Just thought the string community would take interest in the latest Ebay sensation:
An (actual!) 15th century hurdy gurdy, with original string!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ca-Anno-1400-S ... 1438.l2649
Actually looks to be in incredible shape, maybe even playable. Would certainly be awesome for a maker to copy.
Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage quick!
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Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage quick!
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Re: Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage qui
Actually cheap for a hurdy gurdy!
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Re: Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage qui
Seriously?
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Re: Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage qui
No, but they're not cheap instruments...
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Re: Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage qui
Actually kind of awesome in the right hands, too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUPWxjZ ... iM&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUPWxjZ ... iM&index=2
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Re: Old Hurdy Gurdy for sale -- get that second mortgage qui
This is one of those instruments that you just can't go cheap with, if you want something that can actually play music.
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