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British Violin Makers $31.48 The classic, comprehensive reference to the subject features a biographical dictionary of craftsmen, along with many of their signatures and marks. The new foreword by music scholar Benjamin Hebbert explains the important role British violin makers played in the development of the instrument.

Violins and Violin Makers $25.98 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: BOW MAKERS. It will not be considered out of place in the course of a biographical account of the principal makers of violins, to give a short notice of some eminent persons without whose labours, the violin itself wouldnever havebeen developed as it has been, to wit, violin bow makers. Much of the elegant finish and refinement of tone and style which distinguish the great players of the violin, if not due altogether to the bow, by which the tone is produced, is at all events greatly aided by it. A Paganini will have a Tourte bow, and so will every other great master, if he can get one. There must be something therefore in the bow, as well as in the violin, more than meets the eye of a casual observer. We have not here space to enter into the subtle niceties which distinguishthe bows of Tourte of France, of Dodd of England, and others. Suffice it to say that whoever boasts of an excellent violin should match it with a superior bow. One is incomplete without the other. There are many excellent makers, but we must content ourselves with briefly noticing the most prominent. Suffice it to say in the way of advice and warning that whether the amateur buy an old or a new bow, let him see that its flexibility, which is its great merit, is perfect, and that it is still strong though light and straight. Mr. Bishop in his edition of Otto says the finest bows are those of Vuillanme He does not even mention any others. Tourte and Dodd do not deem to be worthy his remembrance There must be nevertheless something in the bows of these makers which commands great respect, for any performer of skill will give (if he can get one, that is the difficulty,) ten or twelve times the amount for a perfect Tourte, which will buy a Vuillaume There is no doubt that Vuillaume manufactures good bows?but…

British Violin-Makers Classical and Modern; Being a Biographical and Critical Dictionary of British Makers of the Violin from the $34.48 Title: British Violin-Makers Classical and Modern; Being a Biographical and Critical Dictionary of British Makers of the Violin From the Foundation of the Classical School to the End of the Nineteenth Century Publisher: London, Chatto

Best Western Hotel Genova $317.27 Best Western Hotel Genova is a business friendly hotel located in Turin’s Porta Nuova Station neighborhood, close to Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Palazzo dal Pozzo della Cisterna, and Egyptian Museum. Additional points of interest include Galleria Sabauda and Valentino Castle. Hotel Features. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Best Western Hotel Genova features valet parking, a concierge desk, and coffee in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guest parking is complimentary. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Guestrooms. There are 78 guestrooms at Best Western Hotel Genova. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are offered. Bathrooms feature bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary Internet access is provided. In addition to desks and in room safes, guestrooms offer phones as well as complimentary local calls (restrictions may apply). Televisions have satellite channels and pay movies. Air conditioned rooms also include complimentary bottled water, trouser presses, irons/ironing boards, and clock radios. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Cribs (infant beds) are available on request.

The Violin-Makers of the Guarneri Family (1626-1762) $21.98 Profusely illustrated history of the life and work of the 5 great master craftsmen of the Guarneri family and the definitive commentary on their craftsmanship. An absolute must for collectors, connoisseurs, musical historians and students. Also includes lists of Guarneri violins still existing. Features 131 photographs, 16 in full color.

Masterpieces of the Great Violin Makers: Catalog $15.98 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

The Violin: Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators $33.98 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

The Violin: Iits Famous Makers and Their Imitators $53.98 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts – the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Best Western Plaza Genova $79.67 Best Western Plaza Genova is located in Guadalajara, close to Estadio Jalisco, Hospicio Cabanas, and Catedral Metropolitana. Nearby points of interest also include Plaza de Armas and University of Guadalajara Assembly Hall. Hotel Features. Best Western Plaza Genova features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves buffet breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a fitness facility and a steam room. This 3.0 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Guadalajara property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include self parking. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. There are 197 guestrooms at Best Western Plaza Genova. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are offered. Bathrooms feature hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to direct dial phones, guestrooms offer complimentary local calls (restrictions may apply). Televisions have cable channels. Air conditioned rooms also include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking: MXN 60 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.