Fluting trades a small amount of barrel stiffness for noticeable weight reduction and faster cooling between strings. The flutes increase surface area, so the barrel sheds heat into the air more efficiently.

The aesthetics are a nice bonus on top of the function. A fluted Bartlein or Krieger looks like what it is, a precision instrument.

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