His sons Francesco and Omobono assisted him, along with his helper Carlo Bergonzi. A pupil of Nicolo Amati, he made a total of 1100 instruments during his lifetime, but only 650 survive today. Although he also made mandolins, harps, guitars, cellos and violas, it is his viol
His sons Francesco and Omobono assisted him, along with his helper Carlo Bergonzi. A pupil of Nicolo Amati, he made a total of 1100 instruments during his lifetime, but only 650 survive today. Although he also made mandolins, harps, guitars, cellos and violas, it is his violins that have served as a model for violin makers for the last 300 years. For ten points, name this craftsman whose instruments often sell for upwards of $1 million.
His sons Francesco and Omobono assisted him, along with his helper Carlo Bergonzi.
Antonio {Stradivari}