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Gurdy-Dulcimer

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:40 pm
by Josh Humphrey
I have been asked to build this interesting instrument, a hybrid between a dulcimer and hurdy-gurdy. It is essentially laid out like a single-course dulcimer, with Partch-style movable bridges. But it will also feature a crank-operated set of three drone strings.

Here is the initial sketch, and I will post progress photos as well:
Sketch
Sketch

Re: Gurdy-Dulcimer

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:47 pm
by Tom Owen
How many hands will it take to play it? :roll:

Re: Gurdy-Dulcimer

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:23 pm
by Ralph Geary
Interesting. Maybe you could build it with a stand and a treadle for the drones?

Re: Gurdy-Dulcimer

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:52 am
by Clay Schaeffer
I would get the money up front! :lol: