Welcome. Alas, I'm in the UK so that's a little far :) Yes, they do post occasionally if they ever have one for sale and will give good advice to any seen on Ebay etc (beware if you don't ask here) - they are sometimes the seller or sometimes they know the instrument or the seller so can give a good recommendation (and no axes to grind here, just good advice).. You'll do no better than the Muskett book but did you get the CD as well? Things make a lot more sense when you hear them rather than just read them. If you didn't, may I suggest asking for it for a birthday present. Colin Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: terry dadzitis To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:20 PM Subject: [HG] Hello
Hi everyone, Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. Like Joe, I don't own a Hurdy Gurdy yet, but I am going to order one VERY SOON - 'cos I can't stand it I have to have one and learn it!!! I am in love with the sound.... You guys have posted great advice here about buying them - thank you. I especially think the point about buying the best you can afford makes sense, they sounds like very finicky and particular instruments, no sense in making it hard to sound good by buying cheap. Does anyone live in Virginia or the Metro DC area? I have only met one Hurdy Gurdy player here in Virginia, he was kind enough to let me come and see his ORCA that he just got in April 2007, it sounds beautiful. Would love to meet some other players too. Also - if anyone ever has a Hurdy Gurdy for sale do they post on this website to let everyone know? I was excited to get Doreen Muskett's book for Christmas....so I am reading the details! I llive in Virginia, on a farm, raise sheep and work for an insurance company, I am also learning to play Dulcimer. Nice to meet you all - Hope everyone on this website has a Very Happy New Year! TerryD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
