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Topic: CT Scans and Violins

cool story here:

http://www.npr.org/2011/11/30/142949546 … old-violin

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Re: CT Scans and Violins

That is so cool. I would love to hear the sound of a Strad repro.

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Re: CT Scans and Violins

tubatooter1940 wrote:

That is so cool. I would love to hear the sound of a Strad repro.

I've got one.  In my hands, the sound is terrible.  Some reproductions are better than others.  Mine is not worth much.  $100 to $500 range, depending on who is looking and how much money they have. The value of mine is in the craftsmanship and the quality of wood, not in the fact that it is a Strad reproduction.  Those are everywhere. 

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Re: CT Scans and Violins

16 million dollars?????????????? Wow. I wonder if the owner treats that violin the way I treat my cheapo guitars? I don't beat them up, but I don't rub them with a diaper either.

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Re: CT Scans and Violins

Mrs Buzzwagon has one too, not worth a great deal but passed on to her by her Grandma. I can't tell the difference between the sound of one violin and another to be honest but its a nice talking point.

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Buzzwagon wrote:

Mrs Buzzwagon has one too, not worth a great deal but passed on to her by her Grandma. I can't tell the difference between the sound of one violin music and another to be honest but its a nice talking point.

Jerry

I guess a value of one violin doesn't really matter if it's worth a million or not. A sentimental value is important too. And of course, the sound quality that one violin gives is also a factor to know its value.