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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1THE VIOLINIST'S GUIDE
3Baldwin, Wm. M. m.r.d. Chilton, Wis.
4 Maker and repairer of twenty years' experience.
5Barber, Geo. M. m. Greeley, Colo.
6Barrow, John m.r.d. 1250 Lexington Ave., New York City
7 Maker and repairer of European experience. Coples old Italian instruments.
8Barstow, Frank m. Elkhart, Ind.
9Bartlow, Hiram C. r. W. 181st St., New York City
10Bauer Bros. str. Oshkosh, Wis.
11Becker Novelty Co. mfg. 909 Tremont St., New York City
12 Becker Chin Rest, Shoulder Rest, Pegs, Mutes. Manufacturer of Becker chin rests, shoulder rests, pegs and mutes.
13Becker, Carl m.r. 59 E. Adams St., Chicago
14 American; born 1887; maker and repairer with fifteen years' experience; copyist of Strad and Guarneri in all respects but varnish.
15Beebe, Byron E. m.r.d. 136 Clinton St., Muskegon, Mich.
16 American, 1864; formerly of Chicago; maker, repairer, dealer in bows, strings and various violin accessories. Employs special oil varnish. In practice follows the theory that "if wood of violin vibrates harmoniously with strings and stopped tones, tone increases in volume and sweetness." Violins golden brown; original archings and model, based on Strad and Guarnerius principles.
17Beebe, E. W. m. 2-4 Montgomery Bldg., Muskegon, Mich.
18 Son of Byron E. Beebe, and for seven years a pupil of his father. Copies the Italian masters, with individual archings and "f" holes. Applies a clear, Italian peach red or amber brown varnish. Violins are characterized by the manner in which the grain shows distinctly in the finished work.
19Behrens, Harry d. 506 W. 61st St., Chicago
20Beisheim, Geo. chin rest 85 Hickory St., Rochester, N. Y.
21Bell, Francis r. 700 Market St., St. Louis, Mo.
22Bender, E. W. bow maker Newman, Ill.
23Bentin, H. m.r. 613 Canal St., New Orleans, La.
24 Violin and bow maker; born in Germany; follows Stradivari and Amati models; varnish yellow, with red shading.
25Berg, von C. L. m. imp. Lemars, Iowa
26 Restorer of fine instruments; specializes in violins and harps. Born in Iowa in 1863. Established 1882. Importer, jobber and maker of harps, violins, strings, and fittings. Harp industry of note.
27Blackmer, J. K. m. Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, Cal.
28 Making since 1879; has experimented extensively with various hard woods for backs.
29Blair, G. H. m. 813 1st Ave., Spokane, Wash.
30Blakkestad, H. P. r.d. 619 1st Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
31 Repairer and remodeller of Norwegian birth and nationality. Twenty-five years' connection with trade.
32Blakeney, William rosin 8 Morningside Ave., New York City
33 Manufacturer of the Blakeney Tone Rosin for violins and cello.
35NO. Fecit Anno 19
36W. E. Blasier
37WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA
39Blasier, H. E. m. Williamsburg, Ia.
40 American maker, 1859; of French, English and German ancestry. Educated at the State University of Iowa. Studied violin construction and has been making violins for nearly two decades. Has made extensive and thorough investigation along lines of physical construction. Oil varnish, brownish yellow. Follows Guarnerius outline, but archings are entirely original. Instruments used and endorsed by artists of international reputation. A Blasier violin received highest markings at Convention of American Guild of Violinists, Chicago, 1915.
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