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Marion (Jack) Weaver

b. 1921

C. USA. Son, pupil, and assistant of Herman Weaver, above. Partner and vice-president of the company from 1950. Succeeded to the presidency after his father’s death 1968. Expert repairer. Specialist in tone improvement, fine adjustments, and bow rehairing. Made very few new instruments. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

Taught by Herman Weaver
Family Son of Herman Weaver

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

WEAVER, Marion (Jack) Born 1921 Norfolk, Virginia, Worked Washington D.C. USA. Son, pupil, and assistant of Herman Weaver, above. Partner and vice-president of the company from 1950. Succeeded to the presidency after his father’s death 1968. Expert repairer. Specialist in tone improvement, fine adjustments, and bow rehairing. Made very few new instruments. [Wenberg]

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