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Durell Belanger

Mountain, b. 1916

Active from 1952. Moved to Newberg, Oregon 1936. Self-taught maker from 1952. Stradivari and Guarneri models; oil varnished and used native woods. Branded on top and back. 35 violins and four violas completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

BELANGER, Durell Born 1916 Mountain, Wisconsin USA. Active from 1952. Moved to Newberg, Oregon 1936. Self-taught maker from 1952. Stradivari and Guarneri models; oil varnished and used native woods. Branded on top and back. 35 violins and four violas completed. [Wenberg]

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