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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
On the topic of that violin, the article talks about how the lacquer finish is worn down to the wood in places, and then also talks about how the lacquer is unique to various luthiers and is believed to contribute significantly to the sound and personality of an instrument.
So my question is, if the lacquer is such an important element of the integrity of the instrument, why is such a valuable one used to the point of extreme wear, and in such an environmentally uncontrolled environment like a subway station.
Does anyone really believe a 3.5 million dollar instrument was showcased, unprotected, in a subway station? Do you think the insurer of said instrument would even permit something like that?
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What good is a 3.5 million dollar violin if nobody plays it?
As for why it's worn down, it's 300 years old.