Matteo Goffriller(1659-1742) Goffriller was a great Italian luthier who worked out of Venice, Italy from 1685 onward. Goffriller founded the Venetian School. His instruments are of great quality, and are sought after by collectors, and musicians. Notable musicians who owned/own a Goffriller are:
Zuill Bailey Pablo Casals Eduard Lalo Nicolo Pagnini Alfredo Carl Piatti Leonard Rose Mischa Schneider Joseph Schuster Janos Starker
Sources: http://www.cozio.com/Luthier.aspx?id=28
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