Box Symphonie (hurdy-gurdy)

I have wanted a Hurdy-Gurdy for some time may be burnt days watching Jimmy Page with glowing red eyes I don't know..  Just started looking on line this is about the right design. Has anyone built or know anyone who has. Any imput plans or ideas would be great. Looks like a cool design.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on August 23, 2012 at 7:40pm

hummm..  this  close  ?

 

Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on August 23, 2012 at 7:50pm
Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on August 23, 2012 at 7:58pm

Thanks pick just what I wanted to see. Except the last one. Most regular Hurdy's have 4 or 6 strings I think.

Didn't even think of looking on this site Thanks.

Permalink Reply by c# merle on August 26, 2012 at 8:55am

my hurdy style guitar is still gathering dust - really need to finish it one day.

most critical aspect is getting the right string angle on the wheel. too much or too little pressure on the wheel makes the sound awful. i got round this by making an adjustable bridge.

this pic may be of some help.

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Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on August 26, 2012 at 9:04am

Thanks Merle, Yea this project will take time for me. I like the mechanical musical thing thanks again.

Permalink Reply by Jim Morris on November 19, 2012 at 3:36am

If you're still thinking Hurdy Gurdy check out Dennis Havlena's excellent web site. He made one from an old fiddle. His ideas have inspired several of my builds.

Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on February 28, 2015 at 9:03am

This is a excellent site and if you are into building instruments a must see. Thanks Jim.

http://dennishavlena.com/

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