Not having the skill to make one, I have heard that it depends on both
your skill as a woodworker and your skill at making the kit playable
(I've not heard of anyone just following the instructions and making a
playable instrument). Have you ever had a flat pack from a store that
fitted perfectly? A HG is a precision instrument and I think a little
more than "basic skills" would be needed. A kit is going to need
considerable tweaking and adjusting to be of any use otherwise HGs could
be mass produced like guitars. If you don't know what needs tweaking
you'll have problems. HG making is a skilled craft, not a case of
following printed instructions.
If you enjoy woodworking and just want the experience and learning that
a kit would give, fine. If you want something you can actually
play/perform on, I doubt even the best kit is a way to start.
Colin
On 02/01/2014 15:29, [email protected] wrote:
Hello, I am new to this group and based in Colorado. Currently, I am
saving my pennies for a hurdy gurdy. My primary instrument is the
highland bagpipes, but I have always been enthralled by the sound of the
hurdy gurdy (maybe something to do with drones).
I suppose, I'll be aiming for a repertoire consisting of music from the
British Isles, probably beginning with English folk tunes.
Given that I do have basic woodworking tools and skills, when I cam
across the Monarch kit from hurdygurdycrafters, I thought (this could be
for me, and the price is right).
BUT........ another hurdy gurdy website suggests that kit hurdy gurdies
are not necessarily very good. They do have their own product to sell
of course, but there could be a grain of truth in their statement.
I have also noticed a number of Monarch instruments offered for sale for
not much more than the kit purchase price...........
So, I'd like to hear from other builders of the Monarch kit.
1. How difficult was it to build?
2. Did you get a playable instrument?
3. Does it stand alongside in terms of other pre-built instruments?
Any other recommendations?
Thanks,
Charlie
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