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[@ericpmoss]

It sounds so much better than when it was only valued at $7million.

[@zecapaugordinho-g1z]

Underrated comment

[@thomastessier4529]

Now that's funny.

[@bigjoe9517]

I noticed that too. I can't wait to hear how great it sounds at $30 million!!!

[@alphagt62]

It sounds awesome on the tiny speaker in my iPad!

[@gilesleggett]

well that's inflation for you.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

I found an old violin and an old painting in my attic, a Stradivarius and a Rembrandt, unfortunately the painting was by Stradivarius and the violin was a Rembrandt.

[@tlang7616]

Lol, I’ve never heard that one...but I would get the shakes just seeing it, I’m so klutzy.

[@PP-xm4gx]

Haha love it!

[@aneesniazi7918]

Lol this is actually gold.

[@dongyo69]

Still sellable.. I guess

[@Dalexb]

@@sophiafake-virus2456 Two bananas and a firm handshake.

[@markmckinney9821]

That violinist is so clean and his playing is amazing.

[@maryhales4595]

His wife was my flute professor for my Master's degree - they're both phenomenal musicians, and delightful people to boot!

[@GreekDrill2]

​@@maryhales4595wow thats great to know! i hope the best for whatever ur doing ur!!

[@raulmontano3310]

$15 mill violin Listened to on a $5 speaker

[@RossNixon]

Try $9 headphones - much better!

[@josiahwilliams1441]

Free headphones lol

[@Seaby41]

Could affect the tone...

[@stumblevideoguy33]

sennheiser HD58X

[@commenter7893]

You need at least $100k speakers!

[@francesco5254]

Hearing a Stradivarius on KZbin is like admiring a painting from a videocall Edit: people that can't joke on themselves are LOSING it in the comments 😂😂 I'm not a snob, I just have a bit of self humor

[@orangutanklaus7035]

Or drinking a good bottle of wine on the toilet

[@tyspaulding2025]

And canon in d is in the background

[@heatherlowe7330]

Never thought you would, but SO happy for the opportunity, right?

[@Henrydrn1]

A good sound system helps.

[@Henrydrn1]

The Stradivarius sounds so sweet, so extended at higher frequencies that's why it's better than others.

[@rustyaxelrod]

A shockingly historical, well made instrument, played in a room with amazing acoustics, by a real artist of a player and I’m listening on an iPad with a speaker the size of a nickel and I can still hear how great it is.

[@asdfffs]

No you can't, it's placebo

[@pcfllms]

@@asdfffs gaslighting much?

[@asdfffs]

@@pcfllms no

[@mepp4224]

@@pcfllms u sound like an insecure gf

[@Lenlon703]

@@mepp4224 why is it related to insecure gf tho? It’s a common problem for victims of mental abuse for both men and women equally, no need to even be in romantic or sexual relationship.

[@zackthebongripper7274]

Pawn Stars: "I'll give you five bucks for it."

[@louissands9547]

I'll bring a friend here to have it checked. - Niccolo, come here man !

[@engindenizucgun]

they would actually pay a crazy amount if they ever encountered a stradivarius

[@jacob1931]

Haha

[@rxw5520]

And I'm taking on all the risk here

[@engindenizucgun]

@Mookie Spindlehurst I know just pointed out

[@honestspirit56]

What an honor to see such a beautiful instrument being played….not just admired in a glass box.

[@johnhunter2294]

There are employees at the Stradivarius Museum whose job it is to take these magnificent instruments out of their cases and play them, usually two or three times a year. Apparently they lose tone if they are not played. To paraphrase, "A Stradivarius is safe in a museum, but that is not what they are for."

[@jacklambert1521]

Indeed. An instrument is meant to bring joy and beauty to the world. How can it do that locked up in a display? An instrument MUST be played the way a book MUST be read.

[@juliawillis1240]

The Stradivarius is exquisite but it is the master violinist that brings her to life. A beautiful combination.

[@billlembke1768]

It is not any better than any other violin. People say it is better or the best so that they appear to be more cultured, knowledgeable, or an expert. It is like when says a very expensive bottle of wine is the best, until they find the fake label is actually on a cheap bottle. There is little or no difference in quality, just the perceived value. For the violin, you could polish a very inexpensive one, make up a detailed story, and say the value is $100 million. Many self-proclaimed experts would agree to promote their own identity, showing how shallow they are, and not suffocated.

[@dasportsfan2122]

@@billlembke1768I have been blessed to try a Stradivarius around 10 years ago, and trust me mate, there is a hue difference between that and my normal 5000 euro violin

[@SatanLiterally]

​@@billlembke1768 you would be right if we were talking about a master crafted modern violin. Those are often chosen above Strads in blind tests in terms of sound. But it is very, very different from lower quality student instruments. There certainly is a lot of snobbery and adherence to tradition in the classical music world, but to say a Strad doesn't sound better than other violin just isn't true. It is worth noting that these are also centuries old instruments that have been cared for and maintained to remain playable in the modern era. Their value isn't solely for their sound, they are also pieces of history.

[@mackk123]

Almost sounds like my _$16 million_ stradivarius.

[@purplerain2314]

I keep pronouncing it in my head as Stradivirus.

[@vaderetro264]

They've ripped you off, man!

[@ozsvathlaszlo6805]

Yes!!! Almost!!

[@mackk123]

@@vaderetro264 *Friday, March 24, 1933, Stradivarius speculators declared war on Germany.*

[@mackk123]

Never forget the USS Liberty incident or the *Lavon Affair*

[@AidanS99]

I’ve played violin for many years, but the clarity and depth to the sound this violin produces is second to none. Those notes do not sound the same on a regular violin, and if I had to guess a reason it would be the chamber of the violin. I think it’s perfectly shaped in such a way that it allows the sound to echo out from inside at almost the same frequency and strength. Incredible.

[@fkillah]

lmao a double blind study was done playing a strad and non-strad and neither the violinist and audience could tell the difference between the two.

[@manisdogfish]

I wish I could hear the rest of him playing. That was absolutely beautiful.

[@MersuneLiku]

The deep rich sound of the violin plus the acoustics of the church sound truly amazing.

[@wasd3108]

if you listen closely, you can hear all the souls dignity of sexually abused children applaud

[@nhdad3439]

@@wasd3108 You could hear that anywhere!

[@wasd3108]

@@tuscan4174 exactly, it's not original, but very common

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@wasd3108much higher rates of sexual abuse in homes, schools and day cares

[@goodgoyim9459]

@@wasd3108 40x more common per capita in public school, 100x more common in the non western world. odd you dont leave the same comment about that.

[@DevilViolinist]

2:06 - The violinist: "There's nothing like a S......" *Other man interrupts*: "WWWWWWEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLL"

[@saturn724]

He about to say confidential information

[@DocMustafa]

Saturn Could be...🤔

[@Luna-xe1nd]

This is hilarious xD

[@IAmNigHtMaReTR]

Can someone explain wtf was that ??

[@rxw5520]

Lol seemed like a pretty innocuous comment to me, I think the guy was just murmuring his agreement

[@MikeCormack-q9i]

Absolutely flawless. The sound is so clean and perfect. No instrument, violin or not,will ever sound this great.

[@toxicpie1000]

I got goosebumps when he played that last tune. danm.

[@Ether-pb5gb]

amen

[@pascalgollner3377]

„There is nothing like a Strat“ I‘m a Guitarist and I approve this message

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Those first notes by Scott Yoo gave me the shivers. What incredibile sounds he could get out of that instrument.

[@maryhales4595]

His wife was my flute teacher for my Master's degree - they're both absolutely phenomenal musicians.

[@JonatasAdoM]

If Stradivarius lived today: "No, no, no! That's obsolete and useless. You need my new Stradivarius S+ X. It comes with a headphone jack."

[@herbertbielefelder341]

Nein, he wouldn't say that.

[@thomasgalyen6757]

Headphone jacks are so yesterday. But it would have a 5” pop up screen to scroll the music.

[@elli003]

But wait ! If you order now ...............

[@outtabubblegum7034]

@@elli003 You get the AMAZING iStrad app! (for only 3M more)

[@user-pv7pk5nh3k]

🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@Jw20000]

I'm unemotional for the most part. People often say "why aren't you sad about that" or "why are you not showing any emotions" but hearing this for real, in that place and if I had the skill to play it myself would send me in floods of tears. What a powerful experience. A very lucky man

[@t.s.t.4085]

YOU and US are privileged to hear Maestro Yoo play on this work of art. Thank you. This is so special.

[@libelldrian173]

2:06 As a guitarist, I can confirm that there is nothing like a strat!

[@helenabasquette7222]

nothing😎👍

[@jaygill5582]

A stratocaster?

[@ToddHoward3]

best guitar ever

[@maxsavage3998]

Stradivarius also made guitars

[@klauskruger6187]

Strativari?

[@WilsonDK100]

Plot twist: The real one was never taken out of the safe and nobody told them this is a modern quality replica xD

[@skunkycatog]

Bro I was literally thinking that, like what if he dropped it, the real owner would be like, don’t worry that’s a replica 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Watusifarm]

😂 This one belongs to the mayors 12 year old daughter!

[@islandclub69420]

no gloves no strat

[@aldohernandez8168]

@@islandclub69420 Hey. That's true.

[@soullessSiIence]

If that thing was $15M they for sure would have requested the use of a face mask and gloves

[@andrewjames7493]

I witnessed an amazing violin, played by an amazing musician, in an amazing church. Watched from nowhere Ohio, wonderful time we live in.

[@georgescarlett2320]

I'm a stringed instrument repairman (others say 'Luthier', but I know the difference). I listened to this out of respect, and curiosity, but I was surprised to find that as I listened I began to sob! When Mr. Yoo played the Vivaldi piece in that Church I had no control over what occured! So, I thought, Well, that was a "FLUKE"! Gave it a second listen and the tears once again came forth!!! At 77 years of age, I have NEVER been so musically moved in all my life. Bravo Stradivarius, and Bravo Mr. Scott Yoo!! Thanx, I will keep this bookmarked for future enjoyment. Gb PS: God gave us 12 notes in a scale (including #'s, and b's for a reason, both the Holy Spirit of God, and satan know how to use them--think on that!

[@AAndrews1968]

Well said my friend. It had the same impact on me as well.

[@vehement.]

As someone who easily gets emotional over art, this totally made me gasp and tear up! I simply MUST attend a showpiece wherever that violin may be! Also, a wonderful prop to the one who played it. A flawless sway, one I wouldn’t mind listening to for hours!❤️

[@neonbrew1358]

Same dude

[@kjheerty]

Tipik ekşici jargonu

[@speeksasfada]

Etit

[@nikkapubess3349]

I want to destroy art

[@nhdad3439]

Agreed

[@hothotheat3000]

The violinist made that instrument SING.

[@nateblack972]

Such beautiful sound! Stunning clarity when he started playing Winter. Took my breath away for a second. Wow.

[@darrenlewis1409]

Really? And you heard all that through your mono phone speaker did you? Lol muppet

[@mbd6054]

Yes.

[@LDLK]

That vivaldi on stradivarius makes me wanna cryyyyyyyyy so beautiful, it is really different

[@mati261000]

Money could never compare to the celestial sound of this violin.

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

I played viola and violin in grade school, high school and college. Anyone who knows anything about the beauty this artist and that strad produced together are in absolute awe.

[@klausfeuermann3825]

Yoo was born in Tokyo in 1971, of Japanese and Korean parentage. He led the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Busan Philharmonic in Korea.

[@djquinn11]

He’s a brilliant musician!

[@Joescuderia]

who gives a shit .

[@onepalproductions]

His surname is Hoo.

[@johnyted]

I would say this violin is priceless. This instrument should be considered the property of humanity. It's impossible for someone to say they don't like the sound of the violin after listening to this video, the music and the violinist who played it. I just heard 10, 100 thousand dollars violins, but nothing compares to this gem.

[@jaredangulo8961]

Heritage cultural of the humanity.

[@rxw5520]

"I think I'd like to play a couple notes on this." "Go ahead." *Devil went down to Georgia*

[@floridamansgarage8629]

Lol

[@rxw5520]

Right??? You laugh but he can absolutely tear up a fiddle 😂

[@rxw5520]

LOL!!

[@bravo1224]

LOL!!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

I was waiting for the priest to say, ´´I bet you didn´t know it but I´m a fiddle player too......´´

[@randylazer2894]

Hearing those notes in that setting, with such an amazing and beautiful tone that resonated of nearly three centuries of history, it seemed that was as pure as music could ever be.

[@paanne1013]

Just WOW to the Stradivarius, Vivaldi, the Church and to the Amazing Violinist.

[@johnmartlew5897]

Hear a $15 M Strad? On my IPad. Right. I sincerely thank you for the effort, the offer, and the good intentions. I am certainly not going to hear the real voice of this instrument on a digital device of any quality. Only in person will I truly experience that voice. It did sound pretty nice though. Maybe I only got the $1M experience. 🤣

[@Hadriandidnothingwrong-z8c]

it's always hard to judge an instrument from a recording but even then, you can certainly hear that this violin's sound is huge.

[@musgrovebarry]

@@Hadriandidnothingwrong-z8c It's also gone through youtube the 360p of audio reproduction

[@edh2246]

You can get a $2M experience with the earbuds. 🙂

[@arun2995]

@@Hadriandidnothingwrong-z8c There is no point in trying to explain to Flat Earth believers that the world is indeed round.

[@Hadriandidnothingwrong-z8c]

@@arun2995 i was just trying to tell them, that a recording can't capture as much but that if you know what you are listening for, you can still get a good idea of what an istrument's voice sounds is like.

[@sasha42196]

After one of Heifetz's concerts, a fan said to him, "Maestro, your violin sounds magnificent." Heifetz put the violin to his ear and said, "I don't hear anything." The moral to the anecdote is clear.

[@JonJenkins1982]

There is undoubtedly something about these instruments. I got chills even on the tuning/demo notes.

[@michaelll]

I'm more amazed at how he tuned that before playing it. He did it so fast

[@brianmartin6808]

Is that a joke ? It was mostly already tuned. All he did was to check it for the little out of tune it might be. I do that all the time with my guitars.

[@michaelll]

@@brianmartin6808 no I was serious. I've been playing guitar for along time and I can't do that. I've never been able to tell if something is in tune unless I have a tuner. My ears suck.

[@vivianpercy7580]

It does have outstanding sweetness, sonority and golden voice.

[@pwp8737]

when despair at human depravity becomes overwhelming, music such as this restores faith in humanity. What a paradox man is, able to commit horrible unspeakable crimes and at the same time create sublime art.

[@ashiljohn]

Rick Harrison: "I'll give you $150,000 for it. I have to wipe it, polish it, display it on the shelf; and I'm taking a huge risk here!"

[@Matt-ir1ky]

Best I can do is 155.... Well, alright. If you change your mind you know where to find me.

[@anthonymcrooster3703]

"Not to mention that people don't just run amok for a Stradivarius these days, which makes it near impossible to resell. The longer it sits on my shelf the more it needs maintenance...actually $100 000 is the best I can do. It's as high as I can go."

[@patrciaclemons8183]

Ya know what, a friend of mine, is an expert in this stuff. Let me give him a call

[@ACoustaDC]

Chumbly!! WTF did you just buy??

[@CludFall]

Seller be like 😐😐😐 And the irony to sell this to a pawn shop! 😂😂😂

[@nonfecittaliter4361]

The music of Verdi played in a Strad and the interior of such a beautiful church armonize perfectly. Sublime!

[@giovannimoriggi5833]

It’s Vivaldi! Verdi made operas for the most Ciao from Italy

[@hotrodray6802]

Alfredo Fettuccine

[@jourdainhiini6548]

Hearing Vivaldi played on a Stradivarius..absolutely amazing.

[@splashfamnumber1446]

As a violin player I got goose bumps from hearing this so beautiful

[@daleboxsell2805]

The finest silk in the world wouldn’t be as smooth as the sound of a Stradivarius violin.

[@Jamestele1]

A man worthy of playing such a masterpiece

[@ndirish4569]

Drops, smashes. Directed by Robert B. Weide

[@Bobba8590]

Scholar

[@momv2pa]

Oh my gosh-I don’t remember ever hearing something so beautiful. I actually got goosebumps listening. Paradise!

[@StimParavane]

In terms of its value to humanity, $15 million is an undervaluation. That sound is extraordinary.

[@gaudia3985]

Wow. Most beautiful violin sound i've heard. So crisp and clean and ringing.

[@rebshannonling]

I got goosebumps and vibrations through my face. What is this magic???

[@Vietitier]

I guess the döner you were eating that moment?

[@monocyte2210]

Mee too. Awesome

[@4integrity]

What a soulful connection to the universe...I have no words..

[@christopherpeninger324]

It's like an an angel is whispering in your ear.

[@brucekuehn4031]

Let me just say that I have so enjoyed every Now Hear This program on PBS. Scott Yoo is a wonderful musician and educator for the viewer. The production values are excellent and I hope they continue at this high level.

[@flochforster6892]

Hearing one of these in person is an entirely different experience. These instruments just sound absolutely gorgeous. There’s just nothing like it. I was lucky to hear one in person and I was in awe. Antonio Stradivari is a genius. It’ll probably be another few hundred years before we ever have another instrument like this.

[@yegfreethinker]

I bet; I would love to have that experience myself

[@battileddu9929]

i can feel everyting on this stradi....I got goosebumps hearing the first note!! wow

[@DanCampbellGuitar]

"You drop it, you've bought it".

[@MichaelClark-uw7ex]

That sound, nothing like it. I got chills listening to that beauty.

[@mfurughi2068]

When you are in a space like that cathedral, even my whistle can sound melodious like a nightingale!

[@darkdiguh]

it sounds so clear! it sounds like a studio recording!

[@Gramkan]

The power of hype, no one would pick it in a blind test

[@notenotions]

You have to hear one in person. I watched Elizabeth Pitcairn play her famous red strad a few years ago in concert, head level to & 20 feet in front of, & it was unbelievably killer & very loud. It was beyond astonishing. She was a conduit with each leg & each arm/shoulder responding to a different section of the orchestra as she played her solos. And I swear, she appeared to be suspended in air an inch or two off the floor magically as the music flowed through her. She even provided truffles she just brought back from her UK tour, & wine & autographed glossy's to her meet & greet afterwards. Best show of my life!

[@bronco6]

Polish professor Bogdan Skalmierski, mathematician and violin enthusiast, constructed a machine according to the Stradivarius patent. Before the final assembly of the box, he squeezed the sides with this machine so that the top plate would gain the right tension. The effects were amazing.

[@kennethtanguay6259]

Beautiful brings tears to my eyes. How crisp, crystal clear sound. It's absolutely a perfect instrument of time.

[@Razor2048]

I just find it amazing that the instruments being that old are still functional and in extremely good condition considering they can still be played rather than just sitting in a museum.

[@jackmead9768]

Right? You'll find that many professional violin players will have older violins at their disposal. For some reason, they sound much richer and full of tone than newer violins

[@teresapolson9875]

That was absolutely, breathtaking! To hear such beauty come from such a instrument, in a gorgeous yet soundful setting. Thank you for sharing, beautiful

[@lostone982]

The irony is that the true treasure is what is behind Scott. The source from where Vivaldi found his music and how Stradivarius made his violins.

[@apmm4209]

Imagine, as soon as he plays the first note ! The neck snapped 😊

[@Thedaleb1]

I love it he was the best in 1714 such a wonderful treasure for humanity.

[@royfearn4345]

But what's the point if it's locked away in some vault? Crass and criminal.

[@johnhunter2294]

@@royfearn4345 Totally agree. Sure, it's safe in the vault, but that's not what Strads are FOR.

[@hassandagher8391]

The sound of the violin enchants the ears😩😩😩😩

[@vintagetiger2059]

He was gonna say , "Nothing like a Stratocaster " but was interrupted

[@pinfloi3066]

I’m so dead 💀

[@stefanodomeni]

When you wanted to play guitar and be cool but your mom forced you into violin lessons

[@jonathanferdinand1164]

shi lmao

[@thepolyglotraccoon]

"There's nothing like a Strat".

[@ILikeBirds]

*stradivarius

[@ffrederickskitty214]

Musical instruments should be owned by musicians, not Swiss banks

[@liamcolbert4506]

Cough cough Messiah Strad Cough cough

[@1godonlyone119]

...unless Swiss banks purchase them.

[@1ring2rule3pigs]

Took the words out of my mouth!

[@heyyitsnikkiii]

Musicians can rarely afford instruments with this price tag so private companies who possess the instruments and loan them to deserving musicians!

[@BMGforever190]

I am no violinist, but i think i've heard that the value of violins decrease when they are not beeing played on a regular basis

[@TheSongoholic]

The prize tag make it sound better What an honor to play such a masterpiece…

[@MrJaspermyboy]

The sound is so divine! You cannot put a price in this. I felt like crying(joy) when he played later

[@RodCornholio]

Michio Kaku plays a mean fiddle.

[@blackwidow6322]

lol.

[@robaldrich7399]

Lmao.

[@terryplew3333]

Hereally looks like Michio Kaku.

[@andrewbuchan2232]

I’m used to seeing Dr. Kaku with his white hair. A young Michio Kaku, perhaps?

[@MiguelFerreyraGuitar]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@faulsname8869]

This is honestly awe inspiring and a testament to the divine spark present in humanity. How can you say the soul does not exist when you witness such beauty?

[@MustObeyTheRules]

The guy playing it could make any violin sound amazing. Damn he’s good

[@NotExactlyRomeo]

I got chills when he launched into the Vivaldi!

[@kimchikin94minmin]

My professor back when I was in college owns a 250+ year old violin and the sounds it makes gave me goosebumps...

[@jasondaniel918]

A guy I went to high school with (class of '67) became a professional concert violinist. Sometime in the mid 1970's, he bought a Stradivarius for just a hair over $1 million. I wonder what that instrument is worth today? I also wonder what it is like to own something that is valuable and irreplaceable.

[@Josef_1186]

Do you have a name? It’s probably possible to find the exact violin that he played on by looking him up.

[@ericdreizen1463]

@@Josef_1186 Yes, if u're playing at a high professional level, u're expected to have one of the elite violins, in the six-figure range.

[@ACoustaDC]

What is it like to own... it's a pain in the ass... always worrying about it... leaving it home so you don't mess it up... and then finding someone you trust to fix it... geez.. NO thank you.

[@ericdreizen1463]

@@ACoustaDC At that level u're spending a lot of time w/ the instrument every day, so it's never out of sight. Most top professionals hv rigorous daily practice routines, 5-8 hrs a day. I asked a world-renowned bassist I know how much she (transexual, used to be a man) practices, she said "That's all I do." Don't know anything about her acoustic bass, but she's remarkable! Electric bass another story. She's not at all rich, but she should be! That's jazz for u.

[@ACoustaDC]

@Mike OMG Mike...you're so right!.... You're a genius .... oh great internet Swami.

[@jasonthedream]

Oh my goodness it is truly beautiful. I can hear it. I was going to be critical but wow. I understand it's amplified by the ideal acoustic surroundings but man that is undeniably one of the most beautiful sounds in existence.

[@oregoncoastbeachcomber2060]

That TONE! Smoother and richer than the finest chocolate that melts on your tongue, creamier than the softest caramel you've ever tasted, sweeter and more fragrant than lilacs in Spring, more inviting and warmer than any luxurious velvet bedding. This violin is special.❤🎶 ❤

[@agwbcfjc2]

They sure had the right venue. The acoustics were perfect.

[@bikeridingnorm2799]

Yep

[@killersugar6816]

They don’t make them like this anymore, except studies show that when a pro doesn’t know what they’re playing, they prefer modern violins over million dollar strads.

[@wingy252]

@@haaggus by being given different instruments to play without being told who made it... Really not that difficult

[@wingy252]

@@haaggus thats not very hard to arrange either

[@asianamericancasestudies6434]

​@@haaggus Just do a search: It's a double-blind study (or many studies) of both the performer and the audience, both of which chose the newly made violins as more preferred.

[@Tomas-bm1wd]

@@asianamericancasestudies6434 yes I’ve heard of that too. I think people are only paying for the name now not unlike how people buy Gucci or apple products not because they are necessarily better but to say they own one

[@ACoustaDC]

It was on NPR.. this American life I believe.

[@AAndrews1968]

I would love to see this documentary in full. This brief promo is a joy to watch in itself.

[@mbert6019]

Back in the day these were sold around christmas time as a starter pack. Included extra strings, official strap and gig bag.

[@ACoustaDC]

1 free lesson too!!!

[@JiveDadson]

And a pair of white gloves.

[@mtv565]

Back in the day, this is "student" model 😅

[@TodayIFoundSomethingShiney]

me on a $5 set of ear buds - Yes, sounds amazing

[@the_newvoice]

The character on the lower notes is like a spikes through the air- so sharp, fast and deep. Like a tiger stripes on it's back. Really fast and responsive tell. And the higher notes are sweet, gorgeous and extremely precise with completely no tails. It filling up everything around in the room with it's bright gentle light. It's singing like it should- a classic sound of an instrument that should be in front of everything. It's a soloing instrument that i always love to hear! You can only describe a nuances with your imagination by seeing through, then you will see what it's made of. It's just flying weightless with a wooden soul tuned to show you a piece of eternity within. Something like this))

[@EKdlwoasred]

Notes of pepper, dried apricots and some vanilla on the pallet with a long chocolate finish.

[@the_newvoice]

@@EKdlwoasred I already wanna eat couple of violins)

[@williamtomkiel8215]

don't forget a shout out to the engineers / mix crew how many different takes before it was decided where to stand and all that?

[@gackal1982]

the secret is not only antonio's magnificent craftsmanship but also the quality of the wood he meticulously chose for these masterpieces, as the wood ages and settles in the better it sounds.

[@rebeccanewman7531]

i agree!

[@ruffeyx]

i dont know why my face is flushing, i felt a sudden rush of euphoria watching and listening to the piece he played. this never happened to me before.

[@ruffeyx]

@pcbh84 frisson. thankyou for telling me! i immediately search youtube for this, and suggested songs were actually triggering this feeling of chill/ euphoria :-)

[@myopicseer]

My ears just found the golden chord. The best thing this side of Heaven.

[@nobodysbaby5048]

There is a definite golden resonance to that instrument that is unique. I never understood the whole stradivarius thing, I do now.

[@JonnyLloyd-n4b]

For anyone wondering the song at 1:50, it’s the end of beethovens Violin concerto in D major II Larghetto

[@McIntyreBible]

2:33, that instrument sounds heavenly!!

[@actontreadway1168]

Roger McIntyre which one?

[@richardgornalle4536]

Music of the Gods. That sound! That violinist!

[@pedecia]

Yes it is the violinist that make it sound good.... i heard a 3000 euro violin that sounded like heaven on earth.....

[@richardgornalle4536]

@@pedecia A fellow high school teacher (Melbourne) surprised me in the early 1970's when he paid $6,000 for a violin. It really did have a brilliant sound.

[@CYCLONE4499]

It almost looks like its glowing the wood is so beautiful

[@galactus1111]

Asian guy: nothing will ever come close. Guy who paid 15 mill: i sure hope not.