![]() His work was restricted to the Zweibrücken area, where he was respected as a capable organ builder and surveyor. Initially a carpenter, he began work as an organ builder about 1749 and was probably apprenticed to the Stumm brothers in Rhaunen-Sulzbach. Some of the later instruments were made for and branded by the London firm of Longman & Broderip, who also employed lesser makers. Bows were sometimes branded by him, though they were doubtless made for him, and he was careful to brand his instruments, sometimes in many places. Occasionally, however, Banks made a cello with features of Stradivari, and these are excellent in every way. Of the cellos, most are built on a reduced Amati pattern and are very similar to the work of the Forsters, both in appearance and tone. ![]() ![]() His violas were of the small size fashionable at the time and are less appreciated now, but his violins, though rare, are very good instruments tonally and sometimes pass for Italian. Banks is, like Forster, particularly famous for the many cellos he made. Banks might have worked in London on his own for a time, but most of his instruments are labelled from Salisbury. His woodwork, using native sycamore for backs and sides and pine for tops, looks like that of Duke and Joseph Hill, but he had even more in common with William Forster (i), since both used a thick, dark red oil-varnish, previously unknown in England. Banks possibly learnt his craft from a relative or in London, perhaps with Wamsley. He lived and worked in Salisbury and, with Forster, did much to raise the standard of English violin making in the second half of the 18th century. English violin maker and instrument dealer. ( b ?Salisbury, Jd Salisbury, Feb 18, 1795). The Lion of St Mark device appears on numerous examples of his work, suggesting a link with Venice, although this cannot yet be confirmed. Alfredo Bernardini has noted that an oboe in the Museo degli antichi strumenti musicali, Rome marked beltrami/in milano has similar characteristics to oboes signed by Anciuti, and it is worth conjecturing that Joannes Maria could have been a member of the Beltrami family of wood-turners, active in Milan during the 18th century. This was an expedient sometimes used in the 18th century by makers who wished to evade the rigid rules of the guild. However, it is possible that this maker was using a pseudonym: an appropriate one for a maker of reed (It.: ancia) instruments. A search of the Milan archives has failed to reveal anyone by the name of Anciuti living in the city during the 18th century. His other surviving instruments, which are often made of ivory, include recorders and double recorders, oboes, a bass flute and, possibly, a flute. His full name is known to us only from the mark on a double bassoon. Membranophones (Stretched Membrane Percussion) ![]() If you prefer, you can send me a message via our online form and once received, I will reply to you.Music Business, Institutions and Organizations You can call me (George) on 01797 320 152 and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Once you are happy for me to proceed, I will ensure that your instrument is made using the finest in materials, creating a real WOW factor for you.įor more information or to discuss your ideals for your Baroque string instrument, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. On my website, you will be able to view images of some of my previous work to help showcase what you can expect from me as your instrument maker. Whether you have found my website online or you have been referred to me, if you would love to own a handcrafted Baroque string instrument of your very own, then I know you won’t be disappointed with opting for me. I have dedicated my career to handmaking musical instruments that replicate key historical musical eras and the Baroque period is one that I am extremely passionate about. Baroque string instruments when made well, aren’t just musical instruments, they are true works of art.
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