We’ve all heard about 3D Printing technology, but this is a whole new level. The innovative minds at 3Dvarius have actually produced the first-ever, playable violin, produced entirely from 3D printing!

A post on the Instagram account for renowned journal Science spotlighted the innovative design, saying that the instrument was modeled from the highly-revered Stradivarius, and is fully playable. One pro is that the violin, made from a unique photo-active resin, doesn’t respond to weather fluctuations like wood. However, the wood has a more full sound that is unachievable with the resin material.

Watch their preview below:

 

Classical music, welcome to the future! 3Dvarius is the first 3D printed violin that can actually be played! Created by engineer and violinist Laurent Bernadac, this violin’s design is based on the famous Stradivarius, except instead of wood and glue, this instrument is made of a lightweight, photo-reactive resin. The good news? These 3D printed violins are far more durable than their wooden cousins because they aren’t at the mercy of fluctuating climate conditions. The bad news? While it’s good for use with a more digital sound and effects pedals, it’s missing the depth of an old school violin. Thanks @tech for giving us the heads up on this awesome video! #guffmedia #science #innovation #violins #classicalmusic

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The violin has been around for some time now, as this 2015 video shows a violinist reviewing the new product:

You can learn more about this exciting new instrument by heading to the 3Dvarius website here!