Yes, according to conventional wisdom. Also, that change is thought to be accelerated by playing. It's thought that a brand new instrument needs to be "played in" for at least a few months, in order to discover its long term potential.
Note that I'm being deliberately non-committal here, because some of this stuff could be bunk or overrated. I don't think my new bass has changed in 10 years. But my ears and my playing have changed.
On the other hand, a modern violin is considerably louder than an un-modified Strad, of which there are only a few, and they tend to be museum pieces. If you want the sound of a Baroque fiddle, there are cheaper ways to lay your hands on one. ;-)
Note that I'm being deliberately non-committal here, because some of this stuff could be bunk or overrated. I don't think my new bass has changed in 10 years. But my ears and my playing have changed.
On the other hand, a modern violin is considerably louder than an un-modified Strad, of which there are only a few, and they tend to be museum pieces. If you want the sound of a Baroque fiddle, there are cheaper ways to lay your hands on one. ;-)