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[Cupajo]

In the late 1600s the finest instruments originated from three rural families whose workshops were side by side in the Italian vilage of Cremona. First were the Amatis, and outside their shop hung a sign: "The Best Violins in all Italy." Not to be outdone, their next door neighbors the family Guarnerius, hung a bolder sign proclaiming: "The Best Violins In The World!." At the end of the street was the workshop of Anton Stradivarius, and on its front door was a simple notice which read: "The best violins on the block."

One has to wonder about how Anton would react to the news of one of his creations selling these days for several millions of dollars!

I suspect he would reply that it is as it should be...........Perfection Comes For A Price!!

CJ

 

[Micheal_R]

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[Kelley (Texas)]

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[Cupajo]

Thanks for your replies Friends!

I remember hearing many years ago that scientists were testing various modern and ancient methods of building violins to see if they could get results equal to these ancient craftsmen particularly Stradivarius.

They could not duplicate the instruments created then although they did turn out some decent replicas.

Another little bit of info I saw on the Antiques Roadshow on TV on day...............a fellow had his violin, case and bow assessed and the expert told him that the instrument was nothing special, the case either, but the bow was worth a fortune because it was a very rare bow built by one of the old master craftsmen.

What an age we live in!!!

CJ

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

being equal or even superior to the old fiddles. What would make the vintage violins produce better sound? Kelley (Texas)

 

[Cupajo]

That's the question these experts have not found the answer to Fred!

They're still trying to figure it out!

CJ