Glass Armonica 3d model

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This is a 3D model of Glass Armonica.TexturesDetailed textures are included for the entire model, including diffuse, bump, and specular maps. Maximum texture dimensions are 4096 pixels.HistoryThe glass armonica was first introduced by Benjamin Franklin in 1761.He designed it with glass bowls mounted along a metal spindle that is powered by a flywheel and foot treadle.Musicians play the instrument by wetting their fingers and touching the edges of the turning glass bowls.Famous composers like Mozart and Beethoven wrote pieces specifically for the glass armonica.The instrument gained a bad reputation as musicians who played it were said to go crazy from its mesmerizing sound.Now, it's believed that lead poisoning caused by long-term exposure to lead paint on the bowls may have been the real reason behind this strange phenomenon.The glass armonica is still made and played today, although it's relatively rare.Price: $79.00 Date added: January 20, 2016Last update: January 22, 2016Product ID: 56a0499561946e25578b4567