Fi wrote,
I know a lot a people who have bought various kits and made the instruments.
Many of them have been happy with the results even though the instrument
often requires a fair bit of tweaking. What is it about the hurdy gurdy
that makes it particularly unsuited to kit form. Is it
Subject: Re: hurdy gurdy kits was RE: [HG] accordion tuning
If it an argument between kits and professionally build instruments the
pro built instruments win hands down. However, if you are inclined to build one
why must you buy a kit.
If you are looking to save money and you
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If you are looking to save money and you are determined to
build your own then go for a really good set of plans. Even
if you do not read French the La vielle a roue by Michel
Pignol (ISBN 2-9522433-0-1) is a VERY complete set of
informative plans and diagrams. Buy the
Kathy,
Yes there are modifications that you can make to make the instrument more
playable. The problem with most of the kits is that they are very very basic
as far as sophistication. First, if possible, try to get an axle that you
can add a good set of bearings to. What this means is
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Subject: hurdy gurdy kits was RE: [HG] accordion tuning
Nice kit. The price is good too considering the price of the finished
product. Is the trompette the dog thingy
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Nice kit. The price is good too considering the price of the finished
product. Is the trompette the dog thingy? (ok I'm a newby and totally
ignorant)
Yes, the trompette is the string that makes the buzzing effect.
So what sort of playing do you want to do?
of the
trompette or the complex mechanicals?
Fi
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Subject: Re: hurdy gurdy kits was RE: [HG] accordion tuning
Being polite is nice
