Country/City:United Kingdom/LondoneditBirth:1811edit - died:1875editMaker Type:LuthierseditSchool:LondoneditFather:Gilkes,Samuel
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Son and pupil of GILKES, SAMUEL. Born in Westminster, London, 1811. Died 1875. Rather prolific maker, and modelled after several Italians. Did not achieve the fine work or reputation of father, particularly with violins, but very successful with double basses now used by many of the best orchestral players. Maggini model violins accredited his finest productions. Upper bouts not so splendidly done as the middle and lower. Very long sound-holes, and doub... ShopsDiscussion board forWilliam,Gilkes(Gilks) |
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