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Two Violoncellos da Spalla Recently Completed

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Donald Rickert
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In the past several months, I completed and shipped two new Violoncellos da Spalla, both in the U.S. One of these is a beautiful instance of the Standard Model.

Front view of a wooden violin with a polished finish and four strings.
Back view of a polished wooden violin showcasing its rich grain and smooth finish.
Side view of a wooden cello showcasing its curved body and scroll.

The other is the very first of what I presently calling the “Exhibition Model”.

Back view of a polished violin showcasing its ornate wood grain and curvature.
A close-up image of a wooden violin showcasing its body, strings, and fingerboard.
A side view of a wooden violin showcasing its polished finish and detailed craftsmanship.

The newest Standard Model now resides in Los Angeles, CA and the Exhibition Model lives in the Bend, OR area. I will describe both of these instruments in a bit. But first, . . .

What is a Violoncello da Spalla

The “violoncello da spalla,” or “cello da spalla,” is a small, five-string cello played across the chest, similar to a viola or violin, and held by a shoulder strap, popular with Baroque period enthusiasts. See: Violoncello da Spalla.

I currently make 5 models of Violoncellos da Spalla:

Click on links for detailed information about each of the Violoncellos da Spalla listed below:

Violoncello da Spalla Standard Model by D. Rickert ($12.5K with available discounts available)

NEW Violoncello da Spalla Standard Plus Model (aka Deluxe Model) by D. Rickert (starts at $16.5K)

Petite Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert (starts at $9K)

Violoncello da Spalla Exhibition Model (soon to be formally announced in my online catalog at http://www.DonRickertMusicianShop.com) (starts at $24K)

Violoncello da Spalla Basic Model by D. Rickert (made in China with setup in U.S., about $4.5K).

Note:  Aside from rare exceptions, this instrument is ONLY available as a backup instrument for clients who already own one of my Violoncellos da Spalla made here in the North Georgia Mountains (US).

Contact Information

The web address for the “Cool Instruments for Hep Cats” video podcast is: @Cool_Instruments_for_Hep_Cats – https://www.youtube.com/@Cool_Instruments_for_Hep_Cats/podcasts

Don Rickert’s main website, ‘D. Rickert Musical Instruments’, is https://www.RickertMusicalInstruments.com.

Online store, ‘Don Rickert Musician Shop’, is https://www.DonRickertMusicianshop.com.

Don Rickert on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/donrickert. This link gets you to ALL of my detailed contact information, my websites and social media.

Email: don@donrickertdesign.com; doctorfiddle@gmail.com

Phone (in US): 706-400-1481 (mobile)

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