Medieval symphonie This is an instrument made to my own design, based on a number of pictures from the period. It has three or four strings, two drones, and one or two chantarelles (melody strings). T…
Renaissance hurdy gurdy
Bosch hurdy gurdy This is a renaissance hurdy gurdy based on instruments in paintings by Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516). His most well known depiction of a hurdy gurdy is in his 'Garden of earthly de…
Louvet hurdy gurdy
Louvet hurdy gurdy This is a baroque guitar-shaped hurdy gurdy after Louvet 1733. The back and sides of the instrument pictured are made from alternating strips of walnut and holly. A variety of decor…