William Paul Swettman
b. 1909
Violinist and amateur maker. Active in Salem from 1965 and guided by William Carboni. 10 violins and two violas on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Terpene-resin and commercial varnishes. Amber or golden-red colour. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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SWETTMAN, William Paul Born 1909 Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Worked from 1965 Salem, Oregon USA. Violinist and amateur maker. Active in Salem from 1965 and guided by William Carboni. 10 violins and two violas on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Terpene-resin and commercial varnishes. Amber or golden-red colour. [Wenberg]
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