Beam Line: Summer 1998, Vol. 28, No. 2

... went on to a long and illustrious career during which he produced over a
thousand instruments. By 1750 the violin had gained wide acceptance. Indeed,
most famous composers of the day produced works that featured this instrument.
It was their demands that led to some last modifications. The definition of pitch
was raised and the neck (and hence the string length) was lengthened, allowing
tins a greater range in notes. Unfortunately, the original technique. 20 SUMMER
1998 IV.