How to tune the tangents, nut, and bridge
How to tune the tangents, nut, and bridge on your hurdy-gurdy. Here we break down each step and teach you the WHY and HOW behind all of it!
KNYS Instruments – a Complete Overview
Who makes the Catnip hurdy-gurdies? Are they good for beginners? Answer all these questions and more in a complete overview of the instrument by Radoslaw Malisz
How to Buy a Hurdy-Gurdy – from start to finish
Buying a hurdy-gurdy requires a lot of thought, patience, and research. Here we discuss best practices and things to consider from start to finish!
what is a hurdy-gurdy? A complete introduction
A compete introduction to the parts of a hurdy-gurdy. Read this article for a breakdown of each individual part – pictures included!
How to Fly Safely with a Hurdy-Gurdy
Flying with a hurdy-gurdy can be scary! It’s important to keep the instrument safe, and to do that you must do your research ahead of time. And that research can start right here!
Hurdy-Gurdies on a budget
Finding an instrument on a budget is difficult – here we list some of the best beginner instruments that don’t break the bank! Click “read more” for the full budget hurdy-gurdy list!
How to tune a hurdy-gurdy
A complete guide on how to tune a hurdy-gurdy. Traditional tunings, how to read scientific pitch notation, and give a brief understanding of of each tuning. Check it out!
What is that buzzing sound?
Do you here some strange buzzing sound in your favorite hurdy-gurdy song? It’s not a mistake – it’s the trompette! Click “read more” to learn what it is and how it works!
Hurdy-gurdies to avoid
There are several instruments that are NOT recommended due to poor engineering, missing features, or inconsistent build quality. Don’t burn your money on the wrong instrument!
Hurdy-gurdy makers in North America
It is a nice thing to have your instrument’s luthier be local, be it for repairs, help, or saving shipping charges. Here we go over all the hurdy-gurdy makers in the US and Canada.
The Nerdy Gurdy Hurdy-Gurdy Overview
Since its official launch in 2017, the Nerdy Gurdy has been a revolution in the community. A properly functioning, budget hurdy-gurdy that has helped many beginners get started!
ELZ Overview
The ELZ hurdy-gurdy was once considered a great maker in the American continents. Now they are not a recommendable purchase at all. This article will tell you all you need to know.
The Altarwind Hurdy-gurdy Overview
Should US based hurdy-gurdy players buy from Altarwind? Here we look at some opinions from members of the community with information on price comparisons.
The Vrabel Hurdy-Gurdy Review
Player and hurdy-gurdy community member, Jimi Hellinga (aka Elektrovolt) recently got his hands on a Vrabel hurdy-gurdy. Read his first impressions of the instrument.
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