Further proof that we now live in the future.

I called the local library while in the middle of a church parking lot in an adjacent state to inquire as to which music college library had back issues of the Strad.  Librarian stated that if I knew the title of the article she could print out the contents from a research database they subscribed.  I had no idea of the title.  She then read off the list of all article titles in the requested issue.  Selection was self evident.  Paper copy was picked up later in the day.  A true marvel.

Hi @Mouse.  You surmised my motive.  The article is entitled “Too Small to be Beautiful?” starting on page 1350.  The Sabatier viola did not fare well.   Clones of the Tertis viola were not that well received either.  The “dark horse” 60£ Chinese violins with the 35£ hole in the heart modification kicked butt.  All of the entrants were fitted with donated Corelli Crystal strings.  It was the funniest Consumer Report style article I have ever read.