"New/Old S.B. Wood"

[Don]

Hi Stephen,

At one time Stainer violins were much more highly prized than the Italian
ones. They have not stood the test of time nearly so well as the flatter
bellied Italian instruments--one wonders if there is a lesson to be had there.

At 07:31 PM 11/9/98 -0500, you wrote:

>
>On old violins: For various reasons it is only the Italian masters that 
>are grossly over-inflated prices. Many old violins of (arguably) equal 
>quality, such as the Tyrolian Stainer, can still be had at very affordable 
>prices.
>
>Stephen
>

Regards,
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