Gaetano and Pietro Sgarabotto

Gaetano Sgarabotto (1878–1959) was born in Vicenza, Italy. He devoted his entire career to violin making. He was a very prolific violin maker, making more than 700 instruments including violas and cellos. His son, Pietro Sgarabotto (1903–1990), born in Milan, retired 1971, still produced masterworks as late as 1979; both worked for their entire lives in Italy as master violin makers.

Gaetano and Pietro Sgarabotto

Gaetano Sgarabotto (1878–1959) was born in Vicenza, Italy. He devoted his entire career to violin making. He was a very prolific violin maker, making more than 700 instruments including violas and cellos. His son, Pietro Sgarabotto (1903–1990), born in Milan, retired 1971, still produced masterworks as late as 1979; both worked for their entire lives in Italy as master violin makers.