interesting wood article

[Robin Hufford]

This is an interesting article, of course.  But, were it uniquely the cause, in
my opinion, or even much of a factor in Stradivarious's work the same could be
done today as such trees can be found at all times as they are exposed to
"Little Ice Age" conditions depending upon the species and its range of
altitude.  These conditions, and the forest with it migrate up and down the
slopes with conditions.   They would then be available for harvesting and use as
wood in instruments.  For example one can approach the treeline in many
mountains and once one has done so, the level which corresponds to the climate
existing in the colder weather which existed at the time referred to, has
already been passed through.
Regards, Robin Hufford

"Paul Chick (Earthlink)" wrote:

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> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On
> Behalf Of Ron Koval
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 9:48 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org; caut@ptg.org
> Subject: interesting wood article
>
> Saw this today:
>
> http://www.msnbc.com/news/1002745.asp?0dm=W15NT
>
> Thought some of you might like to read about the theory that a mini ice age
> could be responsible for the density of the wood used by Stradivarius.
>
> Ron Koval
> Chicagoland
>
> Interesting, Ron.  Some years ago, I read an article about "chemically
> aging" spruce, suggested as a technique used by Stradivarius.  This
> technique would cause wood fiber to become more dense; the chemicals and
> procedures escape me, but I do remember the their test results showed an
> improved tone, similar to the sound of Strads.  The instrument was evaluated
> by several accomplished violinists who commented favorably about the sound
> having similar characteristics.
> For what it's worth.
>
> Paul C
>
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