Chris,
If that size/shape is to your liking, perhaps you might like one more
like the Burgos, Toro or León 1-person organistra. I am building one
such at the moment.
you can see photos of the 1 person organistra at:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organistrum#Galer.C3.ADa_de_im.C3.A1genes
cheers,
vlad
Wolodymyr Smishkewych
wolodymyrsmishkewych.com
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On Feb 13 2008, at 17:24, Chris Nogy wrote:
Could this be a type of sinphone, with the works inside a slightly
waisted and round-ended box?
Is it just a fancification based on someone who knew certain
instruments but maybe didn't know anything about gurdies?
I like the body shape, the figure 8 instruments like the early
crwth kind of speak to me.
But rant on, Alden, I am very interested to hear your take.
Chris
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On 2/13/2008 at 2:00 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yup, it's a hurdy-gurdy - one of the classic illuminated depictions
thereof.
Nice color! I've only ever seen this in b/w.
This is a good reminder not to take iconographic sources too
literally. I
have a nice rant prepared for this occasion if anyone is
interested...
Alden
http://www.threeleos.com/enlum1.jpg
Guy number 2 in the lower half.
Is this a strange lute thing, or is it a bad depiction of a
gurdy? That
is
either a crank or a cranked neck. Any guesses?
Cause if it is some general shape of gurdy, just without details
depicted, I
think I have found what I am looking for in size and shape and
soundholes and
such.
Thanks
Chris
