summers,
im not really sure maybe like if it got dented like the dent wouldnt cave into the hole?

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dented while they were shipping it

That is just weird Micron, great annecdote though.

Was he a nut or a conman?

Incredible!
Probably an animist... or someone worried about their students not being able to reassemble the parts in the correct position...

If we had lived 150 years ago, I would have given a second thought to such a theory, as wood instruments are reputed to have their own character, dislike being left alone without vibrating (or even listening to music) and other peculiarities.

I know a first level violinist who has a Stradivarious (sp?). The instrument sleeps in a a basement, specially conditioned for temperature and humidity and with permanent recorded music sounding. It sounds weird, but it is a serious approach to keeping these ancient jewels in perfect state.

I know this is random,but you guys should listen to this.It is the elements in an ols classical song.It's so awesome!!!!!!!!Click broad band for faster loading time.

http://www.privatehand.com/flash/elements.html