Odd S. WHITE

WHITE, Odd S. Born 1898 Asheville, North Carolina USA. Self-taught amateur maker from c.1914. Guided by C. E. Mertzanoff and Jack Westhall from 1940. Used their ‘Westmeraged’ treated tonewood. Over 50 violins, a viola, and cello. Stradivari and Mertzanoff models. Local materials. Some pre-fabricated parts. Own dark red and brown oil varnish.