Fabio Giuseppe
Varese

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Fabio Giuseppe

Violin maker and restorer from Varese, trained at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan.

Born in Varese on April 4, 1965, Fabio Giuseppe was drawn to instrument making from an early age. After his diploma at the Liceo Artistico in Varese, he attended the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan and graduated in violin making and restoration. He makes violins, violas and cellos, and works as a restorer.

Training

  • Milan — Diploma in violin making and restoration, Civica Scuola di Liuteria — under Gabriele Carletti (making), Laura Vigato (varnishing) and Gabriele Negri (restoration).
  • 1997 — “Survey techniques of historical instruments” with Sharon Que, Parma.
  • 1998 — “Varnishing techniques” with Gregg Alf, Parma.
  • 1999–2000 — “Bow repairing and rehairing” with Pietro Cavallazzi, Milan.
  • 2001 — Seminar “The contemporary violin bridge” with Bruce Carlson, Milan.
  • 2001 — Specialised restoration courses directed by Carlos Arcieri, assisted by Gabriele Negri, Accademia Perosi, Biella.

Masters and influences

His training brought him into contact with makers and restorers from both the Italian and the American schools.

  • Civica Scuola di Liuteria, Milan — the city of Milan’s school of violin making, a post-diploma course recognised as an institute of excellence in Italy.
  • Gabriele Carletti — violin maker from Pieve di Cento, heir to a family workshop founded in 1895.
  • Gabriele Negri — master restorer, who also taught the restoration courses at the Accademia Perosi in Biella.
  • Gregg Alf — American violin maker trained in Cremona, co-founder of the Curtin & Alf workshop in Ann Arbor.
  • Sharon Que — American maker and restorer, formerly assistant at Curtin & Alf.

Expertise

  • Violins, violas and cellos
  • Restoration of string instruments
  • Survey of historical instruments
  • Varnishing
  • Bridge setup
  • Bow repair and rehairing

Instruments

Instruments by Fabio Giuseppe are noted for precise workmanship and a warm, powerful voice — a deep, full bass and a clear, bright treble.

  • Violins — 2006 · 2007 · 2009
  • Cellos — 2006 · 2007 · 2009
  • Violas — also made in his workshop

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