Publisher's Synopsis
""The Varnishes Of The Italian Violin Makers Of The Sixteenth, Seventeenth, And Eighteenth Centuries, And Their Influence On Tone"" is a book written by George Fry and published in 1904. The book explores the varnishes used by Italian violin makers during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries and how they affected the tone of the instruments. Fry delves into the history and methods of varnish making, as well as the different types of varnishes used by famous Italian violin makers such as Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati. The author also discusses the chemical properties of the varnishes and how they interacted with the wood of the violins to produce their unique sounds. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of violin making and the role that varnish plays in creating the beautiful tones of these instruments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
