{"product_id":"hurdy-gurdy","title":"Hurdy-Gurdy","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHurdy-Gurdy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the craftsmanship of Celtic and Scandinavian medieval artisans, reimagined through intelligent 21st-century engineering, Ugears is proud to introduce the Hurdy-Gurdy—the world's first (as far as we know!) mechanical self-assembly model that is also a fully functional musical instrument. The hurdy-gurdy is a string instrument that produces sound through a hand-turned wheel rubbing against the strings, similar to how a violin bow works. Its origins trace back to 15th-century medieval Europe, where it evolved from the organistrum (a portable organ). Over time, the instrument gained popularity among traveling musicians in England, later becoming a symbol of nobility in the 17th and 18th centuries, often featuring intricate carvings and decorative inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ugears Hurdy-Gurdy has two strings: melody string – plays the tune when pressing the keys; bourdon (drone) string – produces a constant, sustained sound, adding depth to the melody. The six keys correspond to six notes, and a seventh note can be played by fully releasing the keys. The bourdon string can be tuned in unison with the melody string or adjusted to play an interval (fourth, fifth, or octave). To play, simply crank the handle with one hand to produce the drone sound, while the other hand presses the wooden keys to change the pitch of the melody string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/2164\/0247\/files\/Hurdy-Gurdy_5.png?v=1741168249\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurdy-Gurdy features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully functional musical instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo strings: melody and bourdon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix keys with rubber bands and small cranks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable string height for fine-tuning the sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic medieval-inspired design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: body, front and back decks, gears, crank, wheel, neck, tuning pegs, and more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/2164\/0247\/files\/109.jpg?v=1741168711\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY wooden musical instrument features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes sheet music (tablatures)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-laser-cut wooden parts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembles without glue or tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instructions in 11 languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree spare parts upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UGEARS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43006919835742,"sku":"70030","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6697\/1742\/files\/dfc52f7c4ea35b3afcb489a2f9741abd_770fc698-b43d-49a0-be65-ea7bbfeff9e4.png?v=1784177161","url":"https:\/\/ugearsmodels.us\/products\/hurdy-gurdy","provider":"UGEARS USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}