A HURDY - GURDY IN ACCORDING TO J.F. UNGER 

( 1753 - 1804 - a German woodcutter, book printer, publisher)

 

Large format, tuning in D/G, measure: 38cm.

 

This long version of Unger hurdy-gurdy is not longer available !

 

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Unusual and peculiar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The special characteristics of this unusual hurdy-gurdy:

The body is 75 cm long and 40 cm wide, thus having an impressive size as well as a rich and strong sound.

Mensur: 38 cm.

Both melody strings are unisono „d’“. 

The tonal capacity covers two chromatic octaves. In contrast to traditional French build, this hurdy-gurdy’s diatonic is completely equipped with 14 keys.

One trompette g’ and two drones D/G determine the main keys.

The surface (all maple build with pinewood top) was first treated with an oily priming creating a light honey colour, then lacquered with clear shellac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HURDY-GURDY MAKER

  HELMUT SEIBERT

OBERHOF 18

69234 DIELHEIM / GERMANY

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