The interior inscribed "Robert S. Kogut / Maker / Oviedo, FL. 1995," maple two-piece back and sides, likely spruce top. Included are a generic student bow, another bow marked CZECHOSLOVAKIA and a softshell case.

Bob Kogut lives today in Lenoir, NC and is a sponsor of Merlefest. His fiddles, renowned for their playability, are specifically built for bluegrass and traditional musicians. This one is no exception, being agreeable to single notes and doublestops the entire length of the neck.

Slight roughness to top finish; .5 in. hairline on the top near the pin; one tuning peg chipped.

$800 - 1,200