Red Haired Boy on a replica of Paganini’s Cannone

While in Genova, Italy for concerts, I visited Panganini’s main fiddle he named the Cannone. And I visited Alberto Giordano, respected luthier and one of two caretakers of the instrument. Alberto, in all his study of the instrument has made a number of replicas. This is his first from 2004 and it’s my first time with gut strings. I get it.

[@Neal_Sporin]

Mr. Driessen, I saw you many years ago at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas ,WV. That night, you were playing in Frank Vignolo's Gypsy Grass ensemble. Terrific show-- so glad I got to see you perform :)

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

That was a fun group. Thanks for jogging the memories!

[@alextravers2750]

Nice! Glad to see and hear some chopping on gut strings. That violin has a great sound

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

thanks, it was incredible to experience. i think i need more gut in my life.

[@antoniocapelli3412]

One of my favourite fiddle players playing a violin made by one of my best friends... I couldn't ask for more!

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Thanks Tato! It was a great way to wrap up my time in Genova.

[@chrishuwer9463]

no matter how fast, this baby follows you anywhere.

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

The response and dynamic range of the gut strings were fantastic!

[@jacksongrimmmusic8935]

Dude what 🤯 that was exquisite. So cool. Also, I had a great time jamming with your pops down in Brevard at Bryan’s camp!

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Glad to hear you got to jam together. He's a good one :-)

[@marianoespinola8004]

genio Casey!!!!🤗🎻

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Thanks very much!

[@calebbhawkins]

Very cool! I’m having a Paganini fiddle remade into a 5 string. Should have it pretty soon, can’t wait!

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

please report back!

[@calebbhawkins]

@@CaseyDriessenMusic I will have a full report! Probably a full set of videos on it, next month is a heavy gig month so this sucker will go right to work for me

[@isonilstrings]

Amazing all the way! 🚀

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Thanks Isonil!

[@isonilstrings]

@@CaseyDriessenMusic you are welcome 🙏🏾