Scan 159
The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1preponderating. The sound-hole is an imitation of that of Stainer. His Violoncellos are among his best instruments.
3Fiorino, Fiorenzi, Bologna, about 1685.
5Frei, Hans, Bologna, 1597. Lute and Viol-maker. There is an instrument of this make at the Bologna Academy of Music. It is probable there was a family connection between Hans Frey, of Nuremberg, and this maker.
7Gabrielli, Giovanni Battista, Florence, about the middle of the 18th century. The instruments of Gabrielli are now becoming better known and appreciated. They bear evident marks of having been made with extreme care.
9Gio Battista Gabrielli, fece in Firenze, 17—
11Johanes Baptista de Gabriellis, Florentinus fecit 1742.
13Unfortunately, is often not all that could be desired, being too rounded. When this is not the case, the tone is excellent. The wood is mostly very handsome, and the sides and backs evenly marked. The varnish is wanting in mellowness, but is very transparent; its colour is chiefly yellow. The Tenors and Violoncellos are superior to the Violins. The scroll is neatly cut, but weak in design. The letters G. B. G. were often branded on the instruments of Gabrielli.
15Gabrielli. Other makers of this name (Antonio, Bartolommeo, Cristoforo) appear to have dated from Florence.
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