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Ed - Posted - 06/09/2010: 09:37:54
Does any one have information on Bruno & Son violins? I know they where a musical distributor in the late 1800 and early 1900 in New York and imported all kinds of instruments.
My question is about a violin I have that the label reads Bruno “Artist” violin made in USA for C. Bruno & Son. I am trying to figure out if it is worth restoring the finish. It has been well used but still in good shape, no creaks. No seam problems the finish is worn off the topside, looks rustic and well played.
Ed - Posted - 06/09/2010: 13:37:13
You have a point Dennis, I think I will string her up and just go with it. It won't be pretty with worn off finish and old dry rosin, but it may sound great.
carlb - Posted - 06/09/2010: 15:11:09
C. Bruno and Son were distributors of instruments that other people made. Check comments at:
theviolinman.co.uk/messages/754.html
Also, maybe they still exist
C. Bruno and Son Inc.
20 Old Windsor Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
United States
Phone:
(860) 509-8888
Fax:
(860) 509-8891
DougD - Posted - 06/09/2010: 18:43:43
Yes, I think C. Bruno is still being used as a trade name by Kaman Music (i.e. Ovation), I think as a distributor of accessories. I don't know if it has any relationship to the original company, other than the name.
Bruno was also a very early distributor of Martin guitars.
Edited by - DougD on 06/09/2010 18:47:58
bj - Posted - 06/10/2010: 12:07:14
Most people won't buy a refinished fiddle since anything you do to the finish affects the sound. So keeping it original is usually considered the best course.
Personally I love the battle scars my little french fiddle shows. Every one shows she's been well-played and well-loved.
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