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		dougbrochill on Jan 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: To Save the Sound of a Stradivarius, a Whole City ... Are there any recordings of the same piece played with a Stradivarius compared to a "regular" instrument? I have always wondered what makes their sound unique.

kwhitefoot on Jan 19, 2019 | [–]

There have been some studies comparing Strads with modern vilins: https://www.livescience.com/44651-new-violins-beat-stradivar..., not sure if there are any publicly available recordings.

justtopost on Jan 19, 2019 | [–]

Rarity, ego and cost. Most blind tests have pros perferring cheaper modern insturments.

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