[ph0rque]

This tacit knowledge is the reason why we don’t have a 3D model of a Stradivarius violin, or even a real-life exact replica of any kind, for that matter.

It may be no Stradivarius, but it's a start on 3D printing musical instruments: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-10-11/the-worlds-f...

[kybernetikos]

That whole thing about the 3d model of a Stradivarius is complete nonsense:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15926864 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2067981/Resea...

So we do have 3d models of Stradivarius violins, plus computer cut replicas. And on top of that, in blind tests, violinists preferred modern violins anyway.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/02/how-many-notes-v...