Hurdy-Gurdy - Fully Functional Mechanical Musical Instrument

Hurdy-Gurdy by Ugears - Fully Functional Mechanical Musical Instrument

Step directly into musical history with the Hurdy-Gurdy by Ugears. Far more than an ornate decorative collector's piece, this extraordinary model is a genuine, fully operational stringed musical instrument. Inspired by 16th-century medieval organs and folk instruments, it merges acoustic woodworking with horological gearcraft, allowing you to tune, crank, and perform real folk melodies.

Ingenious Mechanical Instrument Engineering

The Ugears Hurdy-Gurdy faithfully recreates the operating mechanics of classical barrel lutes:

• Two-String Soundboard: Equipped with a melody string for solo runs and a dedicated continuous drone string providing harmonic background resonance.
• 6-Key Spring Keyboard: Play up to 7 distinct notes (6 keys plus open string). Rubber-band return springs guarantee lightning-fast key recoil.
• Internal Planetary Gear Drive: A stepped planetary gear train accelerates crank speed to the rosin wheel for a steady, sweet, and uniform tone.
• Fine-Tuning Pegs: Geared tuning pegs make pitch adjustment easy, while a movable tangent mute lets you silence the drone string on command.

Everything Needed to Play in One Kit

Engineered so you can play your first song immediately upon finishing assembly:

• Acoustic Essentials Included: Comes supplied with genuine strings and a block of rosin to coat the wooden friction wheel.
• Beginner-Friendly Sheet Music: An included tablature handbook lets complete beginners play traditional folk and modern melodies right away.
• Renaissance Styling: The resonating body is embellished with Renaissance carving accents, making it a proud display centerpiece on any mantle.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument Type: Mechanical cranked string instrument with keyboard.
• Difficulty Level: Advanced.
• Estimated Assembly Time: 4 to 5 hours.
• Acoustic Supplies: Natural rosin block and strings included in the kit.
• Build: 100% glue-free and tool-free construction using sustainable birch wood.