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The violin manufacture in Italy and its German origin : an historical sketch, 1906
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1especially when we take the period into consideration, and regard either the pleasing form, the convenience of performance, the design of the separate parts, the careful choice of wood, the exquisite workmanship, or the beautiful varnish. Even the principles of the flat (flache) model, the adoption of which has added so much to the reputation of Straduarius, were present in his instruments. In the case of well preserved instruments of his make, the tone is remarkable for grandeur and sonorousness. It must, however, be remarked that Tieffenbrucker is not to be judged by a single specimen; for we perceive in the varying form and details that he—like Straduarius, during
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