Category: Octave and Baritone Violins
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Baritone (a.k.a. Octave) Violins/Fiddles (‘Reprint’ of 2013 Post
This is an old article; however, much of it still rings true today. One of the first things Don Rickert Musical Instruments (see Don Rickert Musician Shop) set out to do is to design and build the best acoustic baritone violin in the world. There are several instruments referred to as ‘baritones’. You can find…
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Maggini Replica Octave Violin Conversion by Don Rickert Research & Design
Sometimes, invention and design is making small modifications to an existing design, in this case a 400 year old design. Well-made Maggini copies like this one really pack a punch and are not for the timid. This is an instrument for experienced musicians who are confident about being heard. These instruments have long been used…
