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Announcing the New Cello da Spalla Moderno by D. Rickert

Mar 21, 2018

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Attention: This article is obsolete; however, somebody keeps viewing it, so we will leave it up. It refers to the Cello da Spalla Moderno, which was discontinued due to complete lack of customer interest. What you really want is to learn more about our current Violoncello da Spalla models. If you wish to learn more…

Announcing the Long-Awaited Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert

Mar 14, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Baroque Instruments, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Gut Strings, Historic Instrument Replicas, Historic Makers and Instruments, Low-Pitched Instruments, Octave and Baritone Violins, Violoncello da Spalla

This is an old post! If you wish to learn more or buy this very cool instrument, our direct phone number in the U.S. is 1-706-896-0909. Our email is don@donrickertdesign.com. You can also learn more or buy now at: NEW Violoncello da Spalla Conservatory Model by D. Rickert or learn more about the Standard Model,…

Yet Another New Travel Fiddle For International Travel by D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Feb 21, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Backpacker Violins and Pochettes, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Pochettes, Kit Fiddles, Pocket Fiddles, Travel and Backpacker Fiddles

The New International Explorer Travel Violin by D. Rickert The newest instrument by D. Rickert Musical instruments is the International Explorer Travel Violin. It is available at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Like its larger-bodied sibling, the International Travel Violin, this new travel violin was designed for violinists and fiddlers wishing to travel without worry…

NEW Travel Violin Designed for Worldwide Travel and Adventure by D. Rickert

Feb 19, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Backpacker Violins and Pochettes, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Travel and Backpacker Fiddles

The New International Travel Violin The newest instrument by D. Rickert Musical instruments is the International Travel Violin. It is available at the Don Rickert Musician Shop. This new travel violin was designed for violinists and fiddlers wishing to travel without worry with their instruments by air: To destinations outside of the U.S., especially Europe…

The Latest on Travel Violins and Fiddles by D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Feb 4, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in About Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Backpacker Violins and Pochettes, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Historic Instrument Replicas, Pochettes, Kit Fiddles, Pocket Fiddles, Travel and Backpacker Fiddles, Video and Sound Demos

Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Introduction Travel violins and fiddles are specially-designed instruments for adventurers and other travelers for whom small size, extreme durability and easy portability are essential. Travel violins/fiddles are also commonly known as “backpacker fiddles”. Travel Violins and Fiddles by D. Rickert Musical Instruments D. Rickert Musical Instruments has been…

Things to Know About the Baroque Pochette (a.k.a “Kit”)

Jan 29, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in About Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Backpacker Violins and Pochettes, Baroque Instruments, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Pochettes, Kit Fiddles, Pocket Fiddles

Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. What Is a Pochette or “Kit” Fiddle? Pochettes are 18th Century instruments whose popularity was primarily from the early 1700s through the 1780s; however, there are surviving examples dating back to the 1600s. The pochette (French for “pocket”) was a small violin-like instrument designed for easy portability. They are…

Octave Violins, Octave Violas and Hybrids from Don Rickert Musical Instruments

Jan 25, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in About Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Baroque Instruments, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Octave and Baritone Violins

Note: There is a newer updated version of this article entitled, Octave Violins, Tenor Violas and Related Instruments from Donald Rickert. See the Don Rickert Musician Shop for current product offerings. Introduction Darol Anger and Vasen w/ Rickert Octaves In 2006, one of the first things we at D. Rickert Musical Instruments set out to do…

Your Amplified Violin Not Working with Effects Processors?: The Problem is With Your Pickup! (UPDATE 11-2017)

Nov 15, 2017

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Donald Rickert

in Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Electric Violins, Observations and Opinion, Pickups

This is an update of an article published in 2015. Introduction Many violinists with an “amplifier-ready” (i.e. has a pickup) instrument try to use effect processors to extend their sound palate. Effect processors are usually called “guitar effect boxes”, because such devices have historically been marketed to electric guitarists. In recent years, there has been…

The New Professional Acoustic-Electric Violins from Realist and Glasser

Nov 10, 2017

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Donald Rickert

in 5-String Violins and Fiddles, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Electric Violins

[Article not yet published – well be soon]

What Is a Master Violin? Not a Simple Answer

Nov 21, 2015

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Donald Rickert

in Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Historic Makers and Instruments, Observations and Opinion

Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. "Master violin" is one of those phrases that can confuse rather than clarify. There is no international violin grade classification policing organization. The term is actually used very loosely, at best. Hopefully, this brief article is helpful in evaluating claims of "Master Violin" status. What is meant by…

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