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Famous Violin Makers
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Stefano Scarampella
Late 19th to early 20th century, Mantova, Italy. Scarampella's instruments are acclaimed for their tonal qualities and craftsmanship.
Carlo Bergonzi
Early 18th century, Cremona, Italy. A lesser-known but important maker, his violins have a powerful tone and are increasingly sought by players and collectors.
Niccolò Amati
Mid-17th century, Cremona, Italy. Grandson of Andrea Amati, he developed the Amati violin design, making it more suitable for the playing techniques of the time.
Francesco Rugeri
Late 17th century, Cremona, Italy. A contemporary of Stradivari, Rugeri's violins are appreciated for their mellow, sweet tone.
Andrea Amati
Mid-16th century, Cremona, Italy. He is credited with creating the violin in the form that we recognize today and founded the Cremona school of violin crafting.
Giovanni Paolo Maggini
Late 16th to early 17th century, Brescia, Italy. He was a pupil of Gasparo da Salò and his work is known for its rich sound and ornate decoration.
Antonio Stradivari
Late 17th to early 18th century, Cremona, Italy. Stradivari is perhaps the most famous violin maker, his violins are the most sought-after instruments by both collectors and performers.
Giuseppe Guarneri
Early to mid-18th century, Cremona, Italy. His violins are considered to be on par with those of Stradivari and are highly prized by musicians.
Alessandro Gagliano
Early 18th century, Naples, Italy. The founder of the Neapolitan school of violin making, his instruments are admired for their workmanship.
Domenico Montagnana
Early 18th century, Venice, Italy. He is known as the 'Mighty Venetian', and his instruments are prized for their deep, sonorous tone.
Gasparo da Salò
Late 16th century, Brescia, Italy. One of the earliest and most renowned violin makers from Brescia, his instruments are revered for their sound.
Jacob Stainer
Mid-17th century, Absam, Austrian Tyrol. His instruments were once more esteemed than those from Cremona, noted for their sweet sound.
Giovanni Battista Guadagnini
Mid-18th century, Italy. Guadagnini is considered one of the finest violin makers of the 18th century, known for innovative design and powerful tone.
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
19th century, Paris, France. Vuillaume was a luthier, inventor, and businessman, known for his superb copies of Stradivari and Guarneri violins.
Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri
Mid-18th century, Cremona, Italy. One of the members of the Guarneri family, his violins are noted for their robust sound and are highly collectible.
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