HENRY III HURDY GURDY
This is based on a French 17th century instrument in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has a straight-sided body with a bow-shaped wide end, with sloping shoulders. Two turned balusters in wood connect the rib with the peghead. There are two soundholes in the form of Germanic crosses. Two chanterelles in a choice of the G or D and four bourdons including the trompette string are standard. There are no sympathetic strings. The ribs, back and head are made from walnut with a spruce front. As on all the Symphonies and Hurdy-Gurdies now it includes a device to minutely adjust the height of the wheel to adjust the pressure of the strings for correct playing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall length, including the handle: 660mm
Maximum width at the base: 280mm