Designer Hopfgartner is to exhibit this updated version of the violin in the Tokyo Design Week later this month. This modern styled, and semi acoustic version of the violin abandons the baroque stlying of the classic violin, which has remained unchanged for over 500 years. Although an interesting idea, Hopfgartner fails to recognize that the overall shape and materials used in the construction of the acoustic violin, is exactly what gives it its recognizable and enchanting sound. I myself played the violin for over 6 years, and find it very hard to except that some believe they can change the shape of the violin without changing its sound. As well, many electric violins who do not require certain materials and shapes for their tones, come in a great variety of shapes and colors(pic#1, pic#2). Personally i see this design as a poorly researched and thought out design, which discredits the beauty and history of such a magnificent instrument.
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