Greetings unto the list!!!!!!
My name William Gull and I reside in Nevada, Iowa and I am a first time
poster to this list.. I am a silversmith and hand engraver who does historical
reenactments for both recreation and and as a market for my hand work. It was
through my love of both medieval and 18Th century music that I was introduced
to the wonders of the hurdy gurdy. Since then it has been an ever growing
passion to learn to play one.
First things first, before learning to play I need to find an instrument
to play on. Being a hands on sort of person, I have decided I would like to
try building one. I know this will be a definite challenge, but it is one I am
willing to undertake. Like any new project I undertake, I am starting by
doing research and gathering as much information as I can. There in lies the
problem. While I am slowly collecting and reading as many books on all aspects
of the hurdy gurdy as I can get my hands on, there seems to be almost no
information on the quality of the hurdy gurdy plans and kits available. Does
anyone on this list have any recommendations or opinions on the commercially
available kits and building plans??? What would you recommend for the beginner
as far as must have books?
I appreciate any and all input that will get me closer to my goal of
learning the hurdy gurdy!!!!
In a shared hurdy gurdy passion,
William
