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In general, European wood working skills have always been stunning.
From musical instruments, to cabinetry, fine trim and sculpture skills.
Electronics was a total crap shoot on quality, style, materials.
Still, in fine musical instruments how can you argue with the true masters
of the finest musical instruments in the world.
The problem is today, that level of artistry and craftsmanship would put the cost out of reach for the average poor working musician.
$11,000.00 for a fine, hand carved professional jazz guitar is still nothing compared to the cost of a fine violin, cello, etc. and some woodwinds.
For synthetic keyboard sounds, horns, strings, to techno crunch & FX, a modern keyboard controller through the better virtual instruments either D/I or mic'd through an amp can deliver amazing results.
Be very glad you aren't hauling a 400 pound Hammond B-3
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This will be a non argument very soon.... Even now. The current plants will use automatic body sculpting lines, PLEK machines, and many automatic systems. Even 3D printers for all sorts of customisation. Like knobs with YOUR NAME on them....
Poland, Russia, East Germany and many countries there still have vast forests wich will last them forever at the right pricepoint and with the correct management in place....