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Gothic Hurdy-Gurdy

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T hey issued documents to those who requested them which showed the years of indulgence. The following inscription is to be seen:

"He who will not shall be broiled, roasted or cut into small pieces and shall burn in Hell for evermore, he buys indulgencies. Mercy and forgiveness for little money:
God shall reckon with him."

And the buyers came in droves from an area of two miles.

Charles de Coster
"Ulenspiegel"

A precisely detailed reconstruction according to the Tryptichon "The Garden of Desire" from Hieronymus Bosch, ca. 1500, Prado, Madrid. This is the first hurdy gurdy to show a trumpet bridge.
The arrangement of the strings suggests a drone in fifths (vox humana) which contributes to a slender overall sound, rich in overtones and which carries well.
High identification value for the theatre and for medieval plays.

This model is not available anymore.

Sound Sample: La Manfredina (anon. 14. Jhdt.) played by: Riccardo Delfino, Duration 52s, Format:384 kB QuickTime Movie

Normal 2x 1x Trumpet string 2x Bordun Measure: 42cm 15 Whole notes 10 Semi notes Tuning: f Wood: A/A Nitro Lacquer Wooden pegs
Special manufacture Tuning: vario Wax/Oil Getriebe Bridge system Patented belt holder Pickup-systems