Joachim plays upon a Stradiuarius, Vieuxtemps on a Guarnerius, Ole Bull
on a Guarnerius and an Amati, De Beriot on a Magini, (of which he had
two very splendid examples, the second being now in the possession of
the author,) Carrodus a Guarnerius, and many other living instances.
Piatti a Ruggerius violoncello, Servais a Stradiuarius violoncello.
Past examples may be cited in Paganini, who played upon a Guarnerius,
Mori a Guarnerius, and Spagnoletti the same. Ernst used a Stradiuarius.
Dragonetti played on a Gaspar di Salo and a Stradiuarius double bass.