Thanks for the response! From my preliminary research I know that the HG from the early medieval period differ from the Renaissance period and again from the ones used during their brief revival during the later part of the 18Th century. I am looking more for flexibility in play to start with, not necessarily having a instrument period to any particular time period. My reenactment ranges from medieval to cowboy era and everything in between, so eventually I would love to have a period correct one for each time period, but I need to crawl before I run so. I am just getting back into 18Th century reenactment after being away for a few years. Of all the time periods I do F&I and rev war by far are my favorite. Thanks once again for your response!! Your humble and obedient servant, William
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "... It was through my love of both medieval and 18Th century music ... " If you want period correct instruments , HG from those periods are very different . Even for the XVIII th cent, it makes a lot of difference if you re-enact pre 1730 or post 1730 period. Henry dit Tourblanche re-enactor of the F&I war period . >From: William Gull >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [HG] A passionate newbie full of questions >Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 22:53:38 -0700 (PDT) > >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 > >
