"New/Old S.B. Wood"

[Roger Jolly]

Hi Steve,
              Our University is the proud owner of a SET of Amati's, the
first violin is fabulous the second so so, The Viola was cut down about 200
years ago for some unknown reason. But the Cello is to die for, it has a
sound that haunts me every time I  voice a piano at ppp from the mid range
down, I would just love to hear this instrument in the hands of one of the
greats.
  I agree with you, in that it's impossible to make a comparison, given the
loading placed on a pianos S.B.
Regards Roger



llow any direct comparison.  I recently played a Maggini violin,  a Gaspar
da Salo viola , and an Andrea  Amati 'cello, all  from the late 1500's. The
violin and viola were glorious.  Strong voiced, responsive and carried
well.  The cello was as dead as the proverbial doornail.  why?  Who knows.  
Roger Jolly
Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre
Saskatoon and Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada.
306-665-0213
Fax 652-0505