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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3The Neapolitan School of Violin Makers.
5Gagliano, Allessandro, 1650-1730. Pupil of Stradivarius. First of Neapolitan makers and founder of G. family. Pattern usually large; model, flat; wood, excellent quality. Varnish, without lustrous, soft appearance of Cremonese; is fine quality.
7Gagliano, Nicolo, 1695-1740. Son. Excellence and beauty of wood ranks with father's. Model, higher and more rounded; peculiarity all Gagliano violins, except Allessandro's, is smallness and chunkiness of scrolls. Tone, excellent quality, rich and telling.
9Gagliano, Gennaro, 1698-1750. Known commonly as Januarius G.
11Gagliano, Ferdinando. Naples, 1706-1783. Son of Nicolo. Best violins built on broad, bold lines similar to Stradivari's 1716-1730. Large tone.
13Gagliano, Raffaele and Antonio. Sons of Giovanni. Some violins of merit.
15Eberle, Tomasso, 1720-1780. Pupil of F. Gagliano. Violins built on Stradivari lines; similar in model, wood and varnish to the Gaglianos. Work often mistaken for F. Gagliano's. Tone, usually good.
17Bairhof, Georgio. Naples, 1740-1790. Probably pupil of N. Gagliano. Style, like and often mistaken for Gagliano. Work rugged, but good. Tone, smooth and soft, not lacking power.
19Other Italian Makers.
21Camilli, Camillus. Mantua, 1700-1740. Maker of great merit.
23Cappa, Joffridus. Saluzzo. Pupil of brothers Amati. Model small, Amati style. Tone quality, mellow and sympathetic.
25Gabrielli, Giovanni Battista. Florence, 1740-1780. Instruments vary; best rare, but very artistic. Responsive and brilliant tone.
27Duiffopruugar, Gaspar. Bologna, 1500-1550. A lute maker of early date.
29Gragnani, Antonio. Leghorn, 1740-1780. Preferred Amati model. Good work, nicely finished. Tone excellent, not broad but sweet, carrying well; violins usually branded A. G. over end-pin and on shoulder-nut.
31Landolfi, Carlo Fran. Milan, 1730-1770. Model varies, sometimes broad and flat, sometimes rounded. Wood fine; tone rich and brilliant.
33Panorno, Vincent. Palerma, Paris and London, 1735-1810. London violins best. Peculiar tone quality, strong and heavy, highly prized by players.
35Pressenda, Giovanni Francesco. Turin. Born 1777. Considered greatest Italian maker of 19th century. Pupil of Storioni of Cremona. Copied Stradivari and Jos. Guarnerius.
37Pedrinelli, Antonis. Crespano. About 1780-1854. Tone has sterling qualities.
39Testore, Carlo Giuseppe. Milan, 1680-1715. Pupil of Nicolo Amati and head of renowned Testore family. Patronized by royalty and instruments made to order are exceptional. 'Cellos best.
41Tononi, Felice and Guido. Bologna. Celebrated for beautiful 'cellos.
43Tononi, Carlo. Bologna. Beautiful violins.
45Tononi, Giovanni. Bologna. Son of Felice. Very good violins and 'cellos.
47Tononi, Carlo Antonio. Son of Carlo, 1715-1745. Large model; beautiful tone.
49Tecchler, David. Rome. Born in Salzburg, 1660. Model varies; beautiful tone.
51Grancino, Paolo. Milan, 1640-1690. Pupil of Nicolo Amati. Great maker; tone mellow and broad.
53Grancino, Giovanni. Milan, 1670-1730. Son of Paolo. Work better than father's. Proportions excellent. Tone, solid and brilliant.
55Marchi, Giovanni Antonio. Bologna, 1725-1795. One of the best makers in this city. High model, beautiful tone.
57Marconcini, Luigi. Bologna, 1730-1760. Pupil of Omobono Stradivari. Good model, strong tone.
59Rocca, Guiseppe Antonio. Turin, 1830-1858. Contemporary with Pressenda, employed by him at one time. One of best makers in 19th century.
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