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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1maker appears to have attracted attention in Italy. In a little volume entitled "L'Italian Économique," 1847, he is mentioned as a maker who rivals Vuillaume. I am not acquainted with his instruments. Mention is made of his having made Violins without corners, and that he applied to the wood a preparation for the purpose of extracting the resinous particles from it. The adoption of such means of forcing on maturity makes it unlikely that he made instruments worthy of notice.
3Garani, Michel Angelo, Bologna, 1681–1720. His Tenors in particular are well-made instruments.
5Garani, Niccolò, Naples. Gagliano type of instrument, usually plain wood.
7Gasparo da Salò (see Salò).
9Gatinari, Francesco, Turin, about 1700.
11Gennaro, Giacomo. Worked at Cremona, in the shop of Niccolò Amati, about 1641. His name is mentioned in the parish registers in Cremona as being employed by Amati.
13Geroni, Domenico, Ostiano (Province of Brescia), dated 1817.
15Ghidini, Carlo, Parma, about 1746.
17Gibertini, Antonio, Parma, about 1830. Stradivari model, excellent work, deep rose-coloured varnish. This maker was at times employed by Paganini to repair or regulate his Violins.
19Giorgi, Niccolò, Turin, about 1760.
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