Santa Barbara School
Albert Godrey Conrad
Santa Barbara, b. 1902
Professor of electrical engineering and self-taught violin and bow maker since 1965. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models. Commercial oil varnish. Some instruments highly ornamented. About 100 violins, six violas, and six cellos. About 50 bows. Branded: ‘A.G. CONRAD’. Printed label: A. G. Conra\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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CONRAD, Albert Godfrey Born 1902 Santa Barbara, California USA. Professor of electrical engineering and self-taught violin and bow maker since 1965. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models. Commercial oil varnish. Some instruments highly ornamented. About 100 violins, six violas, and six cellos. About 50 bows. Branded: ‘A.G. CONRAD’. Printed label: A. G. Conrad / 4591 Camino del Mirasol / Santa Barbara, Ca 93110 / no.. date..
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