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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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1master worked at Parma, Milan and Plaisance. Pupil of Stradivarius his workmanship is very fine. Small pattern of medium height with a personal touch. His sound holes recall those of Stradivarius and Guarnerius, but are more slanted; the scroll is very original. The model is rather flat and its very supple varnish of a warm yellow or reddish tint. The woods employed are fine and good for the sound production, which is excellent. Double purfled instruments are also found, No 92.
3GUADAGNINI (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.
5GUADAGNINI (Giovanni-Battista II) — Cremona, Piacenze, Milan and Turin 1711-1786. Born at Cremona. Son and pupil of Lorenzo. Calls himself pupil of Stradivarius on the labels of instruments made at Turin. In spite of the fact that he adopted the Cremonese master's model, one can trace the qualities of his father in his workmanship; The design of sound holes and scroll is however entirely his own. The instruments made by him at Turin about 1774 are magnificent. Splendid woods. Brown-red or gold-yellow varnish of fine composition. The quality of tone is brilliant and deep. The instruments made at Piacenza are not so fine either in make or varnish, although exceptions are found. Nos 91 – 93 – 98.
7GUADAGNINI (Giovanni-Antonio) — Turin circa 1744. This distinguished maker must belong to the above Guadagnini family. Perhaps Lorenzo's brother. On his labels he calls himself a pupil of Stradivarius. Apparently produced little, as he is scarcely known. No 327.
9GUADAGNINI (Gaetano I) — Turin circa 1775-1830. Son of Giambattista. Specialised in the repairing and making of guitars. Has left some good instruments which possess an excellent tone. Yellow-brown varnish. No 324.
11GUADAGNINI (Gaetano II) — Turin circa 1835. Eldest son

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