The Trouble with Laboratories

David Pulitzer explores how rim height affects banjo sound, emphasizing that it can't be fully understood in a lab setting due to the importance of how the banjo is played. He reached out to experts, including Rick Heller, who provided insights into the physics of sound. However, many experts were clueless due to misconceptions about testing banjos in a lab environment.

Who did the teacher contact regarding scholarly papers on banjos, and what was the outcome?

What misconception did researchers have about how the banjo is played in a laboratory setting?