Scan 169
The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
12 lines. Read by computer on 27 September 2026. Printed page 121. See the scan on archive.org.
1of Paolo Grancino has a very decisive character; it is quite distinct from that of the Amati. From the ear of the scroll the turn is rapidly made, and has an elongated appearance.
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 Battista, Milan, 1690. Son of Giovanni mentioned above. Similar characteristics.
7Grancino, Francesco. Son of Giovanni Battista. Here we have the same falling off as in the case of the Gagliani, a family beginning with artists, and ending with common workmen.
9Grulli, Pietro, Cremona. Contemporary.
11Guadagnini, Lorenzo, Cremona, 1695 to about 1740. No matter to which of the Guadagnini the instrument may owe its origin, if it bears the name, importance is attached to it, often without due regard to the merits of the particular specimen. The later members of the family have thus received attention measured by the excellence of the work of their forefathers.
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