http://www.livescience.com/othernews/061129_violin_treatment.html
Some examination of the reknowned Strads indicates they were likely chemically treated in contrast to other violins made at the time or for that matter now. The treatment though is postulated to have been done for insect and fungus control.
Of additional interest is the following quote from the article.
Quote:
http://www.livescience.com/othernews/061129_violin_treatment.html
Some examination of the reknowned Strads indicates they were likely chemically treated in contrast to other violins made at the time or for that matter now. The treatment though is postulated to have been done for insect and fungus control.
Of additional interest is the following quote from the article.