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[@fnersch3367]

The culmination of 1000 years of development. Wish I could afford such a thing. Great informative video. Thanks.

[@janviljoen7001]

The old troubadours would have loved it. Brilliant.

[@cdfox85]

One day. I swear one day I will own one of these incredible feats of musical engineering!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

There's another one called F/Bb which is G/C but a step down so you can play w/ Great Highland Bagpipe players.

[@relayer43]

I've always loved the sound of HG, but this is a stunning piece of craftsmanship as well!

[@LetsPlayerAlly]

I love how you are smiling all the time

[@WolfLord40]

Mimi K. 5

[@Lucius1958]

Wow! This HG has pretty much all the bells & whistles...... except for actual bells & whistles.

[@gregsmith5147]

Really good to learn from you about the advanced design Hurdy Gurdy and I think that yours is the most interesting one that I have seen upto now. It is also a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and precision. Thanks for sharing....

[@altarwind]

Thanks for the kind comments about our work!

[@Rosseloh]

I agree. I think this is the one I'm going to buy once my christmas bonus comes in. :D

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

I love mine

[@johnpiper740]

I just have to say that this design is absolutely stunning, I am saving to get a new HG, and I think I just found my goal. Beautiful work, and well explained.

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

The prices George and Anwynn offer are freaking amazing compared to most makers! He's also got a passion for creativity and craftsmanship that shows in every instrument he makes. ,:D

[@Genshi]

After years of research, and searching, I think this is the one that I want. Checking out your website now...

[@HandelOp6No5]

fabulous piece. perhaps one day I should have to order one.

[@bobbgorena2656]

OMG that is insane!! I'm still fully in love with my Moncur, maybe in a few years I'll be ready for a Full Monty :-)

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

You could also get a full monty with a moncur body. That's what I did. I LOVE IT. It is both sleek and elegant!

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I am about to pop for a Moncur. Is it all you expected? Anything you don't like? I have been searching and window shopping for months, and so far, I see nothing to compare with the brand. But I had to ask someone who owns one. :o)

[@SviatoslavOsipov]

Very cool instrument! simple change tunes - it's awesome

[@oneshoeshort]

Every time I watch this video it makes me want to learn and play the HG even more. I have big plans for saving up to purchase the Full Monty. Look out for my order! (though it's gonna be a few years lol)

[@cdfox85]

So...did you ever get one?

[@janviljoen7001]

Very good video, I can see you are a professional gurdist. Crank on!

[@diegooland1261]

I'm so excited to pick mine up!!! Brian R

[@lyria8469]

Crikey! That's a nice one.

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

My full monty model has unicorns on it! They'll do that for you

[@ronaldl9085]

awesome instrument

[@Poodleinacan]

If I ever win the lotto or get enough expendable income, I'm definitely buying one. ... or one with a bit of a lower pitch.

[@rasmuserlandsson2204]

Don't buy from this guy. Buy from someone who cares.

[@Poodleinacan]

@@rasmuserlandsson2204 I was speaking in a general manner. I wasn't talking a specific person.

[@rasmuserlandsson2204]

@@Poodleinacan Cool!

[@garywest3763]

I want this Now! the best Hurdy Gurdy I have ever seen wow owo wow wow

[@markspc1]

Wow a music instrument with 1000 voices !

[@tyraxor49]

+altarwind I've never played a hurdy gurdy before, but I'm looking to get into the craft. Would the Full Monty be good for a new player or would a simpler model (like your Aquataine) be wiser until I get experience?

[@altarwind]

+Joseph Harding Thanks for the note. It's a lot of instrument! If you're a complete beginner, I generally would recommend starting with something a little simpler (the 'Aquitaine's a great instrument). You can always trade it in for value against the Full Monty later on. If you're absolutely committed to taking the instrument as far as you can, the Full Monty is a sweet choice, but be prepared for a bigger learning curve. I hope this helps!

[@noperope325]

I need a house tour!!

[@begummizrak]

I'd be that happy too if I had the chance to play that instrument lol

[@bashkillszombies]

You know what's weird? I'm left handed. But when I see someone playing an instrument with their left hand I wince. For some reason I play instruments right handed. And yeah, I know, redditbro stop pushing your glasses up your nose and take that 'ACKSHUALLY!' out of your mouth, I know this is right handed but you know exactly what I mean. Nerd. :P

[@altarwind]

haha weird right! That said....we do craft left handed 'gurdies too!

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

So that's what that little metal thingy that hangs off my gurdy??? Lol I guess I have tuned it wrong the whole time cause time cause I thought that part was a little component to hold stuff together >_>. *the more you know!!!

[@Touseigusoku]

Ho shit ... I want it now. Let's make some saves.

[@edwardmeade]

Patty Gurdy would have a ball with this! :-)

[@HaddaClu]

This is pretty much the same thing that she has. Only real difference that I can tell is that this gurdy is higher pitched.

[@ArwenStarsongMusic]

Patty buys her gurdies from Walter simons. Also an amazing craftsman. But if you're looking for someone with good quality craftsmanship and dont wanna take a trip to germany to get yours made (because Simons cant ship to America due to airlines being jerks to musicians) George will definitely have you covered. Not to mention, he is also super helpful! Been playing my baby he made me for a year now and thanks to his book, I am learning a ton!

[@ilkaya69]

Does that tune in the beginning have a name? I love it

[@altarwind]

Thanks for the question. No tune, I was improvising

[@vaderguitarplayer]

Can it be made to have a lower sound? I prefer the lower sounding instruments I see other popular players cranking. I would probably buy it if it had the more low Cello like sounds primarily rather than the higher pitched sounds. I apologize if my terminology is lacking.

[@altarwind]

Hi! There are different tuning configs that can be used, one is a lower octave version for the 'd' chanters which would give you a 'lower' sound.

[@TheCidraque]

Wow, you are very similar to the president of Spain, Mariano Rajoy.

[@cubaEmarco]

Is possibile reciving this instrument in italy? And how muc? Sorry for my lenguage!

[@altarwind]

Yes!

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

One day when I have that money to drop I'll find it if it will djent

[@thehurdygurdyweeklyhgweekl8107]

sharing to #HGWeekly :)