Leonardo da Vinci's forgotten musical invention

Re:Leonardo da Vinci's forgotten musical invention by taneq on Monday June 17, 2019 @10:01PM (#20209186)

Huh, thanks for that. :)

> Damn expensive instrument though.

I seem to remember having (way back when I was a kid) one of those "101 do-it-yourself projects" type books that had instructions for actually building one. I'm pretty sure it's where I learned about them. Seems like a lot of work though.

These guys (https://www.cbgitty.com/kits-instruments-amps-more/diy-hurdy...) have a laser-cut kit for a toy quality one which might be good enough to learn on.

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Re:Leonardo da Vinci's forgotten musical invention by YeGoblynQueenne on Tuesday June 18, 2019 @06:18AM (#20211336)

Oh, wow, that can actually be played? I saw it when I was looking around for one and thought it was just for decoration.

Thanks for pointing it out, I think I might actually give it a try. Cheers! :D

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Re:Leonardo da Vinci's forgotten musical invention by YeGoblynQueenne on Thursday June 20, 2019 @04:56AM (#20231063)

So I had a look around and there are actually a few people who make perfectly serviceable hurdy-gurdies that cost not that much.

And so I just went and bought a proper one from this gentleman:

http://www.vrabelhurdygurdy.com/instrument/

People on the internets say he makes perfectly serviceable, no-frills hurdy-gurdies, which explains the price.

So hey, taneq, if you're reading- thanks for the heads up, which started me on the search for an affordable hurdy-gurdy. I'll let my neighbours know it's all the fault of someone on the internet :P

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