5-String Fiddle Demo!

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5-String Fiddle Demo and Fretboard Summit Recap!

Screenshot of a youtube video where Ian Parker is playing a five string fiddle made by Shelby Martignacco

We are so grateful to our talented friend Ian Parker for recording this demo of the latest Martignacco 5-string fiddle! The demo features a tune Ian wrote himself, so be sure to check it out on our website or youtube and come try the fiddle out in person at the IBMA World of Bluegrass in October! You can find Ian on Instagram and check out his band Meadow Mountain!

Steven R. Thomas and Shelby Martignacco standing near their presentation table at the fretboard summit 2026 with three mandolins and one 5 string fiddle on display

We had a fantastic time at the Fretboard Summit this year! It is so inspiring seeing the high quality of work other luthiers are doing and get to connect with players and makers alike! We caught a fantastic show as well, back to back guitar and mandolin duos with Frank Solivan and Jack Dunlap starting off and ending with Jacob Jolliff and Michel Daves. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi!

Steven and I are both racing to finish some more instruments to present at the IBMA World of Bluegrass!

Steven is just beginning to stain and varnish this A style mandolin and I am working on construction on another 5-string!

Save the Date!

IBMA World of Bluegrass October 20-24 2026

We will also be exhibiting at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, which will take place in the vibrant city of Chattanooga, TN! We look forward to engaging with fellow musicians, enthusiasts, and fans of bluegrass music, and sharing our passion for exceptional string instruments.

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