David Tecchler

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David Tecchler (1666 – 1748) was an Austrian luthier, best known for his cellos and double basses.

Tecchler was born in Salzburg, Austria, where he worked for a time. He also lived and worked in Venice and in Rome, Italy. Most of his career was in Rome.

His instruments are Germanic or Italian in their style of construction.

A 1706 Tecchler cello was acquired by the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank and is on loan to Canadian cellist Denis Brott. There is also a Tecchler cello owned by Anne Martindale Williams ( the Principal cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra).