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The Problem with Musical Instrument Mega-Stores

Feb 5, 2011

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Donald Rickert

in Observations and Opinion

I do not believe that it is part of the business plan of most big music stores, "brick-and-morter" as well as online, to put the small independent musical instrument makers out of business. I don't know, maybe it is. Intended or not, that has been the effect…duh!…what happened to all of the great small specialty stores…
Maggini Replica Octave Violin Conversion by Don Rickert Research & Design

Mar 29, 2009

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Donald Rickert

in Historic Makers and Instruments, Octave and Baritone Violins, Rickert Instruments (Past)

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…