[afraidfortherepublic]

Yes it is...Many have tried to reproduce Strads and have yet to succeed, even though they’ve used the latest technology to copy every detail.

Some say the secret is the wood. Some say it’s the varnish. Nobody knows.

[Paladin2]

"Some say the secret is the wood. Some say it’s the varnish. Nobody knows."

I've read/watched a number of investigations and remain surprised that "Science/(reverse)Engineering" can't figure 95% of it out.

[Secret Agent Man]

definitely part of the secret is the wood.