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> the whole Stradivarius mythos is unscientific [1] Seems to me a lot like new Coke. In blind tests people prefer new Coke, but if you tell them what they're
by jlebar 8y ago
> the whole Stradivarius mythos is unscientific [1]
Seems to me a lot like new Coke. In blind tests people prefer new Coke, but if you tell them what they're drinking...
I suppose so long as people can tell the difference, recording the sounds of the Strads makes some sense, even if people prefer the new violins in blind tests.
- 90minuteAPI 8y agoAlso I thought part of this had to do with the size of a sample vs a full serving. Sweeter or stronger flavors tend to do better in small volume taste tests (like the Pepsi Challenge). Drinking a whole glass can be another story.