Mike-- This may seem a joke, but it is a true story. Back in the 1990's I told myself I couldn't afford a hurdy-gurdy kit, much less a ready-to-play one. I found this web page:
HOW TO MAKE A VERY NICE SOUNDING HURDY GURDY FOR UNDER $20 http://dennishavlena.com/hurdy.htm So, I made a hurdy-gurdy totally from scratch based upon this sketchy information. It did cost me over $20, though! I've played it in public and even won a talent contest with it. I still have it. It was fun to make, but it is more of a frustration and noise generator than a musical instrument. Making this "toy" one more than ever inspired me to want a "real" one. If I had gotten the kit back then, I could have been playing something nice the last 10+ years. So, don't try to cut too many corners... --Michael On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM, maesoph <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear All: > > Per your advice, I have contacted Hurdy Gurdy Crafters and am quite > pleased with the responses from Mel and Ann there. However, I don't > think I can tackle a Hurdy Gurdy from scratch and can't really afford > the kit. Is there any middle ground out there somewhere? I need to > make an HG that ultimately can be sold, so quality has to be there, > but I can't shell out $900 for a complete kit and only sell the HG for > $1200 or so (just guessing, but it's unlikely I would get more unless > I was a Pro at this). Any chance of getting material cost down to > $500 or less?????? Any ideas would be appreciated - maybe I should > take this straight to Mel and Ann though??? > > Mike > > -- > 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. To reduce spam, posts from > new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. > -- 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. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.
