<P> Antonio Stradivari Italian pronunciation : ( anˈtɔːnjo stradiˈvaːri ) ; ( 1644 -- December 18 , 1737 ) was an Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins , cellos , guitars , violas and harps . Stradivari is generally considered the most significant and greatest artisan in this field . The Latinized form of his surname , Stradivarius , as well as the colloquial `` Strad '' are terms often used to refer to his instruments . It is estimated that Stradivari produced 1,116 instruments , 960 of which were violins . Around 650 instruments survived , including 450 to 512 violins . </P>
<P> Antonio Stradivari Italian pronunciation : ( anˈtɔːnjo stradiˈvaːri ) ; ( 1644 -- December 18 , 1737 ) was an Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins , cellos , guitars , violas and harps . Stradivari is generally considered the most significant and greatest artisan in this field . The Latinized form of his surname , Stradivarius , as well as the colloquial `` Strad '' are terms often used to refer to his instruments . It is estimated that Stradivari produced 1,116 instruments , 960 of which were violins . Around 650 instruments survived , including 450 to 512 violins . </P>
who is regarded as the finest stringed instrument builder of all time
who is regarded as the finest stringed instrument builder of all time
Antonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari