Antonio Stradivari

Antonio Stradivari was an Italian craftsman of string instruments during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Background
The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial Strad are terms often used to refer to his instruments. In Fallout 3, he is mentioned as the creator of a priceless violin known as the Soil Stradivarius, which survived the Great War.

Appearances
Antonio Stradivari is mentioned only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
Antonio Stradivari is a real life individual, likewise an Italian craftsman of stringed instruments created during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is estimated that Stradivari produced 1,116 instruments, of which 960 were violins. Around 650 instruments have survived to the current day.

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