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William G. Hood

Phoenix, d. 1984

HOOD, William G. died 1984 Phoenix, Arizona USA. Pupil of Albert Wharton. Stradivari-derived model with extended ‘f’ holes and no edge flute. Over 200 instruments made using local woods and commercial varnishes. Variable quality. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Worked Phoenix
Taught by Albert Wharton
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HOOD, William G. died 1984 Phoenix, Arizona USA. Pupil of Albert Wharton. Stradivari-derived model with extended ‘f’ holes and no edge flute. Over 200 instruments made using local woods and commercial varnishes. Variable quality. [Wenberg]

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