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Wood and varnish micro-samples from Stradivari and Guarneri instruments: document

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Spectroscopy and thermal analysis of maple shavings from repairs

Tai and colleagues, 2006. publisher

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DocumentTai and colleagues · doi.org · 2017 · publisherPrimary source: Chemical distinctions between Stradivari's maple and modern tonewood2 steps from the original

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Wood and varnish micro-samples from Stradivari and Guarneri instruments: document [Copy CPY0CQAH29R5S3D]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/CPY0CQAH29R5S3D
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