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The tests are live. The researchers have really bent over backwards to create fair tests, I think. Someone else in this thread linked to a good summary: http://
by scott_s 10y ago
The tests are live. The researchers have really bent over backwards to create fair tests, I think. Someone else in this thread linked to a good summary: http://www.thestrad.com/blind-tested-soloists-unable-to-tell-stradivarius-violins-from-modern-instruments/ http://www.thestrad.com/blind-tested-soloists-unable-to-tell...
- edbaskerville 10y agoIn case you read this thread without clicking the link: astrodust's comment might lead you to believe that professional violinists can't tell the difference between factory-made Yamaha instruments and a Strad. The instruments in this test are not factory-made Yamahas. They're hand-crafted instruments made by top masters. In other words, the best instruments now are finally catching up to the best instruments of a few hundred years ago. As for casual listeners, I'd believe that some of them can't tell the difference between a Yamaha and a Strad. But professional violinists absolutely can--both when playing and listening.
- astrodust 10y agoBlind tests seem to disagree. New but very high quality instruments vs. those considered exceptional and unmatched.