Pietro Guarneri Violin – Good combination of tonewood and varnishing
Here’s what a good combination of good choice of tonewood and good conservative varnishing can do to produce a better than good masterpiece. There’s a nice touch to it with the addition of the ebony C-ring at the nose. This violin is made after Pietro Guarneri of Mantua by Guarneri. By the Opera workshop. I kept this copy for a long time before releasing it to a good old friend reseller.
Long ago I bought a 14 inched-back musical instrument; has ebony on the front and has carved shapes inside. G.G. is stamped on the back of the neck. Would you have any information on this instrument?
I HAVE A GUARNERI VIOLIN DATE 1681 WITH A (A/S) STAMPED ON
OUTSIDE OF THE BACK AND 5 DIAMOND CARVED IN THE INSIDE OF THE BACK PANEL. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME INFORMATION ON IT. THANKS IN ADVANCE.