Posted by Frederick J. Young on December 25, 2001 at 18:51:37:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Eb-Tuba Willson vs. Besson Sovereign posted by js on December 25, 2001 at 00:53:32:
I agree, old violins are a wonder! However, wood is very variable in its properties and metal is much better understood. Years ago I knew a man at the University of Paris who actually destroyed a Stradivarius violin trying to find out its secrets. Unfortunately he failed.