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Introducing the Quasi-Mezzo Violin by Luthier Donald Rickert: Details

Oct 24, 2022

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in Announcements, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Low-Pitched Instruments, Mezzo and Quasi-Mezzo Violins, Octave and Baritone Violins, Violin Octet – New Violin Family

Here are some details about the new Quasi-Mezzo Violins by Don Rickert. The instrument is available in 4-string, 5-string or Octave Violin configurations. Email: don@donrickertdesign.com Phone: 706-896-0909; 706-400-1481 (mobile) What Is It? I will get in to the specifics, including its name, forthwith. But first, I will tell you what it is. It is violin…

Details About Donald Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA

Feb 8, 2022

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Donald Rickert

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About Me My name is Donald Rickert, I am a musical instrument designer, inventor, craftsman/maker, musician, luthier, Professional Industrial Designer/Design Researcher with an earned Ph.D. from the George Washington University School of Business (Human Factors/Ergonomics, with a specialization in Usability and related Consumer Research) with post-doctoral training in Ethnographic (Anthropology) research methods. I am also…

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…

About Stromberg-Voisinet and it Successor, Kay Musical Instruments and How This Relates to D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Apr 9, 2015

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Donald Rickert

in Announcements, Don Rickert Musical Instruments, Don Rickert Musician Shop, Guitars, Historic Makers and Instruments, Low-Pitched Instruments, Mandocello, octave mandolin, Tenor Banjo

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 This article relates to several new instruments to be announced soon (or will have been announced by the time you read this) by D. Rickert Musical Instruments and available…

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Introducing the Quasi-Mezzo Violin by Luthier Donald Rickert: Details

Details About Donald Rickert, Ph.D., IDSA

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

About Stromberg-Voisinet and it Successor, Kay Musical Instruments and How This Relates to D. Rickert Musical Instruments