That whole thing about the 3d model of a Stradivarius is complete nonsense: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15926864 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-

That whole thing about the 3d model of a Stradivarius is complete nonsense: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15926864 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15926864 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2067981/Researchers-use-3D-imaging-hi-tech-tools-rebuild-Stradivarius-time.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2067981/Resea... So we do have 3d models of Stradivarius violins, plus computer cut replicas. And on top of that, in blind tests, violinists preferred modern violins anyway. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/02/how-many-notes-violinist-stradivarius http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/02/how-many-notes-v...