Don Nicolò Amati

Don Nicolò Amati[1] (born Nicolò Marchioni or Nicolò Melchioni;[2] 1662–1752) was an Italian violin maker based in Bologna.

He pursued both careers, priesthood and violinmaking, throughout his lifetime.

[3] It is assumed that he took the surname "Amati" as a homage to one of the Amatis, the most famous violin-maker family of the time in Bologna, but he was not himself a member.

[3] His violins are considered of varying quality in workmanship, although they are noted for their high-quality varnish.

[4] His workshop was located in the Santi Cosma e Damiano district.