Hi, Yes I use a stand. I adapted a guitar stand by making an additional part to stand the gurdy on. Works a treat. I'll bring it to the Gurdy Fest if you like...
An ordinary shop bought guitar stand works a treat. I took my lute back gurdy into the local guitar hero type music shop and tried a few out, much to the...
A guitar stand by Gig Stands Ltd works for my D/G luteback. I've not had any problems with it falling off, but for extra security I sometimes use a rubber band...
If anyone is interested in old pictures of hurdy gurdies, there's one in "Festival of Fools" by Pieter Breughel. There's a band of five in the top right hand...
Mines not a luteback but the discount store Home Bargains sell a stand for around £5 (I bought 3). Fairly simply made but does the job (and folds). Colin Hill...
Sorry to be 'thick' but all this talk about 'stands' has me a bit confused. What are they being used for? Is it to rest the Gurdy on while you are NOT playing...
Hi Denise, I saw a really nice guitar stand that was made from wood with rubber parts in Hudsons in Chesterfield a while ago. It was fully adjustable and I'm...
Hello Martyn, These stands that are the topic of conversation here are for placing your hurdygurdy on when it is not being used. I have never seen a stand for...
... Since someone else asked about the stands, I was planning on asking a novice question about the strap, and Mark's comment here gives me the perfect...
... Hi Michael Re straps, I use a simple leather guitar strap on mine, although a lot of people use straps that are custom made to be wider in the middle...
Well the usual strap goes around the waist and fastens to the buttons at the front and back of the HG (tail end and crank end). For standing, a second strap...
Thanks - that was sort of what I was imagining. Mind you - as you say - one that could support a heavy Gurdy, while you play it standing, sounds potentially...
For what it's worth - if you want to go out and buy a ready- made strap as the waist strap for a Gurdy, there's one made by the 'Fender' brand which is just...
... Which one of these attaches to the furthest button, and which to the nearest? Thanks for the several replies. --Michael ________________________________ ...
I always use 2 straps as I almost always play standing up and walking around My straps are standard leather belts I had a local shoemaker loosely rivet them...
Hi Graham-- That was very helpful, both the clear description and fine photos. I'll keep this and try it out when I get that far along. I like the leather...
I think the button positions are usually like this I guess the straps fit more comfortably like that and hold the HG in a better position The HG is held really...
... Try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFqBSJAAHw It is a youtube clip with Thierry Nouat. In the begground you can se his Denis Siorat instrument...
Swayne Border Pipes for sale. In Low D, with 3 drones and drone switch. Complete with Bellows. Can be viewed / played in Otley, near Leeds. £1500 Michael ...
when using only the backstrap (for playing while seated), you should use the one button on the peghead side, and the upmost button on the crank side. When...
I had an inquiry from a gurdy player from Switzerland who is planning to come to the festival next month, she was asking for advice regarding flying with her...
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Apr 18, 2010 9:40 am
I've taken gurdies to LA several times - The best way is to get a large hard shell suitcase and use your clothes to pack it snugly. Don't put fragile stickers...
From my experience, if I travel with a major airline (BA, KLM, Air France etc.) they will make room for it in the cabin if asked at check in. I've not yet...
Hi all, I'm Nina and I would like to introduce myself as a new member of the forum. The person who was enquiring from Switzerland was me. I was about to post...
