The Madake is up with the best of the best, of any cartridge I have ever heard.
I might agree about the fru-fru bit of any particular bamboos, but, I can say that I cannot deny it.
Bamboo is a plant, as as such, is highly influenced by its growing environment. Many centuries of working with bamboo would, necessarily, make one very familiar with it's subtle qualities.
Then, someone discovers that Bamboo makes a very good cantilever.
Then, in consideration of of the qualities of what makes a great cantilever, bamboo which exhibits these characteristics the most, is selected.
Enter, the Madake....
I might agree about the fru-fru bit of any particular bamboos, but, I can say that I cannot deny it.
Bamboo is a plant, as as such, is highly influenced by its growing environment. Many centuries of working with bamboo would, necessarily, make one very familiar with it's subtle qualities.
Then, someone discovers that Bamboo makes a very good cantilever.
Then, in consideration of of the qualities of what makes a great cantilever, bamboo which exhibits these characteristics the most, is selected.
Enter, the Madake....