Viene spesso associato ai liutai [[Cremona|cremonesi]] in particolare agli [[Amati]].
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His instruments were among the most highly sought-after throughout Europe until [[Antonio Stradivari]] rose to fame. Stradivari's instruments are flatter and broader and produce a more powerful sound, and this became the preferred sound of musicians.
Stainer’s violins are comparatively rare today and very few of his [[viola]]s, [[cello]]s, and [[Double bass|bass]]es are known to exist.
== Characteristic features of his instruments ==
* Broad lower back
* Pronounced higher arching of the belly than the back
* Highly skilled craftsmanship particularly displayed in cut scrolls and occasionally carved heads of lions, angels, or women
* Varnish ranging in color from amber to orange-red, comparable in brilliance to Cremonese varnish
