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: 6/17/2008 Subject: gasparo de sallo - 1590
Question QUESTION: markings on my mother's(now deceased) violin as above with engraving on back
of string tighteners. purchased in the late 20's or early 30's. Original black
fibre case and bow(needs new hair). what s ay you?
ANSWER: Hi Gene;
Send me your City & State and I shall attempt to send you to a shop that can help.
Al;
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QUESTION: California - 93449. thank you kindly.
Answer Hi Gene;
You may try one of the following shops, I'm not familur with zip 93449:
MARQUIS VIOLINS INC 289 S. SANTA ANITA AVE. PASADENA CA 91107 (626)793-4567 marquisviolins@aol.com
A. DZINA & SONS MUSIC 2366-C N. GLASSELL ST ORANGE CA 92865 (714)637-9665 adsmusic@earthlink.net
METZLER VIOLIN SHOP 604 S. CENTER AVE. GLENDALE CA 91204 (818)246-0278 shop@metzlerviolins.com
BENNING VIOLINS, INC. 11340 VENTURA BLVD. STUDIO CITY CA 91604 (818)702-1374 benningviolins@msn.com
Al;
