Giovanni Battista Gaibisso, Alassio 1941

About the instrument:

Giovanni Battista Gaibisso was born in 1876, established in Alassio. He made around 200 violins amongst other instruments, including concert guitars and was awarded medals in violin-makiing throughout the years.

This 1941 Gaibisso violin is a Guarneri model. It is an outstanding example of this maker’s work exhibiting a high standard of craftsmanship and a handsome two-piece back.

The violin back, length 357mm, is in two pieces of quarter-sawn maple with a strong curl of narrow width; the ribs, scroll and neck of similar wood. The front is of medium grain spruce and the varnish of a golden-brown colour.

Certificate from Eric Blot, Cremona: “This violin […] is a characteristic example of the work of this Italian luthier, in this period.”

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