[skinhead]

I like the Neo and Metatron models.

[stubhead]

i'm looking forward to seeing more experimentation in alternate materials. especially considering once we get to a point where we understand the tonal properties of man made materials we could start having complete control over the materials tone.

Classical instrument makers are leading this charge, because the prices of a decent violin, bass, viola or cello have gotten so extreme. There are quite a few professionals using these guy's cellos in chamber orchestra and community orchestras - an old beater wood cello is like $10,000 - $50,000.

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There are more and more people coming up with different guitars all the time, I like the Trussart steel "Fenders" -

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However people are traditionalists, as rad as they pretend to be. They've gotten used to the sound that wood guitars and tube amps make, so they're sure that's got to be the "best" sound that there ever can be.