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Newly Completed Violoncello da Spalla by Don Rickert

Jul 6, 2018

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Donald Rickert

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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 our top-of-the-line Standard…
We Just Shipped the First International Travel Violin “Lefty” Version

May 30, 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

We just shipped this left-handed version of our new International Travel Violin. This instrument, while having a full-length scale, is short enough to fit into a 4" diameter x 22" long case. That meets all known carry baggage size restrictions in the world. The instrument, in its case, will fit into many roller bags. This…
Comparison of the Two New Violoncello da Spalla Models by D. Rickert

Mar 26, 2018

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Baroque Instruments, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Historic Instrument Replicas, Violoncello da Spalla

Attention!: The article originally in this location is obsolete; however, people (or bots) continue to view it at a disproportionately high frequency. Apparently, one or more websites contain a link to this out-of-date article. It refers to the Cello da Spalla Moderno, which was discontinued due to complete lack of customer interest. You may want…
Announcing the New Cello da Spalla Moderno by D. Rickert

Mar 21, 2018

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Donald Rickert

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Attention: This article is obsolete; however, somebody keeps viewing it, so we will leave it up.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,…
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…
Don Rickert Musician Shop: Your Source for Unique Bowed and Fretted Instruments and Accessories Ranging from Baroque Period to Today’s Cutting Edge

Apr 23, 2015

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Donald Rickert

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Don Rickert Musician Shop (D. Rickert Musical Instruments): Your Source for Unique Bowed and Fretted Instruments and Accessories Ranging from Baroque Period to Today’s Cutting Edge Introduction It is quite clear that we are the place to come for the unique stuff…things you just cannot get at either the corner music store, traditional violin shops or…
Luthier-Built 1920s Stromberg-Voisinet “Venetian” Style Octave Mandolin by D. Rickert

Apr 12, 2015

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Donald Rickert

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Attention!: This is an older post. We are currently working on newer and better instruments in this category. Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. Introduction The new 1920s Stromberg-Voisinet “Venetian” Style Octave Mandolin by D. Rickert is available now at the Don Rickert Musician Shop (D. Rickert Musical Instruments) The 1920s Stromberg-Voisinet “Venetian” Style Octave…
Octave Mando-Guitar (Guitar Style Octave Mandolin) by D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Mar 30, 2015

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Donald Rickert

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Attention!: This is an older post. We are currently working on newer and better instruments in this category. Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. The new D. Rickert Octave Mando-Guitar is available now at the Don Rickert Musician Shop (D. Rickert Musical Instruments) For reasons discussed in the article The Octave Mandolin and its…
The Octave Mandolin and its Relative, the Octave Mando-Guitar

Mar 29, 2015

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Guitars, octave mandolin

Attention!: This is an older post. We are currently working on newer and better instruments in this category. Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. The Octave Mandolin and its Relative, the Octave Mando-Guitar This article is associated with the announcement of a new 4-course (8-string) by D. Rickert Musical Instruments and available at the…