Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Guadagnini, Giambattista I

Milan · 1685 to 1768

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Scan 61.
GUADAGNINI (Giambattista I) — Milan and Parme 1685-1768. Very probably Lorenzo's brother. Followed Strad and Amati models. If his instruments lack finish, this is compensated by a fine gilt yellow varnish and excellent tone.

Same name

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 28 more Guadagnini pages under G.

Same town, same time

28 other Milan makers have a year in the 1600s. A few of them:

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