In Turin Guadagnini’s style resulted in an originality and maturity that affirmed his greatness. The turin period is ofter considered the best for acoustic results of his instruments.
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L. Storioni is considered one of the last classic luthier of cremonese’s cool of XVII. He continued Stradivari’s and Guarnieri’s tradition making superb violins whose are very much appreciated for their quality.
A Stradivari initially takes up the models of Amati from which he later diversities thus presenting some of his own peculiarities. His instruments are today considered a point of reference in the history of the violin. The images bilow represent various phases of the work of a Stradivari model and the finished instrument.
Testore was an italian luthier who lived until the beginning of the XVIII century. His style was influenced by the main luthier active in Milano, Giovanni Grancino whose violins stand out for their excellent workmanship, low curvature and super sound. The production was then continued by Testore’s sons.
The Cremonese 1715 was crafted by Antonio Stradivari during his most flourishing working period, when he was about 60 years old. Its proportions and rounding are said to be of great inspiration for the new generations of luthiers. This instrument was played by many famous musicians, such as Darius Gras, Jules Garcin, David Laurie, Joseph … Continue reading Crafting a Cremonese violin