish on this instrument. This fiddle has a rich, deep tone. #175, a 4-string, was completed in April 2009.&nbsp; This instrument was custom made for a young lady here in Boise who has been playing fiddle a few months, but she is progressing very well.&nbsp; She will compete with #175 in the Idaho Open Fiddle Contest in early June.&nbsp; The top wood for this Guarneri model is Idaho Engelmann spruce cut by Frank near Brundage Ski Area just outside McCall, ID.&nbsp; The back wood, sides and neck are made from a piece of quilted maple from Bay Well Woods near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; At the customer’s request Frank used a light honey colored finish on this instrument. This fiddle has a rich, deep tone. slides/175.jpg slides/176.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #176, a Guarneri model 5-string was completed in June 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back is made from Sycamore wood that Frank harvested from a friend's front lawn in Boise, Idaho.&nbsp; Frank was pleased with the tone and projection of #176.&nbsp; This instrument made its debut at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, CA and was purchased the first day by a teacher and accomplished musician from the El Dorado area. Instrument #176, a Guarneri model 5-string was completed in June 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back is made from Sycamore wood that Frank harvested from a friend's front lawn in Boise, Idaho.&nbsp; Frank was pleased with the tone and projection of #176.&nbsp; This instrument made its debut at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, CA and was purchased the first day by a teacher and accomplished musician from the El Dorado area. slides/176.jpg slides/177.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #177, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in late June 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The instrument has a very clear, sweet tone.&nbsp; The Darrington Washington Bluegrass festival in July was the first place #177 was shown and a lady from the Seattle area purchased it right after the festival. Instrument #177, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in late June 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from near Port Townsend, WA.&nbsp; The instrument has a very clear, sweet tone.&nbsp; The Darrington Washington Bluegrass festival in July was the first place #177 was shown and a lady from the Seattle area purchased it right after the festival. slides/177.jpg slides/178.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #178, a custom ordered Guarneri model 5-string was completed in September 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near Goose Lake north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a rare piece of Red Oak that came from a tree planted on the Idaho Capitol lawn by the late President Benjamin Harrison in 1891.&nbsp; You can read more about the special back wood and a project Frank was involved with by going to the &quot;Latest Project&quot; page.&nbsp; This instrument will be delivered at the Amador County Bluegrass Festival in Plymouth, CA.&nbsp; The customer requested a very special 5-string and had no idea what special back wood was being used. Instrument #178, a custom ordered Guarneri model 5-string was completed in September 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near Goose Lake north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a rare piece of Red Oak that came from a tree planted on the Idaho Capitol lawn by the late President Benjamin Harrison in 1891.&nbsp; You can read more about the special back wood and a project Frank was involved with by going to the &quot;Latest Project&quot; page.&nbsp; This instrument will be delivered at the Amador County Bluegrass Festival in Plymouth, CA.&nbsp; The customer requested a very special 5-string and had no idea what special back wood was being used. slides/178.jpg slides/179.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #179, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in August 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Sycamore wood from a friend's lawn in Northwest Boise.&nbsp; Frank is very pleased with the tone and projection that the combination of spruce and sycamore produces.&nbsp; This instrument will be competed at the Tucson Violin Maker's Competition in October. Instrument #179, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in August 2010.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Sycamore wood from a friend's lawn in Northwest Boise.&nbsp; Frank is very pleased with the tone and projection that the combination of spruce and sycamore produces.&nbsp; This instrument will be competed at the Tucson Violin Maker's Competition in October. slides/179.jpg slides/180.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #180 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in October 2010.&nbsp; The wood for the back, sides and neck on this instrument was Carolina poplar from the tree Frank cut down in 1999 on the Saras Farm near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho in the Goose Lake area near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; Frank entered this instrument in the Violin Maker’s of Arizona Competition in Tucson, Arizona in October and it tied for fourth in tone in the first round and fifth in tone after three rounds.&nbsp; Justen Haynes, fiddler for Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, acquired this instrument at the Tucson Bluegrass Festival a week after the competition. #180 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in October 2010.&nbsp; The wood for the back, sides and neck on this instrument was Carolina poplar from the tree Frank cut down in 1999 on the Saras Farm near Shoshone, Idaho.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho in the Goose Lake area near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; Frank entered this instrument in the Violin Maker’s of Arizona Competition in Tucson, Arizona in October and it tied for fourth in tone in the first round and fifth in tone after three rounds.&nbsp; Justen Haynes, fiddler for Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, acquired this instrument at the Tucson Bluegrass Festival a week after the competition. slides/180.jpg slides/181.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #181 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in late November 2010.&nbsp; The one-piece back, sides and neck on this violin are made from a beautiful aged piece of quilted maple that Frank purchased from a friend in Cottonwood, Arizona.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho in the Goose Lake area near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument was medium brown in color and had a rich, even tone.<br/><br/>Daniel Foulks, fiddler for the <a href="http://www.thirdgenerationbluegrassband.com" target="_blank">IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band</a> got this Frank's fiddle #181 at the Bullhead City Arizona Bluegrass Festival.&nbsp; Daniel has tried out Frank's instruments for a number of years at festivals and decided that #181 was a great fit for the various types of music he enjoys playing.&nbsp; Daniel began playing classical music at age four and has a Bachelors of Music Education degree from OU.&nbsp; When not playing with the band, Daniel teaches orchestra and also teaches various instruments to a number of private students. #181 is a 4-string Guarneri model completed in late November 2010.&nbsp; The one-piece back, sides and neck on this violin are made from a beautiful aged piece of quilted maple that Frank purchased from a friend in Cottonwood, Arizona.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that came from central Idaho in the Goose Lake area near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; This instrument was medium brown in color and had a rich, even tone.<br/><br/>Daniel Foulks, fiddler for the <a href="http://www.thirdgenerationbluegrassband.com" target="_blank">IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band</a> got this Frank's fiddle #181 at the Bullhead City Arizona Bluegrass Festival.&nbsp; Daniel has tried out Frank's instruments for a number of years at festivals and decided that #181 was a great fit for the various types of music he enjoys playing.&nbsp; Daniel began playing classical music at age four and has a Bachelors of Music Education degree from OU.&nbsp; When not playing with the band, Daniel teaches orchestra and also teaches various instruments to a number of private students. slides/181.jpg slides/182.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 #182 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was finished in December 2010.&nbsp; The two-piece back, sides and neck are silver maple that Frank’s Father harvested 40-50 years ago.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument has an antiqued appearance and is very easy to play.&nbsp; It has a beautiful deep tone that is very clear and even.&nbsp; This instrument was purchased by a Grandfather for his Granddaughter Ludi.&nbsp; Ludi is a special young lady who has recorded two CDs of her favorite fiddle tunes and donates all of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness. #182 is a 4-string Guarneri model that was finished in December 2010.&nbsp; The two-piece back, sides and neck are silver maple that Frank’s Father harvested 40-50 years ago.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann spruce that Frank harvested in central Idaho north of Brundage Mountain.&nbsp; This instrument has an antiqued appearance and is very easy to play.&nbsp; It has a beautiful deep tone that is very clear and even.&nbsp; This instrument was purchased by a Grandfather for his Granddaughter Ludi.&nbsp; Ludi is a special young lady who has recorded two CDs of her favorite fiddle tunes and donates all of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Awareness. slides/182.jpg slides/183.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #183, a Guarneri model 5-string, was completed in January 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back is made from a nice piece of Big Leaf Fiddleback Maple that Frank purchased from a dealer near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; The first person to play this instrument was a local music teacher who was amazed at its evenness, playability and beautiful tone.&nbsp; Frank plans to take this instrument with him when he travels to North Carolina and Virginia in May. Instrument #183, a Guarneri model 5-string, was completed in January 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back is made from a nice piece of Big Leaf Fiddleback Maple that Frank purchased from a dealer near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; The first person to play this instrument was a local music teacher who was amazed at its evenness, playability and beautiful tone.&nbsp; Frank plans to take this instrument with him when he travels to North Carolina and Virginia in May. slides/183.jpg slides/184.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #184, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in February 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Sycamore wood from a friend’s lawn in Northwest Boise.&nbsp; Frank is very pleased with the tone and projection that the combination of Spruce and Sycamore produces.&nbsp; This is the third instrument Frank has made using the Boise Sycamore and all three instruments have sold quickly.&nbsp; This instrument was sold to Caroline Blessing at the bluegrass festival in Lake Havasu City in March.&nbsp; Caroline began playing at age seven and has studied classical, old time and bluegrass music.&nbsp; She and Jerry Turner offer Bluegrass Jam Cruises through <a href="http://www.cruise2jam.com" target="_blank">www.cruise2jam.com</a>. Instrument #184, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in February 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested north of Brundage Mountain in 1999.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Sycamore wood from a friend’s lawn in Northwest Boise.&nbsp; Frank is very pleased with the tone and projection that the combination of Spruce and Sycamore produces.&nbsp; This is the third instrument Frank has made using the Boise Sycamore and all three instruments have sold quickly.&nbsp; This instrument was sold to Caroline Blessing at the bluegrass festival in Lake Havasu City in March.&nbsp; Caroline began playing at age seven and has studied classical, old time and bluegrass music.&nbsp; She and Jerry Turner offer Bluegrass Jam Cruises through <a href="http://www.cruise2jam.com" target="_blank">www.cruise2jam.com</a>. slides/184.jpg slides/185.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #185, a Guarneri model 4-String, was completed in April 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a nice piece of Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington. &nbsp; This instrument has a deep, mellow tone, is even across all the strings and resonates very well. &nbsp; Frank plans to compete #185 at the violin maker’s competition in October at Tucson, Arizona. Instrument #185, a Guarneri model 4-String, was completed in April 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a nice piece of Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington. &nbsp; This instrument has a deep, mellow tone, is even across all the strings and resonates very well. &nbsp; Frank plans to compete #185 at the violin maker’s competition in October at Tucson, Arizona. slides/185.jpg slides/186.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #186, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in June 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is a piece of Sitka Spruce that Frank got from a friend.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a piece of Quilted Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; Frank has received excellent feedback on the tone and playability of this instrument. &nbsp; If not sold by October, Frank plans to compete #186 at the violin maker’s competition in October at Tucson, Arizona. Instrument #186, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in June 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is a piece of Sitka Spruce that Frank got from a friend.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a piece of Quilted Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; Frank has received excellent feedback on the tone and playability of this instrument. &nbsp; If not sold by October, Frank plans to compete #186 at the violin maker’s competition in October at Tucson, Arizona. slides/186.jpg slides/187.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #187, a Guarneri model 5-string, was completed in June 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Pennsylvania Silver Maple that Frank purchased from the hardwood store in Eagle, ID.&nbsp; This instrument has a wonderful even tone and sold at the Darrington, Washington bluegrass festival in July. Instrument #187, a Guarneri model 5-string, was completed in June 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from Pennsylvania Silver Maple that Frank purchased from the hardwood store in Eagle, ID.&nbsp; This instrument has a wonderful even tone and sold at the Darrington, Washington bluegrass festival in July. slides/187.jpg slides/188.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #188, a Guarneri 5-string, was completed in September 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a piece of Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; This 5-string was purchased at Blythe, California in January 2012 by a lady who not only plays violin but plays harp for patients at various Hospice facilities in Tucson, Arizona. Instrument #188, a Guarneri 5-string, was completed in September 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a piece of Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a mill near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; This 5-string was purchased at Blythe, California in January 2012 by a lady who not only plays violin but plays harp for patients at various Hospice facilities in Tucson, Arizona. slides/188.jpg slides/189.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #189, a Guarneri 5-String, was completed in September 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a rare piece of Tiger-striped Myrtlewood that Frank purchased near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; This instrument has a beautiful sweet tone and is very easy to play. Instrument #189, a Guarneri 5-String, was completed in September 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a rare piece of Tiger-striped Myrtlewood that Frank purchased near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; This instrument has a beautiful sweet tone and is very easy to play. slides/189.jpg slides/190.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #190 was a custom ordered Guarneri 5-String that was completed in December 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a rare piece of Tiger-striped Myrtlewood that Frank purchased near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; This instrument was made for Jeremy Garrett, fiddler for the Infamous String Dusters. Instrument #190 was a custom ordered Guarneri 5-String that was completed in December 2011.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are from a rare piece of Tiger-striped Myrtlewood that Frank purchased near Ophir, Oregon.&nbsp; This instrument was made for Jeremy Garrett, fiddler for the Infamous String Dusters. slides/190.jpg slides/191.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #191, a 4-string violin based on a Guarneri pattern, was handcrafted by Frank E. Daniels, Meridian, Idaho and was completed in August 2012.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank purchased from Simeon Chambers in Colorado.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a wood dealer located near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; This violin has a sweet, even sound.&nbsp; As of February 2013, this instrument is still available. Instrument #191, a 4-string violin based on a Guarneri pattern, was handcrafted by Frank E. Daniels, Meridian, Idaho and was completed in August 2012.&nbsp; The top wood is Engelmann Spruce that Frank purchased from Simeon Chambers in Colorado.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are Big Leaf Maple that Frank purchased from a wood dealer located near Port Townsend, Washington.&nbsp; This violin has a sweet, even sound.&nbsp; As of February 2013, this instrument is still available. slides/191.jpg slides/192.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #192, was a custom order that was completed in September 2012.&nbsp; The customer flew to Boise in July to bring Frank the European maple and spruce and the rosewood fittings he wanted used for the instrument. He had a unique scroll that he liked and wanted the &quot;F&quot; holes designed in an &quot;S&quot; shape.&nbsp; This was an interesting project and produced a good instrument.&nbsp; Frank delivered the instrument to Ed in California on his way to the Plymouth Bluegrass Festival. Instrument #192, was a custom order that was completed in September 2012.&nbsp; The customer flew to Boise in July to bring Frank the European maple and spruce and the rosewood fittings he wanted used for the instrument. He had a unique scroll that he liked and wanted the &quot;F&quot; holes designed in an &quot;S&quot; shape.&nbsp; This was an interesting project and produced a good instrument.&nbsp; Frank delivered the instrument to Ed in California on his way to the Plymouth Bluegrass Festival. slides/192.jpg slides/193.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #193, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in September 2012.&nbsp; The back, ribs and neck are from a piece of silver maple that Frank's Father harvested some 30 - 50 years ago in Southwest Idaho and the top wood was a piece of Engelmann Spruce that Frank purchased from Simeon Chambers in Colorado.&nbsp; Frank entered this instrument at the VMAAI competition in October and it tied for 5th place in the steel string first round tone category.&nbsp; This 4-string sold in December to the Petersen family from Branson, MO for their daughter Katie.&nbsp; See their website at <a href="http://www.petersenfamilyband.com" target="_blank">www.petersenfamilyband.com</a>. Instrument #193, a Guarneri model 4-string, was completed in September 2012.&nbsp; The back, ribs and neck are from a piece of silver maple that Frank's Father harvested some 30 - 50 years ago in Southwest Idaho and the top wood was a piece of Engelmann Spruce that Frank purchased from Simeon Chambers in Colorado.&nbsp; Frank entered this instrument at the VMAAI competition in October and it tied for 5th place in the steel string first round tone category.&nbsp; This 4-string sold in December to the Petersen family from Branson, MO for their daughter Katie.&nbsp; See their website at <a href="http://www.petersenfamilyband.com" target="_blank">www.petersenfamilyband.com</a>. slides/193.jpg slides/194.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #194, a custom made 5-string based on a Guarneri pattern, was made for Lizzy Long who plays with the “Little Roy and Lizzy Show”.&nbsp; This instrument was completed in November 2012.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are &quot;tiger stripped&quot; Myrtlewood, a very rare wood that Frank purchased from a wood dealer located near Brookings, Oregon.&nbsp; Lizzy custom ordered this 5-string in September 2012 after hearing and playing Billy Hawks’ #189 5-string. Instrument #194, a custom made 5-string based on a Guarneri pattern, was made for Lizzy Long who plays with the “Little Roy and Lizzy Show”.&nbsp; This instrument was completed in November 2012.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are &quot;tiger stripped&quot; Myrtlewood, a very rare wood that Frank purchased from a wood dealer located near Brookings, Oregon.&nbsp; Lizzy custom ordered this 5-string in September 2012 after hearing and playing Billy Hawks’ #189 5-string. slides/194.jpg slides/197.html# Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:21:59 -0800 Instrument #197, a 5-string based on a Guarneri pattern, was completed in January 2013.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a beautiful piece of Quilted Maple that Frank purchased from a friend who lives in Arizona.&nbsp; This 5-string has a wonderful deep tone, is even across the strings, and is very open for a new instrument.&nbsp; This 5-string was played by BJ Cherryholmes and other band members at the Colorado River Bluegrass Festival at Bullhead City, AZ and they gave very favorable feedback. Instrument #197, a 5-string based on a Guarneri pattern, was completed in January 2013.&nbsp; The top wood is Idaho Engelmann Spruce that Frank harvested near McCall, Idaho.&nbsp; The back, sides and neck are made from a beautiful piece of Quilted Maple that Frank purchased from a friend who lives in Arizona.&nbsp; This 5-string has a wonderful deep tone, is even across the strings, and is very open for a new instrument.&nbsp; This 5-string was played by BJ Cherryholmes and other band members at the Colorado River Bluegrass Festival at Bullhead City, AZ and they gave very favorable feedback. slides/197.jpg