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David Clinton Renno

b. 1909

Self-taught violin maker, active 1926-1981. Primarily occupied as a carpenter c.1930-1970. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models; also Tertis model violas. Local materials. Michelman varnish. 54 violins, 13 violas, eight cellos, and 24 bows recorded. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

RENNO, David Clinton Born 1909 Scio, Oregon USA. Self-taught violin maker, active 1926-1981. Primarily occupied as a carpenter c.1930-1970. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models; also Tertis model violas. Local materials. Michelman varnish. 54 violins, 13 violas, eight cellos, and 24 bows recorded. [Wenberg]

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