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MLM
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:06 pm    Post subject: old fiddle, new questions Reply with quote

I have a Maggini copy that has a wood inlay scene on a highly
flamed back, and would like to learn about the origin of the inlay.
Anyone know about the history/makers that did this type of detail?
I have not seen any modern violins or know of luthiers that do inlay
work.
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jessupe goldastini
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Location: sana' rafaela'

PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

who makes it?...the date?

there are many reasons/theorys behind this {why you don't see it much}i will not state them as i do not want to offend anyone....doh......ha......but anyway gliga does some fine inlay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V-YjNPWRsQ
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MLM
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:20 am    Post subject: maggini copy Reply with quote

Jussupe,
I do not have a date as there is no tag, but it was rebuild in 1929 buy a
person named Tex Farlin. (lettered inside) My guess is that it is a German
copy Unknown maker. I am hoping that the inlay may shed some lite on
the history. You know how these things will drive one nuts. I brought it
back from a very long rest and it plays well, I'm just digging for history.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

it seems the germans were more bold in their "fancyin'" up of fiddles, with inlay and and head scrolls, so your guess may be correct....can you post a pic?....there are many way more versed in such matters that i,

its a funny thing....time...liniage....fame....obscurity...

while i respect the itailian liniage i don't really buy into it....i can't afford it .......doh,hahaha

there have been, and will continue to be many fiddles made that look and sound great, but no one will ever know who made them....i suppose being a "working and selling" maker while your alive gives you a head start, but its no gaurantee for imortality....

whoever it may be {yours} if it is beutiful, sounds good and you love it.....thats good enough i suppose...

perhaps a local dealer might know?

for now call it a "tex farlin" rebuild....keep tex alive as the great guy that he was ....whoever he was....as he has given you the ability to wonder about it now....
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MLM
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:27 pm    Post subject: Maggini inlay Reply with quote

I'm afraid I don't know how to send pictures on this type of site. When I get it figured out I'll get back to you.
Thanks for your interest, I'm sure I'll learn something. This website is a
great tool for education. Thank You Mr. Luscombe!
MLM
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