Bass sightseeing in N. Italy?

[Stefano Senni]

Originally Posted by Brian Glassman

Question;

If you were going to be in N. Italy, anywhere between Milan and Venice, perhaps as far south as Cremona, for a few days what would be your must see bass shop, luthier, and/or museum collection?

Brian,

Scaramelli is in Ferrara and it's about 1 hour of train south of Venice. Definetly worth it. There's another fine luthier in Mantova : Gianni and his son Guido Mariotto (www.mariottoguido.it). One in Cremona : Luciano Bini (www.lucianobini.it) and one big expert and collector/dealer in Bologna : Artemio Versari (www.artemioversari.com). All of them specialize in the double bass. Have a great trip !