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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1875
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1racter; it is quite distinct from that of the Amatis. From the ear of the scroll the turn is rapidly made, and has an elongated appearance. His best Violoncellos surpass those of Amati in volume of tone, and the quality is often equally rich.
3GRANCINO, Giovanni, Milan, 1694—1720. Son of Paolo. The workmanship is smooth and the form good. The material of his instruments is of a better nature than that used by his father. The model is slightly flatter. The tone is powerful. Varnish mostly yellow.
5GRANCINO, Giovanni Baptista, Milan, 1690. Brother of Giovanni mentioned above. Similar characteristics.
7GRANCINO, Francisco. Son of Giovanni Baptista. Here we have the same falling off as in the case of the Gaglianos, a family beginning with artistes and ending with common workmen.
9GUADAGNINI, Lorenzo, Cremona, 1695—1735. The name of Guadagnini carries with it considerable weight, and their instruments are rapidly increasing in value. No matter to which of the Guadagnini the instrument may owe its origin; if it bears the name of these makers importance is attached to it, often without due regard to the merits of the particular specimen. The later members of
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