>Does anyone know anything about the Jackson-Guldan Violin Co. from Columbus,
>Ohio.
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If memory serves me, 1923 to 1964. As another responder indicated,
they usually sound very nice. The necks also come loose or are set at
a low angle on most. I think the pre-WWII top wood may have been red
spruce. The modeling is very flat. Some of the best fiddles I've set
up were JGVs with reset necks to get the angles right. The early ones
with 1 piece backs are typically wonderful. I'll have to keep one for
myself eventually!
Steve