Not too long ago I published an article about an interview I had with Strings Magazine about Baroque pochettes, aka 'pocket fiddles'. See: Donald Rickert is In the March/April 2023 Issue of Strings Magazine I summarized the Strings article, as it was then only available in print. It is now available in a digital edition. I am pretty certain that you can read the digital version free of charge. The link works for me, but I am a Strings Magazine subscriber. Feel free to post an angry comment. If I am wrong, mea culpa! See: The Tiny Pochette Violin Made Constant Travel a Breeze for Dance Masters of the 18th Century I think that the Strings article has been good for business, as I have now made three Ranger IV Travel Violins and one Ranger IV Travel Viola this year, which is more than I usually make in a year. The Ranger IV Travel Violins and Travel Violas are basically Baroque pochettes on steroids, as they make use of principles that have been learned in the past 250 years, and use modern strings. They also have chin rests and removable shoulder rests, not to mention modern Wittner geared tuning pegs. Don Rickert on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/donrickert. This link gets you to ALL of my detailed contact information, my websites and social media. Our Podcast, 'Cool Instruments for Hep Cats' YouTube (video version): https://www.youtube.com/@Cool_Instruments_for_Hep_Cats/podcasts Spotify (audio version): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-instruments-hep-cats Read more →
If you wish to learn more or buy this very cool instrument, our direct phone number in the U.S. is 1-706-896-0909. Our email is [email protected]. You can also learn more or buy now at: NEW Violoncello da Spalla Conservatory Model by D. Rickert or learn more about our top-of-the-line Standard Model, see: NEW Violoncello da Spalla by D. Rickert ($8,400 - $9,600), (it is the Standard Model that is featured in ALL of the videos) We look forward to hearing from you. Having our instruments in the hands of some truly world-class musicians has been a real blessing. There are some really good demonstration videos of our violoncellos da spalla out there. This page brings them, or at least the ones we know about, into one place. Click and enjoy! Those videos on YouTube and several other video streaming services have previews. Those on Facebook do not. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of purchasing a Violoncello da Spalla by Don Rickert, please visit Don Rickert Musician Shop. We are one of the most prolific makers of these instruments in the U.S. We are located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia on the North Carolina border. We have two instruments, as yet unspoken for, in construction. Video with Previews NEW Will Hurd: Courante from Bach Suite no 6 using a bow by Harry Grabenstein | 2021 Virtual Exhibition Andrew Gonzalez playing one of the first violoncellos da spalla I made. Thanks Andrew. Some Non-Baroque Demonstrations Albert... Read more →