Skip Gorman's fiddle was stolen this year at the Monroe Mando Camp in
Owensboro. It got lifted on Friday night whilst we were off at
Gabrielle's house having our jam and barbeque pig out. We have
searched high and low and the instrument was not found in the
building. There was a party in Woodward's that night that had nothing
to do with the camp. I am wondering if one of the guests didn't lift
it as a novelty item, not realizing the value it had for its owner. I
don't believe the museum was open to the public at that time, so...
Anyway, please be on the lookout. I don't know how many of you
frequent antique stores and instrument dealers, but if you do, please
keep an eye out for it. Festivals would be a good place to peek around
too. Shad Cobb recently had about 4 instruments stolen out of his
house. I live in fear of the same thing happening to me.
There is no way to really replace the sentimental value or sonic value
an instrument has by replacing it with a new one, so please help us
look and see if we can locate this instrument. Here is a blurb that
Skip wrote to describe the fiddle...
FIDDLE STOLEN from the Bluegrass Museum in
Owensboro KY
A fiddle belonging to musician Skip Gorman of
Grafton, NH, was stolen from the lobby of the Bluegrass Museum in
Owensboro KY on the evening of Fri. Sept. 11th. That weekend I was
an instructor at the Monroe Style Mandolin Camp held at the museum.
The police were alerted and a detective Payne has been on the case.
The number of the Owensboro Police Dept. is 270 687-8888. Or call
Skip Gorman at 603 523-7661; cell: 603 667-1572 or email:
s...@skipgorman.com
This fiddle is very near and dear to me. It was a
gift from a dear friend. The fiddle has several distinctive markings
and was German-made:
1. A silver or pewter heart is inlaid in the upper
fingerboard (on the front of the neck). In the photo below the heart
is somewhat visible just under my fingers.
2. Both the f-holes are odd-shaped (with little
teeth marks) due to the fiddle having been home to mice prior to its
rescue .
3. The upper right side of the front of the fiddle
contains a unique pattern in the wood, almost like a knot.
The fiddle was in a blue hard case that
contained two bows, tune lists and a thoughtful letter gifting the
fiddle to me.
The fiddle was given to me by my good friend, JD
Rhynes, of California, several years ago. JD had rescued it from a
barn -- and it has turned out to be my favorite fiddle -- with a
wonderful sound and a very unusual look that is perfect for my old-
time cowboy performances. I look forward to its return. Laurie Lewis
had graduated the top.
Many, many thanks to all,
Your good pard,
Skip
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