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The constructive peculiarities of the Cremonese violin makers at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, exemplified by the excellence of Antonio Strivari, have bequeathed us the opportunity to admire true masterpieces and listen to their extraordinary sound throughout the ages. It is well-known that both aesthetic and acoustic features are related to all phases of the manufacturing process, with the finishing treatments playing a crucial role. However, some constructive secrets are still well-guarded. Nanoresolved  IR s-SNOM  contributed new and robust evidence to the long-debated question about the use of proteinaceous materials by Stradivari.

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Anal. Chem. 94 (43), 14815–14819 (2022)