In a message dated 96-02-03 02:56:47 EST, you write:

>
> What do you call the sound of your friend's instrument, Bob?!
>
> -- Robbie Rhodes
>

I think "sound of a cat with a stomach ache" comes closest. In fairness, John
was still working on getting the bowing regulated and at the time, the tuning
was off quite a bit. I think properly set up, it would sound a great deal
like a Mills Violano Virtuoso but in a somewhat lower register.

Bob Conant