Do you need any more proof?

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@Jackal-12225

If there was a 200 year old violin that barely worked and could barely be played but it was an incredible instrument in its time and was super valuable, why not want it to be carefully carefully restored to its original glory without adding electric components to it or turning it into something it’s not.

And nobody would play with it, because it is so valuable. It would just sit in its little glass box and every now and then a famous, accomplished violinist would come by who is allowed to touch it.
I got a hint for you: you are not that famous, accomplished violinist. Neither is any of us.

@Jackal-12225

we want to play that old rare stradivarius violin that needs a polishing, retuning, and some rework to be played again in its former glory.

Even an old rare stradivarius needs to be tuned every now and then. Especially after laying in an unventilated basement for 20 years. Chances are that the strings are broken and need to be completely replaced.

Also it might be argued if the chinrest would be restored or replaced by a more ergonomic peace. Afterall, not everything that is old is automatically better.