Many players of violins, especially fiddlers, spend much effort seeking instruments that, while tuned the same (for a fiddler, this is often something different than the standard G3 D4 A4 E5) but with a less shrill, indeed darker, timbre, with excellent sonority.
The Quasi-Mezzo Violin by Don Rickert is an acoustic violin designed to deliver an especially full-bodied and powerful acoustic sound output (See: Introducing the Quasi-Mezzo Violin by Luthier Donald Rickert: Details).
It is inspired by the Mezzo Violin (See: The Mezzo Violin: One Way to Achieve Deeper Timbre with Outstanding Projection), invented by Carleen Hutchins, and the groundbreaking experiments by Joseph Curtin with his Ultralight Violin.
When configured as a 5-string violin, it solves the well-known problem of an acoustically week C-string. It also makes possible an octave violin that can hold its own when played alongside other instruments. In its basic 4-string configuration, it is the dark and sonorous instrument sought by many fiddlers.
Availability
I am able to discuss commissions right now. The base price is 1/2 to 1/3 the price of one of my Violoncellos da Spalla. I will soon be posting updates on a current build of a Quasi-Mezzo Violin configured as a purpose-built Octave Violin.
A 30-day trial is available to qualified potential buyers. This means that I will have satisfied myself that you are serious about acquiring the instrument and you simply need to confirm its excellence and that it meets your needs.
I am open to barter. This could take the form of a partial trade for an instrument that I am interested in or an exchange of videos of you playing the instrument, a really good discount. You don't see that kind of offer everyday!
If you are interested in learning more about our new Quasi-Mezzo Violin, available in 4-string, 5-string and Octave Violin configurations, please feel free to contact me:
Donald Rickert
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (706) 896-0909 (main); (706) 400-1481 (mobile)
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