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    Amati > Makers Archive > K > Eugene Knapik

    Eugene Knapik

    Toronto, 1913–1983

    Worked for Wurlitzer in Chicago c.1931, then, following military service, with Kenneth Warren 1945-1967. Established independently in Chesterton 1968. Stradivari and Guarneri violin models, personal viola design, 16 ¼” (41.3cm) body length with deep ribs. Own linseed oil varnish. — John Dilworth
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    KNAPIK, Eugene Born 1913 Toronto Canada, died 1983 Chesterton, Indiana USA. Worked for Wurlitzer in Chicago c.1931, then, following military service, with Kenneth Warren 1945-1967. Established independently in Chesterton 1968. Stradivari and Guarneri violin models, personal viola design, 16 ¼” (41.3cm) body length with deep ribs. Own linseed oil varnish. 80 violins and violas, 20 cellos. Eugene Knapik / Maker [Wenberg]

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