Stradivarius-beating fungus violins could be mass-produced

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Friday, 09 December 2011 15:16

Earlier this week, we brought you the story of a radiologist and two violin-makers, who used computed tomography (CT) imaging to create a copy of a 1704 Stradivarius violin. The instrument that they produced was almost an exact replica of the original, as far as the shape, thickness and volume of its wooden parts was concerned. As one of our readers pointed out, however, much of the tonal quality of Stradivari's instruments was likely due to a fungus that was present in the wood at the time they were made. Well, it turns out that someone is working on reproducing that aspect of the violins, too... Continue Reading Stradivarius-beating "fungus violins" could be mass-producedSection: MusicTags: Acoustic, Empa, Fungus, Music, Violin, Wood Related Articles: Stradivarius for sale Computed tomography used to recreate a Stradivarius violin Daliesque speaker boasts Stradivarius sound at a stupendous price Stunning Di Donato guitar has beautifully classic lines, modern feel Want to safely break down eco-unfriendly plastic? Try fungus Exploring the future of the violin