Giovanni Battista Guadagnini

Giovanni Battista Guadagnini (often shortened to G. B. Guadagnini; 23 June 1711 – 18 September 1786) was an Italian luthier, regarded as one of the finest craftsmen of string instruments in history. He is widely considered the third greatest maker after Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri "del Gesù". The Guadagnini family was known for their violins, guitars and mandolins.

"Guadagnini" redirects here. For the surname, see Guadagnini (surname).

Giovanni Battista Guadagnini
Born(1711-06-23)23 June 1711
Bilegno in Val Tidone, Italy
Died18 September 1786(1786-09-18) (aged 75)
Turin, Italy
NationalityItalian
Known for
  • Luthier
  • pedagogue
Notable work
  • Baron Knoop (1744, Piacenza)
  • Ex-Lorenzo (c.1745, Piacenza)
  • Baron Köhner (1752, Milan)
  • Campoli,Grumiaux (1773, Turin)
  • Salabue (1774, Turin)
  • Bryant (1775, Turin)
Style
  • Guadagnini style
    • Piacenza period
    • Milan period
    • Parma period
    • Turin period
  • Stradivarius style
MovementGuadagnini school
ElectedCourt luthier of Duchy of Parma
Patron(s)
Websitewww.guadagnini.org
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