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Chin Cellos (Octave Violas) AND Tenor Violas are Back!

Apr 30, 2024

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Full disclosure: I LOVE violas, especially those that are tuned like a cello (chin cello or octave viola) or like an octave violin (tenor viola). It will be of interest to anyone who currently has, or is considering acquiring, a lower-pitched viola. The Chin Cello fad Do you remember the “chin cello” fad just a…

Index to Topics Related to Violoncello da Spalla in Past Episodes of ‘Cool Instruments for Hep Cats’

Apr 27, 2024

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Donald Rickert

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'Cool Instruments for Hep Cats' is a video podcast (YouTube), which delves into the realm of unusual and intriguing musical instruments. Episode 5, Part 1 just posted on April 24, 2024. It is one of three entire episodes, comprised of 11 parts, specifically about the Violoncello da Spalla. The host for all episodes is Donald…

New Episode of Cool Instruments for Hep Cats with Andrew Gonzalez on the Violoncello da Spalla

Apr 25, 2024

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Donald Rickert

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The video podcast (on YouTube), Cool Instruments for Hep Cats, Episode 5, Part 1 of 1 with the one and only Andrew Gonzalez has just posted. This is the first new episode in quite a while. In this one-part episode, Don Rickert and Andrew Gonzalez discuss the Violoncello da Spalla from the perspective of a…

Octave Violins, Tenor Violas and Related Instruments from Donald Rickert

Feb 17, 2024

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Donald Rickert

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Note: This is an update to an earlier article entitled, Octave Violins, Octave Violas and Hybrids from Don Rickert Musical Instruments. With a current introduction of several new Octave Violins underway, this post is a good resource for one wanting some details on what octave violins and similar instruments (e.g. tenor violas) are, where they…

Violoncellos da Spalla by Donald Rickert (Update Feb. 2024)

Feb 14, 2024

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Donald Rickert

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Contact Info. 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 OR doctorfiddle@gmail.com Phone (in US): 706-896-0909 or 706-400-1481 (mobile) Update: I am rolling back the price for my Violoncello da Spalla Standard Model to its 2021 price! Recent instruments have sold…

Violoncellos da Spalla by Donald Rickert

Apr 4, 2023

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Donald Rickert

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Note: There is an update to this article entitled, Violoncellos da Spalla by Donald Rickert (Update Feb. 2024). We announced this very cool instrument in 2018. Since then we have made almost two dozen Violoncellos da Spalla for customers all over the world. Our instruments are played by some of today's preeminent Violoncello da Spalla…

Violoncello da Spalla in Old-Time Music: A Match Made in Heaven

Aug 27, 2022

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Donald Rickert

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If you don’t know what a violoncello da spalla is, click here for a description. The short explanation is that it is a very small 5-string cello that is suspended by a shoulder strap and played across the chest more or less under the chin, as shown in the image of our friend Peter Walker…

New Violoncello da Spalla in Progress, Big Mandolins, and Other Cool Projects at D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Feb 2, 2022

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Donald Rickert

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First things first: I have a new Violoncello da Spalla under construction. Here are some photos of the instrument in its current state. Click on any of the photos for a larger view. When it is paired with a lucky future owner, I will finish it. It will take about a month. In the meantime,…

Demonstrations and Photo Galleries

Jan 16, 2022

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Donald Rickert

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Everybody wants to hear what an instrument will sound like before making a considerable financial commitment. People also want to see examples of workmanship…and who doesn’t enjoy eye candy? Here are links to important demonstration videos of the Violoncellos da Spalla and other instruments we have completed in approximately the last three years, all in…

Demonstrations of Violoncellos da Spalla by Don Rickert

May 14, 2021

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Donald Rickert

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If you wish to learn more or buy this very cool instrument, our direct phone number in the U.S. is 1-706-400-1481. Our email is don@donrickertdesign.com. You can also learn more or buy now at: Violoncellos da Spalla and Related on the Don Rickert Musician Shop site We look forward to hearing from you. Having our…

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