Antin Paplynsky
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Antin Paplynsky (Ukrainian: Антоній Паплинський; Anatoniy ?) (1870?- 1919-20?)
Kyivan musical instrument maker who crafted banduras from 1905-1918. Rumoured to have been shot by the Bolsheviks in 1919 or 1920. Paplynsky's instruments had 32-34 strings and were diatonically tuned. He was a popular bandura maker because of the quality of his instruments. In 1909 he received a Grand Prix award at the World Trade Exhibition held in Paris. His instruments were sought after not only in Ukraine, but in Russia and Canada.
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Paplynsky's instruments were very well crafted. They were extremely light but produced a rich and bright sound. Unfortunately, few instruments have survived. Those instruments which have can fetch up to $5000 in private sales.
