I have a snake charmers flute made from a gourd and technically the sitar uses gourds for the big resonators. A Hurdy gurdy made with a gourd might be a bit delicate I imagine. Mind you it is possible to laquer a gourd into a pretty tough shell.
Fi From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Ruckert Sent: Saturday, 27 September 2008 9:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Harpe de Gourde The Australian group of virtuoso musicians, Totally Gourdgeous, plays on all manner of instruments made from gourds. I seem to recall a gurdy for sale a couple of years ago made from one. Greg
