Hurdy-Gurdy
Item no. 70030
Hurdy-Gurdy
incl. VAT · free shipping within Germany
Available · with you
- Age
- 14+
- Pieces
- 292
- Level
- Medium
Description
Hurdy-Gurdy – a playable wooden string instrument with two strings and six keys.
On a hurdy-gurdy, a hand-cranked wheel rubs against the strings, much like a bow on a violin. Turn the crank with one hand to sound the drone, and press the wooden keys with the other to change the pitch of the melody string. The six keys give you six notes, and releasing them all produces a seventh.
The design draws on the work of Celtic and Scandinavian instrument makers of the Middle Ages. A project for a long afternoon – 292 parts, about 4–5 hours. Sheet music in tablature form is included.
Key features:
- Two strings: melody and bourdon (drone)
- Bourdon string tunes in unison or to an interval: fourth, fifth or octave
- Six keys with rubber bands and small cranks
- Adjustable string height for fine-tuning the sound
- Body, front and back decks, gears, crank, wheel, neck and tuning pegs
Laser-cut wooden parts, assembles without glue or tools, instructions in 11 languages.
MaterialWood
Wood, rubber bands
The wooden parts are laser-cut and slot together – no glue needed.
MechanismHand crank
Build timeapprox. 4–5 hrs
This is a guide. How long it really takes depends on your pace, how focused you are and how many breaks you take.
Returns100 days · free
100-day returns for unused models, free return shipping – within Germany. From abroad: 14 days. All conditions
Spare parts are free and come directly from the manufacturer within the EU.
Craftsmanship
Built to be shown
From 292 parts to an art object for your shelf – built with your own hands.
Laser-cut edges, open mechanics, visible wood grain: every part is laser-cut from plywood so precisely that it fits without glue. Gears, levers and shafts stay visible – the mechanism is part of the design.
Designed by UGEARS, a Ukrainian brand, produced in the EU. We have been bringing the models to Germany as the exclusive importer since 2015 and ship from Germany. If a part breaks while building, spare parts are free.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need glue?
No. The parts slot together.
How long does it take to build?
As a guide, approx. 4–5 hours. How fast it actually goes depends on your pace and your breaks.
What if a part breaks?
Tell us which model and which part number are affected. Spare parts are free. They are sent by the manufacturer from within the EU, with no customs fees.
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