Don Rickert Musical Instruments

The Irish, the Harp and Civil War

Please visit the Don Rickert Musician Shop. The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death ye will find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him; "Land of Song!" cried the warrior bard, "Tho' all the world betrays thee, One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard, One faithful harp shall praise thee!" ("The Minstrel Boy", known by anyone with even a drop... Read more →

Gut Fiddle Strings: Let the Truth Overcome Your Fear!

Metal wound strings and modern synthetic core strings (e.g. Dr. Thomastik) are wonderful for the modern fiddler, regardless of the type of music he or she is playing. The good ones, such as D'Addario Helicores and Infeld Super-Flexible rope core strings, sound great, are easy on the fingers (and your instrument) and stay in tune. Other very good synthetic core strings are Correlli Alliance, Pirastro Obligato and D'Addario Pro-Arte. Of course, these benefits can only... Read more →