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Dudley Reed

Gainesville, FL 1951

Labeled: Dudley Reed - Gainesville, FL 1951 no. 40

Dudley Reed (1900-1970) was an American maker based out of Florida who had a prolific period of making instruments from around 1950-1956. He studied violin making with Carl Hildebrand and worked primarily as a maker and restorer. This violin has a rich and colorful timbre, sings beautifully in the upper register, and was a warm and bold low end. Length of back measures at 354mm.