I found this article [1] from another participant in the study a much better read. He also is a violin maker which could explain why he is happy with the result

I found this article [1] from another participant in the study a much better read. He also is a violin maker which could explain why he is happy with the results, but he isn't trying to justify any of the results. His closing words say exactly the same as the linked article, but in a very sober fashion. [1]: http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/01/exclusive-how-i-blind-tested-old-violins-against-new.html http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/01/exclusive-how...