Maker's Name: Marco Nolli

Place of Birth: Cremona, Italy

Date of Birth: 1964

Workshop location: Cremona

Education: Graduated the Cremona School, 1983

Mr. Musafia's note: Marco has proven many times over that he is a "maestro" in every sense of the word.  His non-antiqued instruments can impress every violinmaker, and his antiqued instruments can impress every musician.  Marco has one eye on his production and another on the market.  Expect the 22nd century to be collector to be hoarding Marco's instruments.  And if you're looking for a double bass -- well, look no further. 

Curriculum Vitae: He attended the International Violin Making School of Cremona where he obtained diploma under the guide of maestro Giorgio Scolari and Maestro Stefano Conia. After his studies he worked in the laboratory of Maestro Scolari where he perfected his style and where he perfected his style and where he took the specialization in the construction of double basses. He took place in several national and international competitions for Violin Makers obtaining good results: 1987 silver medal at the Baveno Competition of violin Making; 1988 silver medal at the Bagnacavallo's Competition of Violin Making; 1988 gold medal at the V International Concoruse of Violin Making A. Stradivari of Cremona and Premio Acquisto; 1992 two silver medal for a viola and a cello; 1993 bronze medal at the IV Show Concourse of Baveno; 1994 first place at the VII International Competition of Violin Making A. Stradivari in Cremona and special prize or the younger Violin Maker in the double bass section. At the present his instruments are played by very important and valid italians and foreigns musicians. He makes violins, violas, cellos, double basses: he reproduces ancients instruments and he carries out restore works. (C.V. provided by the maker).