Maker Background
Sergio Scaramelli is an Italian luthier based in Ferrara whose path to violin making began through his early training as a double-bass player. After qualifying with full marks at the Conservatory
“Girolamo Frescobaldi” in Ferrara, he pursued a professional career as a musician and teacher while developing a strong interest in instrument restoration through close contact with the workshop of Gaetano Pareschi. This hands-on experience led him to build his first double bass and subsequently to open his own workshop, dedicating himself fully to violin making and restoration.
Sergio Scaramelli is an Italian luthier based in Ferrara whose path to violin making began through his early training as a double-bass player. After qualifying with full marks at the Conservatory “Girolamo Frescobaldi” in Ferrara, he pursued a professional career as a musician and teacher while developing a strong interest in instrument restoration through close contact with the workshop of Gaetano Pareschi. This hands-on experience led him to build his first double bass and subsequently to open his own workshop, dedicating himself fully to violin making and restoration. Over the years, Scaramelli has restored a wide range of important Italian instruments from different schools and periods, including works by major historical masters. His instruments are built on personal models rooted in the Ferrara tradition, and his work has been recognized with awards and distinctions at major international lutherie competitions, particularly in the field of double-bass making.
