Hurdy Gurdy Maintenance-Cotton

We cover some basic maintenance on a hurdy gurdy: all the ins & outs of cotton! What does it do, how to change it, what kind of cotton works best, and more!
Watch this video and cotton up like a pro!
Hosted by George Leverett of Altarwind Music

[@flightlessboid]

You make it look simple and straightforward, as well as pointing out all the pitfalls to watch for. Excellent demonstration.

[@hurdygurdyworld8674]

Thanks for the kind comments :)

[@markberglund2056]

Very helpful !

[@tonymodro9861]

Thanks for showing the sound when cotton goes bad... exactly what I was wondering about

[@BaranDaymaz0]

I want this ensturment

[@ThatAnnoyingGuyFrom]

I'm interested in buying an electric Hurdy Gurdy... more to use w/ elfx pedals and vocoder etc.
How hard is the flywheel on the strings and for electric Hurdy Gurdys are there flywheel materials and string materials (+ maybe lube) that can extend the life.
Like instruments I'm into cars though know next to nothing about the engineering / maintenance for both.
Like a fluoro metallic purple restomod Mazda 808/RX-3 wagon Wankel engwnined masterpiece why don't Hurdy Gurdys have more that one rotor (at least stock)?