Published May 22, 2021
REALLY Expensive Musical Instruments
Gary Arndt delves into the mystique of extraordinarily expensive musical instruments, analyzing the fine line between function and collectible allure, while exploring the perceived prestige of Stradivariuses despite modern alternatives. The episode uncovers how placebo effects and blind tests challenge the high-valued status of these legendary instruments.
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