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2007-04-04 11:06:42 · 8 answers · asked by sombody 1 in Education & Reference Trivia

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Luthier.

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2007-04-04 11:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 1 1

Someone in this profession would generally be known as a "luthier". Though technically this name stems from those who crafted the ancient instrument known as a lute (i.e., luthiers made lutes), the term is now applied to anyone who makes stringed instruments.

Additional supposition: if Superman were the village milk man who wished to become a rich man, then his archnemisis would be known as Lex Luthier, the Fiddler.

2007-04-04 18:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by Marko 6 · 0 0

The most famous stringed instrument known by the name of its maker is the violins produced by the Stradivari Family, especially Antonio Stradivari. According to Wikepedia:

"A Stradivarius (or "Strad") is a stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, especially by Antonio Stradivari.

The founder, Antonio Stradivari, was born in Italy in 1644. Antonio Stradivari may have been a disciple of Nicolo Amati, of the Amati family of violin makers of Cremona. Antonio Stradivari set up business for himself in 1680, though his early violins are generally considered inferior to those made between 1698 and 1720. While many of his techniques are still not fully understood by modern science, it is known for sure that the wood used included spruce for the harmonic top, willow for the internal parts and maple for the back, strip and neck, and that the wood was treated with several types of minerals, including potassium borate (borax), sodium and potassium silicate, and bianca (a varnish composed of Arabic gum, honey and egg white).

A Stradivarius made in the 1680s or during Stradivari's Brescian period (1690-1700) could be worth several hundred thousand dollars or more at today's prices in auction. If it was made during Stradivari's "golden period" (1700 to 1720), depending on condition, the instrument can be worth several million. They rarely come up for sale and the highest price paid for a Stradivarius (or any musical instrument) at public auction was 'The Christian Hammer', made in 1707, which sold for US $3,544,000 on May 16, 2006. Private sales of Stradivari instruments have exceeded this price.[1] [2] The world's only complete set of Stradivarius instruments (string quintet) belongs to the Spanish Government and consists of two violins, two cellos, and a viola. They are exhibited in the Music Museum at the Royal Palace (Palacio Real) of Madrid. Another important collection is the collection of the Royal Academy of Music (York Gate Collections) in London.

Many people find violins labeled or branded as "Stradivarius," and believe them to be genuine. It is believed that there are fewer than 700 genuine Strads left in existence, very few of which are unaccounted for.

2007-04-04 18:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Tony B 6 · 0 0

Guitars/violins are made by a luthier.

2007-04-04 18:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Al_ide 4 · 2 0

One famous violin builder I know the name of, is Stradivarius.

2007-04-04 18:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by endorf 2 · 0 0

pretty sure its luthier

2007-04-04 18:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by anikabot 2 · 0 0

this person's name could be anything, like bob, sarah...

2007-04-04 19:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by cheryl 2 · 0 0

I think it is "luthier".

2007-04-04 18:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1 0

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