Tag: William Sidney Mount
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NEW Violoncello da Spalla Artist Model: Description and Specifications
The new Violoncello da Spalla Artist Model is for accomplished musicians seeking the best sounding and most playable instrument possible, as well a distinctively unique appearance. My new Violoncello da Spalla model is a departure from “traditional” violoncellos da spalla made by me and other top luthiers. It is definitely my most expensive model to…
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The Violin Tail Gut: What Goes Around Comes Around (Part 1)
Introduction Innovations the realm of musical instruments, as with all other areas of invention, are often inspired by very old ways of doing things. It may be the materials used or it could be a variation of implementation that takes into account other discoveries subsequent to the original invention that transforms the old invention into something…
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The William Sidney Mount Historic 1852 “Cradle of Harmony” Violin
The 1852 guitar shaped version of the "Cradle of Harmony" violin by American artist and inventor, William Sidney Mount, is very significant to Don Rickert Lutherie. The shape, bent-plate convex top and bent concave back of this unique violin became important design elements in our first product offerings (then under the name Rickert & Ringholz),…
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