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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3Omobono Stradivari. 1671-1742. Fourth child of Antonio. Made but few instruments.
5Anselmo, Pietro. Cremona, 1670-1710. Work Amati character but in many respects, especially in quality and appearance of varnish, resembles Francesco Ruggeri.
7Balestrieri, Tommaso. Cremona, 1730-1770. Pupil of Antonio Stradivari. Instruments excellent in every respect except finish.
9Bergonzi, Carlo. 1715-1747. Best pupil of Antonio Stradivari; studying during the Golden Period of master's life. One of the four great Cremonese makers and instruments prized next to Stradivari and Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu. Violins very scarce; fewer in existence than those of any other of great makers. Easier to secure one of his 'cellos than violins. Violins celebrated for beauty and remarkable tone; largely imitated, especially by the French.
11Bergonzi, Michel Angelo. Cremona, 1722-1761. Son of Carlo. Inheriting from his father tools and wood; work resembles that of his father in wood, varnish and tone but lacks his artistic finish.
13Cappa Gioffredo, 1585-1645. Considered pupil of Brothers Amati. Workmanship delicate, similar to Amati's. Varnish deep red to amber brown. Sweet tone.
15Ceruti, Giovanni Battista, 1750-1815. Best of large family makers. Model grand Amati.
17Ceruti, Enrico. Cremona, 1808-1883. Last of Cremonese makers. Meritorious instruments.
19Guadagnini, Lorenzo. Cremona, 1690-1742. One of best Cremonese makers. Pupil of Antonio Stradivari. Outline of instruments large and bold. Although not so carefully finished as work of most Stradivari pupils, tone and general character of violins give value approaching that of greatest Cremonese masters. Instruments dated from Cremona, Piacenza and Milan.
21Guadagnini, Giovanni Battista. Cremona, 1711-1786. Son. Finest instruments made in Piacenza and Parma. Extensively copied by Italians, French and English.
23Guadagnini, Guiseppe, 18th century. Parma, Turin and Pavia. Work resembles father's. Tone invariably strong, robust and mellow.
25Guarnerius, Andrea. Cremona, 1625-1693. Pupil of N. Amati; founder of great family makers. Individual work second class. Some violins excellent tone.
27Guarnerius del Gesu, Joseph Antonio. Cremona, 1683-1745. Greatest of family; description, "del Gesu," obtained from characters I. H. S., and figure of cross almost invariably appearing on labels, serves to distinguish him from cousin, Joseph, son of Andrea. No actual evidence, except work, prov.
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