Hurdy-gurdy Models and Supplies
Models
These are the models of hurdy-gurdies we offer, with their base prices. Except as noted, all of our instruments are custom built. The options we offer on each model are shown on that instrument's page.
- Volksgurdy - $3500 base price
- This is our most popular full size model, with the features of a
French style hurdy-gurdy. It has an economical yet ergonomic body design.
- Luteback model hurdy-gurdy - $4500 base price
- This is a traditional large French style hurdy-gurdy, typical of
the classic design of the 19th century Jenzat masters.
- Baroque guitar style hurdy-gurdy - $4000 base price
- This classic model is based on the works of the Baroque masters of
Paris, Versailles and Mirecourt.
- Renaissance style hurdy-gurdy - $3700 base price
- This design was popular in the 16th and 17th century, and was the
style played by the musicians who introduced the hurdy-gurdy to the
court of France.
- Minstrel model hurdy-gurdy - $2200 base price
- This is the perfect choice for a travel instrument. It is compact,
easy to maintain, and very stable. It has a very large sound for such
a small instrument. The key spacing is the same as for our larger models,
so you can move easily to a larger instrument at a later time.
- Orca model hurdy-gurdy - $2200 base price
- A great choice for an introductory instrument, this is our production
model. It has a modern design with modern materials for stability and
adjustability. Because it's a production model, the waiting time for
this instrument and the Chinook is much shorter.
- Bosch model hurdy-gurdy - $3000 base price
- A historical model based on the design shown in Hieronymous Bosch's
painting, drawn by hurdy-gurdy master Marcello Bono.
- Chinook model - $2200
- This production model is a perfect introductory instrument with five
strings. It's a cross between the modern look and materials of the Orca
and the body style of the Volksgurdy. Because it's a production model,
the waiting time for this instrument and the Orca is much shorter.
- Flights of Fancy
- Some of the ideas we've had for the instruments that we haven't had
an opportunity to try yet. See if one of them is the hurdy-gurdy you
just can't live without.
Supplies
- Strings
- Hurdy-gurdy plans
- Cotton - $3
- Rosin - $8
- Tail bearing tool - $60
- Replacement tuning machine - $22 for gold Schaller, $16 for chrome Schaller
- 10 mm deep socket wrench and driver, specially ground for replacing tuning machines - $40
- Wrench and driver with universal joint (for replacing machines in an Orca) - $55
- DVD: The Care and Feeding of Your Volksgurdy
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