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The Violinist's Guide (1916), 1916
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1Introductory
3A WORLD-WIDE process of evolution is effecting the modern violin industry. Modern violin making is taking its place among progressive industries—apace with 20th century development.
5Inquiries come continuously to the editor of "The Violinist" concerning the purchase of violins. These inquiries are often prompted by the conflicting statements of makers and dealers and the unfair claims made by some of them; they also arise from the lack of general information on the part of the violin buying public as to the reliability and standing of makers and dealers.
7There are the long established makers of renown; some comparatively unknown men who produce artistic instruments of high grade; there are some makers whose work has become a standard of excellence for the modern craftsman; there are the commercial makers of honest and reliable violins and there are others whose instruments have no recommendation but cheapness.
9The purpose of "The Violinist's Guide" is to extend the sale of reliable instruments by serving as a trustworthy hand-book for violin buyers. It is intended to present to purchasers the claims of recognized makers and well informed dealers and makers. It is hoped that it will help legitimate trade by protecting the buying public and guiding the violin teacher, student and amateur in the selection of a good instrument.
11Of all possible guarantees the ambition and pride of the maker and the reputation of the dealer are the best protection. No maker or dealer of any standing would permit dissatisfaction by the purchaser of one of his instruments, if he knew of it. Hence the name of a reputable maker or dealer is the best possible guarantee.
13This fact furnishes the highest possible security to the purchasers of new instruments, as they have in their purchase better security than previously offered.
15Every attempt has been made to collect full and reliable information. It has been the desire to include the name of every maker of reputable standing and of every honest dealer specializing in the sale of stringed instruments, and who is a proficient judge. With this information in hand every word in the "Guide" has been written impartially.
17The list necessarily cannot be called exhaustive. Those makers who have already taken their place among the world's leading makers are nevertheless all included. The list also includes a number of workers, some of whom in time will take a deserving place in the record of makers, and some whose work and reputation will outlast this generation; and if by any chance there is any omission it has been caused by neglect of the maker or dealer to supply information regarding himself.
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