In the spring of the year in N Wilksboro NC Merlfest put on by Doc Watson, is held. Beside great music there is a tent where different instrument makers come to show their works. Some only make several instruments a year so are from Talyor and others. Even if you get an instrument, it would be worth the time to come, sit in with some groups playing impromptu and inviting who ever knows the music to join in, as well as the tent with some of the most beautiful instruments around.
BTW I was asked to either leave or get a drool cloth, Wyndham