Tag: viola
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Planetary Tuning Pegs for Bowed String Instruments and Historic Banjos
Virtually all violin family instruments we make at D. Rickert Musical Instruments are fit with planetary pegs. The image of the violoncello da spalla pegbox/scroll clearly shows the planetary geared pegs, which look exactly like regular ebony pegs. Planetary geared pegs provide a profound enhancement of the playing experience, especially for non-standard lower pitched violin…
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Alternative Violas for Non-Conformists Who Play Non-Orchestral Music
Introduction If you want to do anything with a viola, such as use it to play anything other than classical orchestral music, good luck finding a luthier who has ANY clue about what you are talking about. There are a few of us, but not many. If you are a member of the growing sub-culture…
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Need to Sell Violoncello da Spalla Fast!
An Opportunity that is Too Good to Ignore Here is a great opportunity for you if you have been dragging your feet on commissioning a violoncello da spalla from a top luthier based in the US. That would be Southeastern US if you want to be specific; Northeast Georgia to be even more specific. I…
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Gallery: Other Recent Instruments by Don Rickert
Find out more at Don Rickert Musician Shop. 5-string Viola (front) 5-string Viola (back) 5-string Viola (side) Maui Tribal Tattoo Fiddle (front) Maui Tribal Tattoo Fiddle (back) Maui Tribal Tattoo Fiddle (side) Octave Violin by Don Rickert (front) Octave Violin by Don Rickert (back) Octave Violin by Don Rickert (side)
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