[underbyte]

Latest theory I heard was that it was the little ICE AGE that caused an increase in the density of the wood I would think that the STRADIVARIUS'S day's of uniqueness is numbered. Modern science could probably reproduce the exact hardness, shape, sound reflectivity etc. given a little effort

[Cold Heart]

From the article it sounds like the scientists have reproduced and even bettered the sound. The Stradivarius will however, always be unique in it self.

I understand some fine instruments are also being made from the wood that is being mined from the bottom of Lake Superior. Perhaps if that wood were treated similarly there would be a new quality imparted.

[dhuffman@awod.com]

Here, in the Stradivari, we face the entanglement of art and science. We may someday completely characterize the components but still miss their reproduction for lack of the art. This guy declares proof and a test but forgets the test of time and the judgment of history.

Either we are equal or we are not. Good people ought to be armed where they will, with wits and guns.

[org.whodat]

STRADIVARIUS'S day's of uniqueness is numbered.

LOL. Not until' you can make it the same age??

[LonePalm]

Latest theory I heard was that it was the little ICE AGE that caused an increase in the density of the wood I would think that the STRADIVARIUS'S day's of uniqueness is numbered.

The period you are referring to is known as the Maunder Minimum. It runs from 1645 to 1715. and marks the coldest seven decades of the Little Ice Age (~1550 to 1850). The minimum referred to is a dearth of sunspots.

Antonio Stradivari (1644 - 1737) would have used wood from trees grown in this period.

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