IN a city near me there is a music store and the owner is a "collector". Displayed on shelves and hanging on the wall are the most amazing instruments including a lovely hurdy gurdy that looks to me to be in playable condition. I asked if any of the instruments got played and was told. No you don't do anything to collectable instruments because that ruins the value as collectables. That means you don't repair them or play them. Seems like you barely dust them.
I feel sad for all those lovely instruments condemned to sit silent for eternity. It is like Toy Story 2. Fi -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Billy Horne Sent: Tuesday, 3 June 2008 5:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Hurdy Gurdies in museums information Thanks everyone that replied. It seems that museums world wide have a similar situation, conserve but no laying on of hands! You must have been lucky or blessed Mike to have had that opportunity.It is sad that instruments that are created to be played and heard, are condemend to be gazed at and left silent. Billy Horne
