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This beautiful Violoncello da Spalla is flying to his new home, in Oregon!

Violoncello da Spalla playing position: for sure the most comfortable in the family!

Alessandro Visintini Violoncello da Spalla playing in white. Five strings or four?

New Violoncello da Spalla on the road

Updates on our two newborn da spalla cellos

Closing the soundbox of a Violoncello da Spalla.

We're all set for London BVMA Makers Day!

A video-chat with spallist Els De Jonghe

Sergey Malov live, Bach's sixth suite on the Violoncello da Spalla

How to keep the bridge straight

Violoncello da Spalla playing-position tips

Cremona review, and we’re already traveling to Paris Canto Mundi!!

Introducing our instruments for Cremona Mondomusica

Breaking news! Violoncello da Spalla case by Bogaro & Clemente!

How it’s made: part 13 - nailing the neck!

How it’s made: part 12 - checklist!

Alessandro’s latest Violoncello da Spalla reached his home in Catalonia!

Alessandro Visintini’s Violoncello da Spalla is ready to leave the nest!

London, British Violin Making Association Makers Day, 9th of February 2025, Kings Place

Ready for London’s BVMA Makers Day!

New gut strings from Aquila: down to the third strings in plain gut!

Old Italian 4 strings “Violoncello da Spalla” for sale!

The Organist’s Dream

Sonata “L’inconnue” by Michel de la Barre

Playing the two da Spalla cellos in white

Come with us on our morning walk!

Development of gut strings between 1848 and 1952 (strings, part 2)

“Bete Aber auch dabei” recording with Violoncello da Spalla

Revival of viola pomposa in Italian opera in the beginning of the 20th century.

We end 2023 launching our podcast!

Updated book on Violoncello da Spalla is out!