Most of us are aware that violins have been with us for hundreds of years. The most famous were made by Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati. All of these makers were from Cremona, Italy and lived during the 16thh, 17thh, and 18th centuries.Their violins were the most famous and their quality far exceeded any that were made until recently. These men were all true artisans and masters of their craft. Violins are still made from excellent components and include scientific and mathematical design, yet they just don~t have the same elegance as the old masters.
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