![]() ![]() From 1890 to 1910 the Instruments including Ukuleles were labeled Marca Aquila, then they were labeled Favilla Brothers until 1919 when they became Favilla, (This is the official line but I know its not completely true and I have seen a Favilla made Winner with the Marca Aquila soundhole label in it and the Winner name wasn't registered until 1924 by the Manhattan Band Instrument Co. The company made all sorts of chordophone including some violins, moved around New York, tinkered with the name, (in the end it was Favilla Guitars inc.) and finally ceased production in 1973. Brothers John (Giovanni) and Joseph opened their first music shop in the US in 1890, (the family had been making instruments in Italy prior to that), and in 1884 they started the musical instrument making company, initially as Favilla Bros. Favilla & Sons were one of the major New York Ukulele makers.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |