Stradivarius
Sign in to savethumb|Antonio Stradivari, by Edgar Bundy, 1893: a [[romanticized image of a craftsman-hero|upright=1.3]]
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- Construction
- Market value
- Comparisons in sound quality
- Theories and reproduction attempts
- Instruments
- Sound preservation
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Antonio Stradivari, by Edgar Bundy, 1893: a [[romanticized image of a craftsman-hero|upright=1.3]]
A Stradivarius is a string instrument, such as a violin, viola, cello, or guitar, crafted during the late 17th and early 18th centuries by Antonio Stradivari (Latin: Antonius Stradivarius) and other members of the Stradivari family in Cremona, Italy. These instruments are known for their craftsmanship, tonal quality, and lasting legacy, and are considered some of the finest ever made. Stradivari's violins, in particular, are coveted by musicians and collectors, with many selling for millions of dollars.