After years of being sh-101-less, today I bought another one and plan to do more 101 and tape echo things soon :)

The tune is called 'Jan mijne man', you can find sheet music online :)

While these big friction pegs need a bit of refinement, they do not have many issues. I would not see the Vrabel as a normal gurdy to learn on as they are loud, in a different tuning and still a bit roughly built, they seem fine for loud outdoor playing in certain genres after a bit of TLC. I would not recommend Altarwind instruments though, most of them sound very thin and nasal due to the internal bracing using huge wooden bars instead of thin and light bracing, among other design issues. Altarwind is by far not on the same level as most European gurdies are but they charge similar prices.

Mihály Vrábel contacted me. He can be found on facebook too.

@@LizardEatsFlies it's the Feedback Modules Mix Bx!

Yes, I agree with this. This is a very rustic model but the instrument works and does not sound too bad. There are many alternatives for when you prefer a better finish.

They stay in place, on of the strings is still slipping but that is caused by the way it was wound on the peg. I might find the correct tapered reamer and redo the holes though.

@@celestialceilagor3802 please see the review, we don't think they are a good beginner instrument, only for those who are into a certain kind of music and have a good teacher who can help with the setup and general playability of the instrument. For a regular gurdy beginner there are better ones out there.

​@@elektrovolt In essence I agree, and I did see the part where you say it is not good for beginners, It is down to preference for me, I like the sharpness of the sound and the volume and neither do I really mind tinkering myself on something. For someone wanting to play a softer sound with other gurdies, other western tuned gurdies then a nerdy gurdy is a better option. The price range competition for this thing is but fairygurdy and those Chinese ones and when compared to a solid body, working trompetted, loud instrument, they are made to look even more ridiculous than before. It is not clean but not to the point of unplayablility, I would say, I guess id put this between assembling you'r own nerdy gurdy to getting a pre-made one on the extra luthier work scale and the price reflects this. I don't speak for you and never implied that this is what you were saying in the review, I apologise if that is what you saw, we are both our own agents and I am saying that I would consider this a good option. If Vrabel is taking on yours and others advice and improving his instruments, then maybe we come to an agreement that he is a Good Luthier, who makes subpar gurdies. :) 👍

Any day now! The new one is better.

@@elektrovolt Thanks, I'll keep an eye out.

thank you!

The instrument will sound weaker with less grip on the strings and much less control over the trompette coups.