Ritzy violin (5)

I believe the answer is:

amati

(Other definitions for amati that I've seen before include "instrument-maker" , "Famous violin-maker" , "family of craftsmen" , "Noted violin maker" , "Italian family of violin-makers" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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