Just thought the string community would take interest in the latest Ebay sensation:
An (actual!) 15th century hurdy gurdy, with original string!
Actually looks to be in incredible shape, maybe even playable. Would certainly be awesome for a maker to copy.
Actually cheap for a hurdy gurdy!
Seriously?
No, but they’re not cheap instruments…
Actually kind of awesome in the right hands, too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUPWxjZY6mQ&list=RDQHmML7bu-iM&index=2
This is one of those instruments that you just can’t go cheap with, if you want something that can actually play music.
Not the Middle Ages any more …