New Da Vinci Instrument Unveiled

Da Vinci's "Harpsichord Viola" has been assembled for the first time in 500 years in an exhibit at the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York City. James Williams attended the premiere and took the instrument for a test spin.

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[ElGato2448]

0:40-0:52 He looks like the actor that plays wolverine.

[rojman123]

Wonder if Da Vinci knew how terrible it would sound?

[order57]

I love my fender.

[Samoriah]

This is a horrible video. Akio Obuchi made a reproduction of this instrument, and it actually sounds VERY unique. It sounds like a cross between a violin and an organ.

[bakerclara22]

wow, that sounds awful.

[Jacknzyeah]

poor da vinci. now ppl say that this is your most important creation... wtf

[xacto202]

@Sparklesarb Pretty cool, although you are centuries late!

[Sparklesarb]

I came up with a similar concept a few years ago, before I had heard about this. In my design the bow was activated by a foot pedal.

[TheJonvonn]

@rojman123 there ARE some reasons why inventions are never built lol

[jords7801]

thanks for a great video

[wemusttry]

Da Vinci is said to be the true inventor of the bike chain...I think thats a bit more useful.

[Waldvogel91]

it's horrible!