By: John Dilworth
AWALT, George Woodrow Born 1918 Keota, Oklahoma, died 1994 San Diego, California USA. Worked as computer analyst until retirement 1982 when he began making violins. Self-taught. Personal model using commercial oil varnish and local timber. Assisted by his son Rockwell. 23 instruments recorded. Branded on back button. Manuscript label: George Awalt / California, USA / 1984