But boy they could play. Their instruments were all beat up well worn. All in all I'd say those were some very well used and happy instruments. The old guy kind of glared at me as if I had asked to personal of a question. Yes sir, some folks call me bear.
Fiddle is just a nickname.
I have never forgotten that hot muggy night in Florida, nor have I forgoten the old mans answer. As for if what he told me is true, I do not know. What I would like for this page to be is other peoples opinion of the difference between a violin and fiddle. Submitted by Brett Heizkie, fiddle and banjo genius of Oklahoma City. You can spill a beer on a fiddle and it doesn't wreck the tone.