" the only regrets in life are the risks we didn't take." "the only purchases we regret are the ones we didn't make"
there I have waxed philosophical on the issue. Grey Aengus (aka Jim)http://www.greyaengus.com often in error, never in doubt --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Jörmungandr <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jörmungandr <[email protected]> Subject: [HG-new] Re: Number of strings To: "hurdygurdy" <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 3:13 PM Thank you for sharing your opinion, Geoff! I've already contacted him and asked a lot of questions about the instruments :) Now, I'm just clearing my mind a bit... It's a big purchase, so I'm collecting every opinion I can. Anyway, the sound of three chanters is amazing :D On 23 Gen, 16:03, Geoff Turner <[email protected]> wrote: > Max, > > As a player of a Neil Brook gurdy, I can thoroughly recommend both his manufacturing abilities, and his after-sales service. I do not have much experience of the more expensive HGs, but I do feel that the instruments Neil produces are of excellent quality both in terms of finsh and in terms of sound quality. > > I am not sure he would like to be considered as a newbie, as he has been making instruments for at least 30 years. > > I believe that he is also on this list, so if there is any explanation of his instruments needed, I am sure he would be very willing to answer any questions you have. Either that, or he can be contacted on [email protected] . > > I expect also that the exchange rate is currently making Neil's instruments cheaper, so it might be worth buying while this current financial climate exists!Geoff Turner> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:25:34 -0800> Subject: [HG-new] Re: Number of strings> From: [email protected]> To: [email protected]> > > It's Neil Brook, from England.> I've heard enthusiastic opinions about his instruments (on this> mailing list too), and he surely isn't a newbie. Can you confirm what> I'm saying?> > Anyway, the cheap price is probably the main reason of my doubts: I> was planning to spend no more than 3000€ for my first gurdy and, with> other makers, the choice is quite easy because you won't find a 7/8> strings gurdy for less than 3500€... So the only gurdy in range would> be a six-stringed one.> > On the other hand, Brook makes bigger gurdies for a cheap price, so> there isn't a so great difference (in price) between the instruments.> > I know I won't probably use the extra strings for at least a year, but> they'll be there when I need... But, will I need them? :D> > Max.> > On Jan 23, 11:40 am, Simon Wascher <[email protected]> wrote:> > Hello,> >> > Am 22.01.2009 um 17:24 schrieb Jörmungandr:> >> > > As a newbie, I should probably stick on a 6-stringed gurdy (3 drones,> > > 2 chants, 1 trompette... Or maybe 2 drones, 2 chants, 2 trompettes),> > > which is said to be easy and always reliable in every occasion, but> > > I've seen a really nice offer from a renowed maker: a hg with 8> > > strings (3 drones, 3 chants, 2 trompettes), for something like 2500€.> >> > I wonder which renowed maker is able to offer a 3/2/3 instrument for > > 2500 Euro - is this a used instrument or a special offer, a new young > > maker?> > I would be sceptical about the quality if 2500€ is the list price - > > but I will let myself get convinced if necessary :-)> >> > > Any advice?> >> > have you seen "What should a beginner look out for when buying a hurdy > > gurdy?" its athttp://simonwascher.info/HGbuy.htm> >> > kind regards,> > Simon> >> > --http://simonwascher.info> _________________________________________________________________ > > Check out the new and improved services from Windows Live. Learn more!http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
