Sturdy gurdy

Here is my latest creation which is designed to be as small as practical and super tough for outdoor pursuits.
520mm long and 19mm diameter weighing about 2.5 K, it still sounds like a "proper" hurdy-gurdy

[@logotrikes]

What a brilliant piece of kit. Sounds nice and luckily the dude knows how to master the thing....

[@lynxlightning9505]

You never cease to amaze me Neil! That would be great for air travel.

[@JohnStewart-xz6ro]

That absolutely fantastic !!

[@bakelite_salmon9596]

This is who the cyborg from treasure planet was before he was a cyborg

[@paulgrahamthomas]

Way cool design

[@johndragonman]

that is impressive. I have just put a deposit down on a Gurdy. but to have one so portable! that would be a dream. that sounds amazing.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

Oh wow. This is freaking cool

[@vaemcdowell]

Even though I've never even seen one before, I would buy this tomorrow if it were for sale!

[@nwbrook]

vaemcdowell When time permits, they will become available

[@loboicjusz]

Great idea!!! I wish to have project those hurdy gurdys on paper... :-)

[@StickyWasp]

Awesome

[@lain5900]

Oh these are brilliant! Very good sound for the size and shape. I appreciate the practical thought in the design.

[@JedBrad55]

Genius. If they become available I just need to convince the wife to let me buy another instrument I will probably look at more than play.

[@nwbrook]

Jeremy Bradshaw 😀

[@francescobraccio3353]

Complimenti

[@Hactar100]

I love it Neil! Love the name too :).

[@macrumpton]

Amazing creation!

[@MarcoLegnani]

Sounds good, great idea!!! Is sturdy gurdy available for sale? Where I can find it?

[@nwbrook]

@@MarcoLegnani yes, I have one ( missing lid). Email me for details . nwbrookatgmail.com

[@jean-maxsouly2449]

Oh, Neil ... Et on vous croyait retiré de la course :0) Génial cette vielle de voyage, pour remplacer la Symphonie, Je suis intéressé, très intéressé, dites votre prix et je passe commande. Bravo, homme génial !

[@trollnips9405]

I want one! Awesome

[@rolandscales9380]

Huge fun.

[@johnnyT428]

I like it Neil. A lot :-)

[@wukirsuryadi]

thanks for your video , this is realy good , i am from indonesia , i want learning ,

[@nephilimkaishaku]

Will you be offering this model soon? This is exactly what I've been wanting to find! I love my gurdy, but I'm always concerned taking it out and about that I might damage it. This is perfect, and sounds great!

[@nwbrook]

No plans to make more really, the fun is in the development but having said that, never say never ! I have a 9 month waiting list at present . Rory may be taking one of them - it was his idea after all - but the other one (d/g) will probably come available soon. Price wise, it’s got to match the basic Wren. Less work in some areas, more in others.

[@nephilimkaishaku]

Neil Brook, thanks for the reply, if it comes up for sale, I'd love to take it off your hands just as soon as you're willing! Thank you again! I've emailed you a bit earlier about it as well and the D is just the one I'd love to give a home to. Cheers!

[@flamingomtn]

That is extremely cool. Any chance that, instead of actually making the instrument to sell, that you might make the plans available for purchase?

[@nwbrook]

The issue is that there’s a lot more to making a successful gurdy than following a plan will provide. It’s all about the geometry and fine setting up details. I have an ebook available which describes in detail the build of my Wren model with some essential dimensions - with that, you have the information to build a gurdy to any shape you want ! I also have a double dvd which follows the build of a guitar bodied instrument from start to finish. Details are on my website ( hurdy-gurdy.org.uk) .

[@dronemusick]

Wow, impressive sound for this practical size!

[@Aethelreth]

I guess it's more like 190mm diameter ;) But a very nice and transportable idea, and knowing your build quality, something very robust, too!

[@nwbrook]

Aethelreth Being elliptical in section, # 1 and# 2 are 170 x 180 x 520mm. When I get time, #3 will be a bit bigger at 180 x 210 x 520mm which is the maximum size from the gutter. Ill see then if there is enough extra bass response to make the bigger size worthwhile.

[@Aethelreth]

I really like your ideas as with the NRG - and i LOVE my luteback from 2002 out of your workshop ;) But i was more poking a bit of fun at your description of just 19mm diameter up in the video description :) And it's a pity you're up in Lancaster and not coming down southwards towards like the hurdy gurdy weekend in Halsway. Would love to meet you one day somewhere!

[@nwbrook]

I have one currently lent out to a friend while he gets the funds for a big one. It should be available early next year. Mail me if interested.

[@varrk]

What glue do you use to connect pvc and wooden parts?

[@nwbrook]

PVC pipe adhesive but the face of the wood needs to be roughened

[@varrk]

@@nwbrook thank you 😊

[@francescobraccio3353]

Mi dai le misure dello strumento, del diapason e della tasier? Grazie 😊

[@nwbrook]

Standard 345mm scale length. Tuned octave D.

[@tonystanton9223]

And i can buy one where?

[@nwbrook]

Hi Tony . Mail me ( [e-mail]) for some good news.

[@lordrorek1907]

Can you make an guide on how to build one?

[@nwbrook]

As it happens, I’ve recently written an ebook about the design and construction of the Wren. The build is the same, just the gutter bit to work out. My website has the details.

[@Taran-d.B.23]

@@nwbrook Is there also documented wich tuning pegs did you use for the wren (or this one)? Because they look perfect for hurdys and i never see something like them :) I guess your dvd and e-book will be my Christmas present to myself 😄

[@AspiringKnight]

If you were ever talked into making another of these what kind of money would you be looking to get for one?

[@AspiringKnight]

...or to be clear, I want one. :)

[@nwbrook]

Currently same as the Wren so £1687 for the basic model.

[@AspiringKnight]

@@nwbrook Thank you. Still saving for a decent Gurdy. This is on the short list, since I travel a lot. I'm also considering a Nerdy Gurdy as a starter piece.

[@ksgjlg]

is there a plan for this available?

[@nwbrook]

Kenny Grisham No plans sorry. The build is based on my “Wren” model so my ebook which gives important sizes and a detailed description of the build may be of interest.

[@ksgjlg]

@@nwbrook thanks for the reply. I just ran across you ebook a few minutes ago. I build guitars and have suddenly developed an interest in these. I'll be downloading your ebook thanks

[@nwbrook]

Kenny Grisham I also have it as a printed soft cover book - better for the workshop !

[@ksgjlg]

@@nwbrook I would agree but I'm too impatient most of the time. I'm just trying to get a mental picture of the construction at this point. I've never seen one other than the internet. I'm just about there. Thanks again. Since you're retiring, is there an issue with selling this model?

[@nwbrook]

Kenny Grisham Patience is an important skill when building Gurdies. A lot of thought needs to be done initially. I have stopped taking orders and while I don’t mind people using my ideas, it’s probably not a good idea to sell your builds as “Wrens” - reading the book is better than nothing but won’t instantly give you my 40 years of gurdy building experience !

[@mikemurphy8714]

Would you sell one?

[@nwbrook]

Mike Murphy I’m not taking orders these days. I may well build another sometime when the mood strikes and when I do, I’ll put it up on my site .

[@mikemurphy8714]

@@nwbrook Awesome. Hope you get the urge to start selling again because you're stuff is amazing!

[@nwbrook]

Hi Mike. I may have some good news for you. Mail me and let’s talk. ( nwbrookatgmail.com)

[@johndragonman]

@@nwbrook i know I am late, but I may also be quite interested in one of these.. ideal for camping trips..if I ever get the time.. and no virus sigh.