<patrick@aardvark-pro.com> wrote: Richard, On that note then, what would you have happen to this Masi frame? No tube replacement but perhaps a repaint? Or is this Masi not worthy of a restoration, in your eyes? I thought the Cremonese builders made violins, not fiddles. Dave Patrick Chelsea, Michigan
what would i have happen to it? it's not my business. all i
did was reply to tom sander's list post, and jesus h christ
do i regret it. on a personal note, i am not a collector,
though i have two myself. my personal bias leans away from
an item that has what i refer to as undefined dna. in this
case, the frame surely could be lovingly repainted for the
third time - it could look great. if the 3 main tubes are
replaced as well as the steerer - well, that's not my bag.
re the fiddle comment: i think folks in the trade refer
to these as such.
e-RICHIE
chester, ct