Giovanni Battista Guadagnini
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"Guadagnini" redirects here. For the surname, see Guadagnini (surname).
Giovanni Battista Guadagnini (often shortened to G. B. Guadagnini; 23 June 1711 – 18 September 1786) was an Italian luthier, regarded as one of the finest craftsmen of string instruments in history.[3] He is widely considered the third greatest maker after Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri "del Gesù". The Guadagnini family was known for their violins, guitars and mandolins.[1]
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Born | (1711-06-23)23 June 1711 |
Died | 18 September 1786(1786-09-18) (aged 75) Turin, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
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Movement | Guadagnini school[1] |
Elected | Court luthier of Duchy of Parma[2] |
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Website | www |
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