Stradivarius's greatest contribution to us, was not his instruments. I suspect there are none of his instruments that haven't been worked on by present day luthiers. What he did was to codify the measurements of stringed instruments, so that today's violins, violas, cellos, that conform to those measurements are called Stradivarius. His name stamped into poor quality instruments that people find in their attic are prevalent. I am a pro violinist and can tell you the Strads that the Master built are not different from fine instruments from the hands of other top luthiers.
Cartridges and old man
As far as I know some of the best cartridges are being build by old or ageing men. Carts like van en Hul, Lyra, Koetsu, Jan Allearts, and maybe some others are all being build by older men.
What will happen when those people die out? Will there be a next generation of people who will take over a new generation of pioneers?
What do you think?
What will happen when those people die out? Will there be a next generation of people who will take over a new generation of pioneers?
What do you think?