Cremona Violin
You will find a variety of violins on these auction pages that associate themselves with the name, Cremona. The current Cremona Brand is a very reasonably priced violin made by Zheng Quan in China. Other violins with the name Cremona, may refer to Cremona, Italy where they were made or inspired. Original Cremona Violins can go back to the 16th century from Cremona, Italy where the most famous violin makers; Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri made the very earliest violins. These three violin makers are credited with developing the very first stringed instruments in the 1500s. Because of these three great craftsman, Cremona Italy is known as the birthplace of the violin. It is fascinating history. Here is a link worth visiting if you have the time. Early History of the Violin Family Meanwhile, some very nice violins can be found on these pages.
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