Hello all, I just wanted to say, all mentions of hurdy gurdies for sale are always appreciated--but I must take difference with the phrase 'not a serious instrument', simply because it is not a trompette- and chromaticism-equipped HG. I love a well played vielle a roue and its juicy coups-de-je-ne-sais-combien just as much as then next HG wingnut, but the seriousness of an instrument depends not upon what it has or doesn't have or if it says 'the north face' or brews coffee, but rather the artistry of the luthier/es and of the musicians caressing the keys. Many, many instruments are simple as a fishing pole yet can make the most wonderful music in the right hands. A magnificent reconstruction of a 1-person organistrum won't play bourrées or coups de 17 and a beautiful vielle a roue by Hackmann & Hackmann won't sound right playing the tenor of a 3 voice conductus. They're not meant to! (Interesting experiments notwithstanding...) Anyhow, no offense directed towards anyone, just my 2 centimos and a little awareness-raising, thas'all...
Love & peace from back in Hoosierland, Vlad Wolodymyr J. Smishkewych Web and Photo Management Assistant Office of Marketing and Publicity Indiana University Jacobs School of Music +1 (812) 855 1059 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sarah Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HG] Ebay listing There is a susato Kelischek Baladeer 3-string gurdy for sale on ebay with a reserve of 875 usd - a friend has contacted me about it - bearing in mind theres no trompette or semitone keys it can't be a serious instrument - bargepole or decent entry level - any opinions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] welcome Thanks
