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News, ideas and experiments from ConCarbo and Saddle Rider.
Feedback from Prof. Jens Peter Maintz.
It’s always incredibly rewarding to hear how ConCarbo tailpieces make a difference in the hands of outstanding musicians. I’m truly honored to receive such wonderful feedback…
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15% off all ConCarbo Harp Tailpieces until September 7.
🎻 What makes the ConCarbo Harp Tailpiece different? The Harp has always been one of the designs I find especially interesting. Unlike a conventional tailpiece, its…
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A New Wolf Eliminator
A New Wolf Eliminator! Georg’s Journey… As many of you may know, back in 2023 the Saddle Rider Research Collective released a Creative Commons adjustable magnetic…
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Choosing ConCarbo tailpieces
I’m incredibly honored to see some of the world’s renowned virtuosos choosing ConCarbo tailpieces to unlock their instruments’ full potential. From historic stages to modern recording…
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Review by Aaron Wong
I truly appreciate the inspiring review. “My 2012 Lawrence Wilke cello is an exceptional instrument with a rich, dark tone. However, articulating fast passages and playing…
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Accurate Quick-Release Tailgut Tying Method for 2026!
A new tailgut tying method for 2026!
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Virtuoso Jian Wang playing his cello with ConCarbo tailpiece.
I’m thrilled to see virtuoso Jian Wang playing his cello with ConCarbo tailpiece installed on it! The Third movement of Bach’s “Suite No. 5 in C…
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Mechanical Pegs: Pegheds vs. Planetary Perfection vs. Wittner
After a harrowing experience attempting to remove a malfunctioning mechanical peg with the help of my luthier, I posted a query to Facebook’s International Cello Forum…
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Caught between a Rockstop and a Hard Place!
If you’re like me, chances are you’ve used many different rockstop styles over the years. From the myriad of options, ranging from hand carved wood with…
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Tailguts: To twist or not to twist!
Twisted single-strand tailgut: Is it beneficial to tone or playing response?
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Carbide vs. Stainless Steel vs. “Heat Treated” Endpin tips
Occasionally cellists or bass players ask me if Saddle Rider makes Carbide (i.e. Tungsten Carbide) endpin tips. Yes, we do! But I generally don’t use them…
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