AboutAl Dzina Expertise I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.
Experience I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.
Expert: Al Dzina Date: 6/15/2008 Subject: Grandfather's violin
Question Dear Sir, My Mother just gave me our grandfathers Violin and case. inside the violin is a white label with small black border. On it it says" Gio, Bap. Lucca anno 1800 carlo bergonzi fecit in Cremona" Can you tell me a little about this violin and case and where would I have it restored. The case has beautiful mahagony with inlaid wood with Velvet and brass handles and latches all working
Answer Hi Richard;
I'm very sorry but I am unable to tell you anything about your Gio. Bap. Lucca violin. I have one listing on a Lucca, Antonio that worked from 1905-1923 in Verona, Italy. Your instrument is a copy of some sort. Send me your City & State and I shall attempt to send you to a shop that can help.
Al;
