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Hurdy Gurdy based on a 1623 print "Beggar Playing Hurdy Gurdy" by Jaques
Callot. The instrument has seven strings: two bourdons, three chanterelles, one mouche and one trompette. This instrument is in D/G tuning with a third chanterelle added in A to produce parallel organum. It is fitted with 3 trompette capos to give tunings of C, D, E or G. It is also fitted with 2 capos on the petit bourdon string making C, D and E available. The range of the chanterelles is extended downwards by two lockable extra keys to make either C# or C leading note available. Flamed maple is used througout with very traditional colouring and shellac finish. The sound is very full, well balanced and sweet, the five capos give the player a choice of wide range of keys and musical colours. |
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lute-back Hurdy Gurdy in yew inlaid with walnut and mother of pearl decoration
on a "leaves through the seasons" theme. This instrument is based on an historic Colson luteback. It is in G/C tuning with two unison chaterelles in G and a third chanterelle added in low G. It has 2 trompettes in C. It is fitted with geared pegs and has two trompette capos to enable rapid and accurate changing from G to C tuning. The carved head on the peghead was created by the customer and copied onto the instrument. |
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