I've heard that it was a mini ice age, induced by a big volcano eruption spewing ash into the atmosphere, that's responsible for the Stradivarius sound. It coo

I've heard that it was a mini ice age, induced by a big volcano eruption spewing ash into the atmosphere, that's responsible for the Stradivarius sound. It cooled the climate and slowed down the growth rates of the trees, slower growth - denser wood - better sound. But as you say, there are so many theories about the Stradivarius sound, coming up with new ones must be a sport.