Violin Makers - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

E. Bausch Violin/viola

Joe — 9 Feb 2004 7:29:20 GMT

Have recently aquired an Bausch violin/viola i am not a player so i do not know which it is..and cannot find 1 bit of info on the net...it has a label that has #1209...a date of 1907...and name is Emanuele Bausch...has also Stradivarius copy...it is a finely made piece and i'd greatly appreciate any info anyone has ...or where i can find info...thank you

Violin maker James Pearce

may589 — 7 Mar 2008 6:24:38 GMT

James Pearce born abt 1791, Occupation on sons marriage certificate states he was a violin maker, possibly came from cornwall, how can I find out more about where he came from & his occupation?

Violin Maker: John H. Ericson 1921 made in Hammond, Ind

Jeff — 6 Nov 2002 12:14:05 GMT

I was hoping to uncover the history of John Ericson, violin maker. This violin has been in our family for over twenty years and prior to that belonged to a member of the RI Philharmonic Orchestra. We would like to track the history of the instrument. If anyone has any information, please respond. Thanks.

VIOLINS MADE BY A.L. (RED) STEELEY

DICK WATKINS — 12 Mar 2004 9:38:14 GMT

I AM SEARCHING FOR VIOLINS FOR SALE MADE BY A.L.
(RED) STEELEY OF FORT WORTH, TX, DURING 1940 TO
LATE 1969. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT watkinsr1@aol.com.
THANKS.

Violins

mikeggribble75 — 2 Sep 2006 8:43:29 GMT

I have violin that was made for me the maker was Pike and it was made in Devon 1950, I would like to find out if he is in still
in busines

Old Violin

4 May 2006 8:31:27 GMT

Can anyone out there tell me about an old Violin maker
by the name of Giatano Guatanini (spelling may be a little off)
He made them around the 1820's. Also any idea of worth
in average condition. Many Thanks -hope I did not step on
any toes -I have never used this stie.

Biography inquiry

Phong — 30 Jun 2006 9:51:52 GMT

I would be happy and gracefull if somebody can provide me the biography of a violin builder named :
M. Schieffer (1915)

my old violin (herald)

martin wisbey — 31 May 2006 3:13:50 GMT

I have a violin that is now just over 30 years old. It seems to be called a herald (it says this on the heel of the neck).
My old violin teacher always wanted to buy it from me. He said it was superb. Sadly he died long ago now. Im curious as to its worth, and if anyone has ever heard of it.
many thanks
martin

"German and Austrian violin makers" book

Brian — 23 Mar 2006 9:23:58 GMT

If you do have the copy of the book, please send the scanned copy with the info about Johann baptist Havelka, to garcia1163@earthlink.net

"German and Austrian violin Makers" book

Brian — 23 Mar 2006 9:21:25 GMT

Guitar Repair

bill stasse — 4 Feb 2006 4:12:08 GMT

Recently I had aquired a small "parlor guitar" with no markings other than a label inside that states:
Repaired by (hand written)
John H. Ericson Violin Maker
Hammond, IND 1927 (hand written)
I have started a hobby of taking in various (wooden) stringed instruments that are in poor condition & attempting to bring it back to playable condition. It is my belief that these instruments are the true treasures (it was not the instrument that sits in a museum or a collection never to be played). Aside from some cosmetic inperfections, these instruments gain it's voice once again...

great violin teachers

Tony Louis — 28 Oct 2005 1:18:03 GMT

My son has been advised to apply for conservatory since his teachers believe he has a lot of talent. But we are confused as to which of several teachers he should study with. Those recommended so far for his level of accomplishment are Peter Winograd of the Manhattan schoolf of music, Anthony Serafini of Centenary College and Susan Waterbury of Ithaca College

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

Antique Violin

Wayne Kinman — 20 Aug 2005 12:03:21 GMT

I have an antique violin handed down to me from my grandfather and I'm trying to find information on this instrument. The label inside states that it's a Carlo Berqonzi model with the names Carmen and Koch and a goat logo inside an oval. Indricate scroll work on chin plate, tuning pegs and tail piece. This is a very old violin. Haven't been able to find anything on this instrument from my local library. I had a violin teacher play this instrument and she stated it had the best tone she'd ever heard. Any help appreciated.

s k taylor violin

susie — 28 Nov 2004 8:20:11 GMT