The Aachener
Hurdy Gurdy is derived from a c1430 stone carving in Aachen Cathedral.
The keybox is extended to accommodate a two chromatic octave range with a
further downward extension of a minor third.
The open chanterelles are
unison A so that with the second key locked in it is a C/F instrument.
Inside the keybox the drones are D and G, the D drone having capos to play F
and G.
The trompette is A with capos for C and D.
The decorative chip
carving was chosen by the owner for its ancient mystic symbolism of the sun and
the wheel of life.
The oil finish uses methods and materials that were
common in the 15C as detailed in historic documents. |
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