Stradivarius and Guarnerius Violins: The "Lost" Trees
Stradivarius and Guarnerius violins are works of art, and the spruce used for the belly is the "face" and feminine voice of each instrument. I am forever grateful to Herbert Goodkind, for helping me "see the light."
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Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari
By Herbert K. Goodkind
Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu
Peter Biddulph
Antonio Stradivari The Cremona Exhibition of 1986
Charles Beare and Bruce Carlson
The Miracle Makers Stradivari, Guarneri, Olivera
Bein & Fushi