Monday, September 10, 2012

Yours Is Still Just a Fungus Fiddle, Dear Boy

Scientists have developed a method of treating a violin with a fungus that alters the wood's molecular structure to make it sound as sweet as a Stradivarius.

Which probably won't even affect the market for the old violins a bit, since at this point the simple rarity of the ancient instruments will guarantee them a market even if modern violins can duplicate their sound with 100% fidelity.

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