thanks scott, i have found a website called jw music that are based in france selling hurdy strings but have free shipping. i am unsure what the letters & ...
Jake Those numbers on www.jw-music.com I think are Correlli part numbers Not a lot of use to you without a Correlli catalogue String diameter is critial to a...
thanks for that info about the strings, it sounnds like pretty precision stuff! because me and my dad just knocked together a few planks o wood and a rosined...
Hi Scot, a couple of questions for you: A) Will there be any workshops which are not for absalute beginners or master class level which do NOT involve early...
Jake, Yes, it's a good plan to start with a simple model to get the feel for it. I sell plans for a number of models including a symphony. I also sell a...
thanks- 200hours seems quite a while considering that i have school to go to... If i do try, then i would like to have a go on a hurdy to see whether i like...
Yes I think there is a player in Leicester on the Forum, Plans from Michael sound a good idea, Symphony would be a good move if you have little time, you could...
Hi All (and especially to Jake), I am one of the two gurdyists based in Leicestershire to my knowledge (though if there are any out there please let us know!)....
John... Had some success with a fishman pickup designed for classical guitar http://www.fishman.com/products/details.asp?id=53 also this one looks cool for...
Giles, I think you are right to pick up that the provisional programme didn't have anything billed as a dance. I'd be hoping that there could be dancing on...
... I'm glad you agree about the dancing Paul. Despite the potential self-interest factor I would still strongly suggest that the Saturday night be sold as a...
Re Dancing, I want to talk to Jessica Abrams about the Bal idea, I will post an update soon. Paul is well up for dancing stuff too. best wishes Scott ... I'm...
Hello John Congratulations, you have a gurdy that could have been destined for a different life. Last weekend I did my solo voice and gurdy bit in the concert...
Philip, did you point them towards the forum too? :-) ... for a different life. Last weekend I did my solo voice and gurdy bit in the concert for a Channel 4...
I am delighted to report that Paul Sherwood has offered to help me out with the organisation of the HG Fest, and other forum business. We also have a lovely HG...
Scott, that's great news - I'll look forward to that, and also to meeting Michael (though whether or not I'll be up to intermediate standard by then is a...
Scott, that pickup looks useful, though I think I'll pass on the advanced woodwork, given my DIY skills! Our local (trad music) shop suggested something called...
Hi Plilip, Oh dear! What have I done??! Have I caused someone a real problem? Have I deprived a proper muso of the possibility of creating a real meiserwork? I...
Hiya, I'm very intrested in buying my first Hurdy Gurdy and would like to know where to look and start :) Any help would be fantastic please! Thanks for...
Hi All, Just want to say hi from Adelaide, South Australia and to tell you how envious I am of your festival - it sounds fantastic! Here in Australia there are...
Bronny, come over! Hire a private jet with seating for 20 gurdy players :-) Has Tim Guster got a website? It would be great to link to him, let your Aussie...
I live in Derby, and I am fairly new to HG, I play a Hungarian HG. I am reasonably OK with Hungarian music, but rubbish at French, did some early music and...
Cecilia, I'm just on the North Derbyshire/South Yorkshire border so we are about an hour apart. I too am a beginner, and would love to meet up sometime. I've...
Hello, I'm new to this forum(and the hurdy-gurdy). I've wanted a HG for a long time. While doing some Google-type research I was excited to discover a HG maker...
