You don't know how bad most things are nor precisely how they're bad

Re:You don't know how bad most things are nor precisely how ... by analog31 on Thursday August 22, 2024 @06:09PM (#41324747)

Yes, and that's common knowledge among most musicians nowadays. Sure, it's hard to be a musician -- amateur or professional -- and not also be an enthusiast. And I don't think very many violinists would turn down a chance to try a Strad, or at least hold it and look at it.

There's still an open question about whether the new fiddles are better, or that the old ones are deteriorating, or both.

Disclosure: Working double bassist. And don't get me started about bows. ;-)

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Re:You don't know how bad most things are nor precisely how ... by gizajob on Friday August 23, 2024 @03:07AM (#41326740)

French bows or German bows? Just so we know what not to get you started on.

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Re:You don't know how bad most things are nor precisely how ... by analog31 on Saturday August 24, 2024 @11:19AM (#41338905)

I play French. I played cello as a kid, and when I started bass lessons in college, my teacher played German but told me there was no reason for me to switch. Most teachers have a preference but can teach either one. I've seen great bassists play both. There's a slight preference towards German for adult beginners because the learning curve isn't as steep.

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