Cheapest reliable instruments, probably Helmut Gotschy. A bit dull though. Much better to go for a Claire Dugue if you can run to the extra cash. Her "student" model is a perfectly good professional instrument, and remarkable for the money.
Good Luck Jon On 10/10/06 14:29, "Natasha Hawke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello! I'm new to the list, and you probably get a thousand e-mails > like this one... but I've been captivated by the Hurdy Gurdy for a > long time... and I've gotten to the place where I just can't not have > one anymore! However they seem exceptionally expensive. Any advice > on getting an instrument at a reasonable cost? (I'm thinking around > 1,000. as reasonable.) I don't want a kit, or a real fixer upper. > Ideally I wouldn't mind that, but I'm a single mom of 5 kids, working > 3 jobs, yadda-yadda-yadda- lets just say I'd rather spend my time > practicing and playing then pulling my hair out trying to get it to > make a sound (I do understand there will be some of this anyways, but > I'd like to minimize the amount of it). > > Anyhow... I love this instrument so much, and really want to get my > grubby little hands on one! Any advice is welcome. > > Thank you, > > Natasha >
