“The Violoncello da Spalla in Historical Sources” by Juliane Oberegger

Excerpt from the magazine “Der forschende Musicus#”

Oct 20 • 

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

This is our 200th newsletter!!!

Oct 1 • 

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September 2025

Who are the Violoncello da Spalla players?

Last year, I tried to propose Violoncello da Spalla to dealers, and I have to confess it was not a success (for the bad or the good, who can tell?).

Sep 21 • 

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Introducing our instruments for Cremona Mondomusica

We recorded this video ten days ago and left for our holiday by the sea.

Sep 8 • 

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August 2025

Come and meet us this autumn, we’re exhibiting!

Upcoming shows in Cremona and Paris!

Aug 21 • 

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How it’s made: part 17 - Varnish

Varnishing is such a fascinating process, and it is also very personal.

Aug 12 • 

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How it’s made: part 16 - Soundpost and Bridge

We’re almost there, the first “pluck” is in close sight now!

Aug 3 • 

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July 2025

How it’s made: part 15 - Nuts and Tailpiece

I’m sorry for the long silence; that shouldn’t have happened.

Jul 31 • 

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How it’s made: part 14 - Fingerboard!

In this free post from last year, I explained the process of making a baroque fingerboard.

Jul 12 • 

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

Finally!

Jul 6 • 

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June 2025

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

Sorry, I played a bit with silly app sound effects.

Jun 30 • 

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How it’s made: part 12 - checklist!

Looking forward to closing the soundbox!

Jun 25 • 

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