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However, if you would like to, you can change your cookie settings at any time. Discover more lutherie articles here. Read more premium content for subscribers here. Robert Duncan was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and was active as an instrument maker in the city from around until his death after Pupils and followers of Duncan include George Mollison, Joseph Ruddiman and Charles Cramond, all of whom later ran their own successful businesses.
However, the Aberdeen model compares favourably with London work of the day. John Johnson, Henry Jaye and Richard Duke come to mind while the cello featured here particularly recalls the full-arched, dark-varnished and painted-purfled work of Peter Wamsley, active in Piccadilly during the second quarter of the 18th century. If Duncan was self-educated in lutherie, he certainly must have had the opportunity to study classical English, and possibly also Italian, work. Already subscribed?
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No more paywalls. Online subscribers will only receive access to the digital versions. Site powered by Webvision Cloud. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. For Subscribers. Discover more lutherie articles here Read more premium content for subscribers here Robert Duncan was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and was active as an instrument maker in the city from around until his death after Free 7-day trial Not sure about subscribing?
