He was a sharpshooter, a prodigious hunter and fisherman, an outdoor guide, a gunsmith, a. Instead, one will invariably think of a thick, heavy book with the words universal dictionary of violin and bow makers printed on the spine. Violin makers handbook a modern version that covers the broad spectrum from traditional demands to the practical needs of commercial service and repair 1st ed. For this reason, among others, north america finds itself with a large number of quality violin makers. Part one offers fascinating detail on woods, glues, varnishes, shapes and dimensions, and bows and strings. Chanot, mirecourt, france, a good maker, 18th century.
The book has dozens of photographs and drawings of stainers many instruments and his labels. William henley 18741957 was an english violinist, arranger of music, music teacher, and composer. Reading the violin maker was as pleasant a journey as ive made through a book. This artist is considered to be one of the best of the old french makers. Im sorry if this has been asked and answered a thousand times, but i could not find the answer using the search. Violin books, history, reference, appraisal lemuel violins. The book begins with an examination of the violin s construction and history. My collection of violin research and identification books. Many works related to the history of violins, biographies of makers, and appraisal references. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Biographical dictionary of the great italian artistes, their followers and imitators, to the present time. Utf8 start of this project gutenberg ebook the violin and old violin makers produced. It is the story of an 400 year old craft, music making, music appreciation, wood working, and delving into the mysteries of violin tone production and the interaction with and understanding the properties. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Violins and violin makers by joseph pearce free ebook. Best modern violin maker the pegbox maestronet forums. List of bowmakers terry borman, contemporary violin maker. With essays on important subjects connected with the violin see other formats. Jon dilworth, violin maker and connoisseur, spent many years collecting this information in part through his association with amati instruments limited, in the form of note cards, photographs. The bromptons book of violin and bow makers, by jon dilworth, is a biographical dictionary of violin and viola, viola, cello and bass makers as well as bow makers in europe and the united states. The book begins with an examination of the violins construction and history. One of the best exponents of english violin making in the period of 17501800 was benjamin banks, who worked about 75 miles from london in the town of salisbury.
Over the next three centuries, violin makers, known as luthiers, produced some of the best instruments ever made. Giuseppe guarneri, andres second son, was one of the worlds most famous violin makers. One of the most authoritative reference books on violin makers of all times. Dec 15, 2004 you have a beautiful violin and it appears to be in very. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer william henley 18741957. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers henley, william, woodcock, cyril on. Fine instruments, personally handcrafted like cremonese italian violin makers, using finest bosnian maples. Part two traces the evolution of the instruments form, from the violin s prehistory through the five centuries, roughly, that have elapsed since it took its. Violins and violin makers biographical dictionary of the great italian artistes, their followers and imitators, to the present time.
John, free press and i later read a mention of john marcheses the violin maker in an online. It can be an invaluable adjunct and supplement to handson instruction. The text is in german, but the photographs speak for themselves. But perhaps the best known italian violin maker was antonio stradivari. Henley traveled extensively as a performer, primarily with his quartet. To my mind there is enough technical enlightenment materials and techniques, enough history a visit to cremona, italy, the id recently read claptons guitar allen st. Nester dominique audinot has 3 inch longestdescription. We are violin makers formerly in new york city and connecticut now in peissenberg bavaria. We have new and used copies available, in 3 editions starting at.
For example, bein fushi lists 3 modern makers after their italian violins. With a nearly 500year history, the modern violin is with a few key exceptions strikingly similar to those historical models. English violins of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are popular alternatives to italian instruments for musicians seeking value. Jon dilworth, violin maker and connoisseur, spent many years collecting this information in part through his association with amati instruments limited, in the form of note cards. Henley had in his youth studied with august wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the royal. It is bound in cloth, complete with slipcase, measures approximately 9. Publication date 1890 topics violin makers publisher london. If you care to explore how i may help you with a successful instrument or are simply interested in finding out more about my work please call or email me. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers 1973. Luthier sam zygmuntowicz, on the other hand, has to make a new fiddle that will look, feel, and sing like an old one, and not just any old one. With essays on important subjects connected with the violin. Remarkably, some of amatis violins, violas and cellos still survive to this day. He was a sharpshooter, a prodigious hunter and fisherman, an outdoor guide, a gunsmith, a maker of fishing tackle, a main street. One authority says they have a fine silvery tone but not powerful.
The united states has the distinction of hosting the single largest collection of violin makers of any country in the world. Considered one of the best books about the history and construction of the space. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers book. He was succeeded by his sons, charles and samuel, who worked about 177585. I have a pretty good book on amateur violin making. Sep 04, 2011 violins and violin makers biographical dictionary of the great italian artistes, their followers and imitators, to the present time. I have gathered that you guys dont like nagyvary much, and ive heard some say that certain modern makers come close to the sound. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. Italy 70 by most accounts, italy is credited as the home of the first violin maker, andrea amati. Made and sold by henry thorowgood at the violin and guitar under the north piazza of the royal exchange, 17, london. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Buy universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by henley, william, woodcock, cyril isbn.
Novello collection americana digitizing sponsor brigham young university contributor harold b. I am no authority on this maker but i did find out a. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers 1973 edition. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. I have searched but i get various prices with some looking like they are composed of various sets. How they create the instruments how violin makers create the instruments part 1.
Buy universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by william henley online at alibris. Does anyone out there know what the market price for this book could be. This book is a comprehensive and meticulously detailed manual for aspiring violin makers. Every violin, viola, and cello maintains the highest standards of craftsmanship, combined with deeply satisfying richness and complexity of tone.
Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers william henley. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by william. Dictionary of violin and bow makers william henley on. We have compiled this list of modern violin, viola, cello and bass bow makers as a hopefully useful resource. The violin in the sixteenth century violin family instruments appeared in essentially their modern form in northern italy, specifically in brescia and cremona, about 1550.
Violins are judged by their responsiveness, tone, visual appeal, elegance of design and precision of their craftsmanship. Guarneri andre guarneri was born in 1626 and was an apprentice in the amati company with antonio stradivari. Who, in your opinion, is the best modern violin maker. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by william henley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Therefore, we felt it necessary to split the united states into three groups, arranged alphabetically by state name. Part two traces the evolution of the instruments form, from the violins prehistory through the five centuries, roughly, that have elapsed since it took its. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Chapter 2 searching for the violin maker sol roach, 18561933, was a multi talented eccentric who, throughout his life, did many things and did them well. It was during his trips, including a supposed trip to america during the 1920s, that henley gathered information for his book. I recommend you visit the library and look for the book titled jakob stainer by karl roy, head master of the mittenwald violin making school in bavaria. Made by hand and adhering to the ideals and the working methods of the 17th and 18th century makers of cremona, italy, each david gusset instrument is a unique artistic creation. This list is not all inclusive, if you have a suggestion for us to add, please contact our webmaster i always recommend that musicians find their violin prior to their bow as each violin will likely respond differently to the same bow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You have a beautiful violin and it appears to be in very. Choosing and shaping the wood with a nearly 500year history, the modern violin is with a few key exceptions strikingly similar to those historical models. The book was the first to include a significant number of american craftsmen. A comprehensive listing of violin makers arranged by country. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by henley. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers by william henley, 1973, amati pub. Works related to the making and repair of violin family instruments and their bows.