QuestionsStradivari "secret"Is there anything physically distinct about the wood and finish of Stradivari's instruments?Answer
Answer · Stradivari "secret"
The varnish contains a special ingredient that gives the instruments their sound.
The varnish contains a special ingredient that gives the instruments their sound.
Where it stands
DisputedOne piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Unusual or mineral-rich layers in the finish not used by other makers or painters.
What would rule it out
- Finish layers made only of common oils, resins and pigments.
Evidence 1 for · 1 against
The questions it answers
Most likelyStradivari and Guarneri treated their wood with mineral solutions (borax, sulphates, salt, alum, alkali),…
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The varnish contains a special ingredient that gives the instruments their sound. [Answer ANS0CQAGVF02NSE]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQAGVF02NSE
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year = {2026},
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