Instrument

In blind test, soloists like new violins over old

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“…the fundamental premise of tonal superiority has not yet been properly investigated.” http://www.pnas.org/search?fulltext=violi  n&submit=yes&x=0&y=0 http://www.pnas.org/content/109/3/760.a  bstract ABSTRACT Most violinists believe that instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri “del Gesu” are tonally superior to other violins–and to new violins in particular. Many mechanical and acoustical factors have been proposed to account for this superiority; however, the fundamental premise of … Read more

The high-bandwidth requirement of guitar amps

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Malcolm Moore has done extensive research into guitar pickups. SOURCE   The high-bandwidth requirement of guitar amplifiers is a crucial aspect that impacts their performance and the overall sound quality they deliver. In the context of guitar amplification, “bandwidth” refers to the range of frequencies the amplifier can accurately reproduce. For electric guitars, this encompasses … Read more

60k year old Neanderthal Flute, oldest known

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Ancient Architects — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gueZBiRK0Y Listen at ~8:11 in 3D replicas available — wooden/flutey sounding, haunting     CGPT The discovery of the Divje Babe flute, which is claimed to be the oldest known musical instrument, is indeed a fascinating archaeological find. However, there is some debate and controversy surrounding its interpretation. ### Background: – **Discovery**: The … Read more