I saw Jaap's own model at the weekend - fully agree with everything you say. It is small and compact, but very loud for its size and great tone and responsive trompette. As you say, ideal for anyone wanting an affordable instrument, or as a travel instrument where you don't want to risk taking a traditional instrument out and about. Really a great evolution of the original nerdy-gurdy.
I’ve been really interested in this myself. I found out they actually released the files for free so if you’re someone like me who owns a laser cutter and 3D printer you can make it yourself for VERY little cost. I just need the time to actually do it.
I play melodeon, banjo, mandolin, whistle etc. and all sorts of folk tunes. This is the first instrument that has actually excited me in over 7 years. I would be looking to purchase one. There is nothing that I do not like. The balance is good, there are no dead notes, there is the right balance of drone... everything is just right. Thank you for sharing this!
I want to dive in head first into hurdy gurdys. Being in the states, particularly where I live I couldn't find an acceptable starting instrument. Either too poor quality or too expensive. This, this may work. Honestly still worried about getting on though
The first melody is "an Dro", C. Nùñez, my daughter's working on it, on a bombards. She will make her first concert with him within a few weeks. I'm so proud of her. She's only 11. I'm actually working on a chifonie based on the nerdy gurdy and R. Mandel's Symphonia. In a few days, I will accompany her. I'm thankful for all the tips you give us.
My dad would love this. He plays the accordion (his is a keyed accordion) so the multitasking of providing power with the left hand, and playing with the right would be much more natural than starting from scratch.
Just got myself a banjo and planning yo learn it for my first instrument but the hurdy gurdy has held my fascination for years. I'm glad investing in this can be cheaper instead of belting out a couple grand for a traditional gurdy. Thanks for sharing this!
I've always was interested in gurdies, especially when I got into medieval reinactmemt, just never knew where or how to pursue it. Love your channel, makes me believe if I can learn guitar (as I did in high school) I can learn this
Man! I had just decided that the kit would probably be too much of a test of my patience. Here in New Zealand, importing anything over NZ$1,000 involves a lot of red tape. The assembled kit crosses that barrier, but this looks like it just squeaks under, so I'm very excited.
God damn, what a great time for me to suddenly have an interest in getting into hurdy gurdies. It was tough for me to not give in and buy a HGSI on Etsy, but I’m glad I waited
That's SUPER exciting, yea! Thanks for showing us what's in the box! :) When I saw the prototype I assumed it would be another kit, but finished instruments, just for 200 quid more than their kit? That should solve all those "I want one, but I can't craft" issues. Sure, it's a 1/1/1, and only 19 keys, but that's enough for people to figure out whether they want to invest more and/or learn the instrument.
i saw this video a few days ago, and a few days later i ordered my first hurdy gurdy basic 4 string kit ever. i look forward to losing myself in the hurdy gurdy world. :)
The Algorithm brought me here. (because of all of the other hurdy gurdy videos I listen to...not completely random). No idea who this fella is, but he's endearing to watch, and I enjoyed this video very much! Also, even though he's Spanish, his behaviours, manner of speaking, and bearing makes me think that he should be a guest in the What We Do in the Shadows series... like.. there should be a Spanish vampire dude who shows up with his "nerdy" (airquotes... because hurdy gurdies are awesome) hurdy gurdy, and hangs out with the regular gang, and they do whatever they do in the shadows.... It would be cool. Thanks! : )
Great video! I built up the previous version myself using a local laser cutting business and saved even more. I think I spent a total of ~$200 US. This version sounds even better. The main flaw with the previous design is that the tolerances for laser cutting are not usually good enough to make the wheel so it ends up out of round and applying uneven pressure to the strings. Can you comment on the roundness of the wheel in the new version? Was that improved somehow? I ended up having an acetal wheel made on a lathe by a local machinist and it was a massive improvement over the laser cut wheel + edge banding.
Yeah, I would say to those who get the laser cut wheel if you have the means true it up on a lathe or band it with a strip of maple (and trued up on a lathe) or find someone who can. My first hg 35 years ago was a Camac kit (French) and the wheel was plywood with no band and though the wheel was perfectly round the ply face could never be totally polished. But,... it was okay for a starter hg and a great learning experience (but, don't get me started on the brass keys, brass keyslot plates and plastic tangents!)...
@@hurdygurdyguy1 I've built a couple of hurdy gurdies with no lathe. The wheels were two pieces of solid wood glued cross grain that I got as round as I could on my drill press. I then glued a band of wood around it and trued it up on the finished instrument by turning the crank and holding a chisel against it, in essence turning the hurdy gurdy into a lathe. Worked perfectly well.
thanks so much for reviewing this product! i have a little bit of musical background and have been in love with the hurdy gurdy for ages but it's so expensive! i likely still wont be able to afford this model itself, but i saw that the files for their 4 string version are available for free. i don't own a laser cutter or a 3d printer, but i know local shops that do that i could use. thanks for all your tutorials, too!
Question- I'm in the process of making a hurry gurdy but am looking for guidance for the spacing for the keyboard ports. I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find a good guide on the spacing. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it.
@markroberts6322 the only answer is practice, both hands have to achieve a good level of disassociation, think of drums, piano or organ, every limb is equally important
Mine sounds dreadful compared to yours. What have you done to make it so good? The tangents on mine are not smooth and light like yours and get stuck, but I find the minute I get one string in tune and add the next to the wheel the first starts squealing. I am trying so hard to get it to sound good. I have created their latest Linotte which does not seem to have a way to mute one string while you tune the next. Anyway, any tips would be greatly appreciated. Love your work and your playing❤
Most of the things you mention are adjustment, once you master adjustment and understand it’s basic principles, things will be great 😊 I suggest get the desterm book or get some adjusting lessons online, you can book with me here if interested www.sergiogonzalez.eu
Hi! I know very little about hurdy-gurdies, but I am interested in purchasing a Nerdy Gurdy, so I'm sorry if my question is stupid. I was wondering if it's possible to give a NG a "heftier" sound, as in less like a violin and more like bagpipes?
I'm a little surprised how good it sounds. I don't have the space for it now but I've always wanted to get into woodworking and luthier work in particular. I looked up the nerdy gurdy and the plans they have on the website seem like pretty good ones.
Muchas gracias por la demostracion! The first time I ever heard a Hurdy Gurdy was watching a street performer named Ethan James. I was totally blown away by the power volume of the instrument. I ended up purchased his CD on the spot! He was a very kind maestro and liked talking about the instrument. I play guitar and bass, so really enjoyed the private lecture. It was a real treat and honor. Thank you for sharing! Great performance and discussion. Bravo!👏Saludos desde San Francisco, California, USA. Un abrazo, Sergio!!
Hi, very nice video and very well playing. I am happy to watch this because I am building one of Japp's kits for a friend in Sweden. It was a bit of a chance to take, not knowing the quality of the finished instrument, but this ensures me that I can do it. I am building one of his Nyckel-harps too but the Nerdy Gurdy has to come first as we are invited to midsummer party and I want to bring the new instrument if I can finish it in time. I live in Denmark. I agree with you about the extreme good quality of the kit parts. Cheers, JohnnyH-DK
Have you tried the APLO Hurdy Gurdy? I want to play fiddle (violin) tunes, but arthritis prevents me from holding a bow for long periods. So the Hurdy Gurdy is my only hope. I need a big bodied sound, and the ability to use a 1/4" cable for amplification or recording to DAW
Considering the price, I might have to pick one up if they're available in the US at some point. I don't know if they are, and I didn't see any info on that.
Great! I've been interesting in buying a herdy-gerdy for some time now...but 1st: I'm on a tight budget, and 2nd: you never really know whether an instrument 'is for you', until you're tried it (And you don't really want to spend 1000€+ just to try it!). I've played the guitar and base for somewhere around 35 years now, and as far as I've understood the fact that you can play another instrument really helps - to learn the herdy-gerdy (as well as other instruments...but this is 'the one' that I'm interested in). 600€ is still not 'little money', for me at least...but at least it's 'doable' with some saving....and great to hear someone knowledgeable on herdies endorsing this model. It might not be esthetical pleasing...but, as it's functioning as it should - I'm sure it will provide a nice introduction to the instrument. And that's what I'm after in the end. (I own 3 quite expensive guitars...and, well - you don't really NEED 3 'high-end' models of the same instrument after all - so, if the herdy-gerdy turns out to be 'my thing'..I could always sell one of my guitars to invest in a 'better', more esthetically pleasing herdy!). So - thanks a lot for your review! And cheers from Sweden!
Ahorraré para comprarme la mía el año que viene, suena muy bien y es asombroso que sea algo que puedan imprimir y que uno mismo pueda armar, quiero empezar en el mundo de la zanfona ya que es un instrumento que me enamoró desde la primera vez que lo vi, pero me da algo de pena que no pueda aprenderlo a tocar como me ha pasado con otros instrumentos, pero creo que esto es perfecto para que pueda probarlo, muchas gracias por tu video Sergio! Un saludo desde México
Hi Sergio, As always, thank you for your videos which are always very clear and comprehensive. It seems that with this new version of the Nerdy Gurdy they have managed to make it even more basic and with a much better sound than the previous one. I have tried to build one of the old model, but have not yet managed to make it sound decently, without it looking like an old dying cat ... This seems to be very inspired by the TPV, and is attracting me a lot ... But in your opinion is it better to consider this new nerdy, for a beginner, or invest a little more and consider an aplo (yes, I know they are two completely different instruments, but after the "disappointment" of the old nerdy, I have a little fear of these "kits")?
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thank you Sergio! Sorry, you said that in the video too, I missed it. I think I'll probably go for this one, in the meantime trying to get the one I've already assembled to sound decently. Thanks again!
I literally just asked if you had ever reviewed the Nerdy Gurdy like.... Yesterday. And today, you put up this video. 🤔 *Insert twilight zone theme music*
Could you also show and test a nerdy gurdy V6.3 kit in one of your next videos, i would like to hear you opinion on it. I´m thinking to buy one because i would like to have some more strings like we had in a workshop i attended to in Bad Homburg germany. THX
Great video. Ive always wanted a hurdy gurdy, but just cant justify the money/effort for something that will probably never be my main instrument (which is bouzouki). I may have missed you saying it, but how much are they intending to sell this for? They dont have a price on their website yet.
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats I think I may try doing one of their home-build hurdy gurdys. If I do I may ask you for some advice if that is ok? Keep up the good work with the channel.
So my parents and I were looking into a beginner one for me. While I’m likely not gonna go for that one…I still have a question. They seem adamant on bringing up these ones that show up as, on average, $80 USD. I’m trying to tell them that it’s most likely plastic and/or fake, or maybe even 3D printed or something. What are they when they are that low? At first, that one did look like it was in that range, but then you said 600 euros. Which is about $625 USD. I’m heading for a $1200 one or so as my first. While that one sounds decent, it’s more of a psychological reason behind wanting to get one that sounds better. Getting one that just sounds decent and not amazing would drill it in my brain that they don’t sound good and then just not want to pursue it any farther. I really want to. I need the first impression to be really good. The main question is, what’s the deal with those ones that are supposedly under $100 USD. Feel free to comment on the rest, it would be appreciated, thanks.
The nerdy gurdy is basically the cheapeast real usable hurdy gurdy. No real exceptions. Either go for the kit and build it, or spend the extra to get one of these.
Hey brother. I like it , bit high pitched for me, but it is a good little hurdy. I bought a fairy gurdy with trompette and after some slight modification and a lot of tweaks I've dialed into a really lovely sound , so I put a pick up on her and plugged her in , tweaked and sounds gorgeous now, I went from a vlabel which I sort of got to a good sound but she rattled on the keyboard and I couldn't stop that , saving up for a MM now , absolutely hooked , it's all I want to do !. Keep on crankin crankers, one ❤
No instrument brings me more joy and mystery than the hurdy gurdy. I am a maker of many things, a lot of them 3D printed. I am saving to buy a laser cutter to build my own nurdy gurdy.
Hello there, kind hearted sir, May I ask you where you bought the EXACT SAME Nerdy Gurdy you have in this Video, please? :D :D :D Thanks for uploading this wonderful and beautiful RUclips video, you are GREATLY APPPRECIATED!!!!! XD :D :)
DIBS! Sounds great. high register not too squeaky, looks amazing for a beginner, I'd agree. How long does it take for someone to build on of these kits tho? I wonder if i should just get that now that i am comparing the prices. Naw, I will just buy this to start so I can play right away. I was looking at the Nerdy site to try to order it already haha. Cool colors too!
@@flamingomtn well there is a nerdy gurdy kit tho -- which is what i was referring to. Is the kit version not as good sounding? I assume this is the unreleased BASIC by nerdy gurdy.
Great video and I'm a new subscriber but what was the name of this company I'm glad I found an adorable place to get one and they I'm sure does repairs wich is good
Hola Sergio me gustaría conseguir una zanfoña como la que Tocas en el video pues yo soy zurdo y quiero iniciarme en este melodioso instrumento. Me gustaría que me dijeras donde comprarla gracias un saludo
just wondering are there any hurdy gurdys made for left handed people only asking cause i have notice that it seems like a lot are right handed with the way it sits in the lap and where you can get left handed ones
Most left handed people play a right handed gurdy, you might want to try out an instrument to see if it works for you, or that you really need a left handed version. Some makers build them on special request.
This topic always ends up with a lot of debate, mostly boiling down to two groups: 1) right-handed players telling left-handed people that they will actually have an advantage in playing; 2) left-handed non-players telling the right-handed players that they are wrong and ableist. What I have yet to hear is from any left-handed players who have tried both and can speak from knowledge about this subject. I would be very interested in hearing from someone like that because I suspect that on HG there is no intrinsic advantage to either handedness, but I could be wrong. By the way, I've heard of two ways of making left-handed instruments. The first is to make a mirror-image instrument. The second, which I've only seen once, is to keep the keyboard layout with the wheel on the player’s right, but to move the tuners to the tail end and run the crank out the left end on a longer shaft. That seems very complicated to me, but would preserve the note arrangement as being like on a piano with the lower notes on the left. If you happen to play keyboard instruments, I would imaging that a mirror-image instrument would actually be a big liability because the scale would go in the “wrong” direction. A lot of muscle memory actually carries over quite well from piano and I cannot imagine giving that up. A piano player can sit down and pick out tunes quite well on a standard HG within just a few minutes, but would be utterly at sea with a mirrored instrument.
I saw Jaap's own model at the weekend - fully agree with everything you say. It is small and compact, but very loud for its size and great tone and responsive trompette. As you say, ideal for anyone wanting an affordable instrument, or as a travel instrument where you don't want to risk taking a traditional instrument out and about. Really a great evolution of the original nerdy-gurdy.
Totally!
I’ve been really interested in this myself. I found out they actually released the files for free so if you’re someone like me who owns a laser cutter and 3D printer you can make it yourself for VERY little cost. I just need the time to actually do it.
Do you know where to get the plans?
@@Jmanboat it's on nerdy gurdy webside under "community"-> "open source community"
@@Jmanboatnerdy gurdy website I think
I play melodeon, banjo, mandolin, whistle etc. and all sorts of folk tunes. This is the first instrument that has actually excited me in over 7 years. I would be looking to purchase one. There is nothing that I do not like. The balance is good, there are no dead notes, there is the right balance of drone... everything is just right. Thank you for sharing this!
I want to dive in head first into hurdy gurdys. Being in the states, particularly where I live I couldn't find an acceptable starting instrument. Either too poor quality or too expensive. This, this may work. Honestly still worried about getting on though
Check my FAQ video and maybe also join the hurdy gurdy community on facebook, this gurdy is quite nice to start with
The first melody is "an Dro", C. Nùñez, my daughter's working on it, on a bombards. She will make her first concert with him within a few weeks. I'm so proud of her. She's only 11.
I'm actually working on a chifonie based on the nerdy gurdy and R. Mandel's Symphonia. In a few days, I will accompany her.
I'm thankful for all the tips you give us.
St Patrick An Dro is the full name of the first tune.
My dad would love this. He plays the accordion (his is a keyed accordion) so the multitasking of providing power with the left hand, and playing with the right would be much more natural than starting from scratch.
Just got myself a banjo and planning yo learn it for my first instrument but the hurdy gurdy has held my fascination for years. I'm glad investing in this can be cheaper instead of belting out a couple grand for a traditional gurdy. Thanks for sharing this!
I've always was interested in gurdies, especially when I got into medieval reinactmemt, just never knew where or how to pursue it. Love your channel, makes me believe if I can learn guitar (as I did in high school) I can learn this
Man! I had just decided that the kit would probably be too much of a test of my patience. Here in New Zealand, importing anything over NZ$1,000 involves a lot of red tape. The assembled kit crosses that barrier, but this looks like it just squeaks under, so I'm very excited.
Very nice, it's what the community needs!
100%!
God damn, what a great time for me to suddenly have an interest in getting into hurdy gurdies. It was tough for me to not give in and buy a HGSI on Etsy, but I’m glad I waited
That's SUPER exciting, yea! Thanks for showing us what's in the box! :)
When I saw the prototype I assumed it would be another kit, but finished instruments, just for 200 quid more than their kit? That should solve all those "I want one, but I can't craft" issues. Sure, it's a 1/1/1, and only 19 keys, but that's enough for people to figure out whether they want to invest more and/or learn the instrument.
Exactly plus VAT and stuff but still a very good price!
Mother Of The Dragons!!! * _________ *
Santa, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE! 😭😭😭
🤠 This new Nerdy Gurdy would make "this kid" truly happy! Well done! 🤟
agreed sergio, a real revolution, terrific value and of huge use to a beginner
i saw this video a few days ago, and a few days later i ordered my first hurdy gurdy basic 4 string kit ever. i look forward to losing myself in the hurdy gurdy world. :)
That’s awesome!!!
The Algorithm brought me here. (because of all of the other hurdy gurdy videos I listen to...not completely random). No idea who this fella is, but he's endearing to watch, and I enjoyed this video very much! Also, even though he's Spanish, his behaviours, manner of speaking, and bearing makes me think that he should be a guest in the What We Do in the Shadows series... like.. there should be a Spanish vampire dude who shows up with his "nerdy" (airquotes... because hurdy gurdies are awesome) hurdy gurdy, and hangs out with the regular gang, and they do whatever they do in the shadows.... It would be cool. Thanks! : )
I know, right?! (Since Romania is also a Latin-Romance country, and vampire stronghold, you're def onto something...haha!)
You speak excellent English. I'm proud of you.
VERY GOOD! I AM FROM BRAZIL AND WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE.
HOW CAN I GET IT?
Great video! I built up the previous version myself using a local laser cutting business and saved even more. I think I spent a total of ~$200 US. This version sounds even better. The main flaw with the previous design is that the tolerances for laser cutting are not usually good enough to make the wheel so it ends up out of round and applying uneven pressure to the strings. Can you comment on the roundness of the wheel in the new version? Was that improved somehow?
I ended up having an acetal wheel made on a lathe by a local machinist and it was a massive improvement over the laser cut wheel + edge banding.
Yes, this one comes already built so the wheel is perfectly round :)
Yeah, I would say to those who get the laser cut wheel if you have the means true it up on a lathe or band it with a strip of maple (and trued up on a lathe) or find someone who can. My first hg 35 years ago was a Camac kit (French) and the wheel was plywood with no band and though the wheel was perfectly round the ply face could never be totally polished. But,... it was okay for a starter hg and a great learning experience (but, don't get me started on the brass keys, brass keyslot plates and plastic tangents!)...
@@hurdygurdyguy1 I've built a couple of hurdy gurdies with no lathe. The wheels were two pieces of solid wood glued cross grain that I got as round as I could on my drill press. I then glued a band of wood around it and trued it up on the finished instrument by turning the crank and holding a chisel against it, in essence turning the hurdy gurdy into a lathe. Worked perfectly well.
im so glad this is a thing now. I've been wanting to get one for years!!!
i love lower octave instruments and something like this a bit lower and bassier would be such an amazing purchase
I was one of the lucky 10 who managed to snag one on the first of this month. Can't wait for it to get here so I can start cranking.
Amazing! Congratulations
This is a great video review, and I love how well you can play on it. It sounds a lot better than I was expecting.
thanks so much for reviewing this product! i have a little bit of musical background and have been in love with the hurdy gurdy for ages but it's so expensive! i likely still wont be able to afford this model itself, but i saw that the files for their 4 string version are available for free. i don't own a laser cutter or a 3d printer, but i know local shops that do that i could use. thanks for all your tutorials, too!
I've been saving for a hurdy gurdy and this video made my day!
Where do I buy one
Thank you amigo! Ive been waiting to find one I can afford that you endorse because of your attention to quality. Muchos gracias!!
I have 6+ months of waiting to go before I get my VR-60 from Sedo! Still halfway tempted to get one of these to have for travel. Awesome!
Very good choice :) !
Maybe yes now I can afford to purchase my first Hurdy Gurdy🙏
Question- I'm in the process of making a hurry gurdy but am looking for guidance for the spacing for the keyboard ports. I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find a good guide on the spacing. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it.
The key spacing depends on the scale length that you want :)!
Thank you, Sergio, for displaying a LEFT-HANDED model! Do you still recommend the Nerdy Gurdy Basic or upgraded Basic 4 in 2024?
It’s a mirrored video, I won’t recommend left handed instruments, yes but you also have the Linotte
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thank you. I struggle with keeping rhythm using my right hand. I'm extremely left dominant. Any suggestions?
@markroberts6322 the only answer is practice, both hands have to achieve a good level of disassociation, think of drums, piano or organ, every limb is equally important
Gracias por el video. Donde puedo comprar este instrumento?
Why in the world did RUclips serve me this?
Because it's cool as hell.
It is!
Is there a link to a website for this ?
Mine sounds dreadful compared to yours. What have you done to make it so good? The tangents on mine are not smooth and light like yours and get stuck, but I find the minute I get one string in tune and add the next to the wheel the first starts squealing. I am trying so hard to get it to sound good. I have created their latest Linotte which does not seem to have a way to mute one string while you tune the next. Anyway, any tips would be greatly appreciated. Love your work and your playing❤
Most of the things you mention are adjustment, once you master adjustment and understand it’s basic principles, things will be great 😊
I suggest get the desterm book or get some adjusting lessons online, you can book with me here if interested
www.sergiogonzalez.eu
Hi! I know very little about hurdy-gurdies, but I am interested in purchasing a Nerdy Gurdy, so I'm sorry if my question is stupid. I was wondering if it's possible to give a NG a "heftier" sound, as in less like a violin and more like bagpipes?
Hello Nica, not sure if know what you mean, you can mimic bagpipes using bagpipe ornaments and using more drones at once
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thank you very much for your answer :)
Black Sails introduced me to this instrument. Now I want one!
I'm a little surprised how good it sounds. I don't have the space for it now but I've always wanted to get into woodworking and luthier work in particular. I looked up the nerdy gurdy and the plans they have on the website seem like pretty good ones.
Muchas gracias por la demostracion! The first time I ever heard a Hurdy Gurdy was watching a street performer named Ethan James. I was totally blown away by the power volume of the instrument. I ended up purchased his CD on the spot! He was a very kind maestro and liked talking about the instrument. I play guitar and bass, so really enjoyed the private lecture. It was a real treat and honor. Thank you for sharing! Great performance and discussion. Bravo!👏Saludos desde San Francisco, California, USA. Un abrazo, Sergio!!
Hi, very nice video and very well playing. I am happy to watch this because I am building one of Japp's kits for a friend in Sweden. It was a bit of a chance to take, not knowing the quality of the finished instrument, but this ensures me that I can do it. I am building one of his Nyckel-harps too but the Nerdy Gurdy has to come first as we are invited to midsummer party and I want to bring the new instrument if I can finish it in time. I live in Denmark. I agree with you about the extreme good quality of the kit parts.
Cheers, JohnnyH-DK
Good luck with the build you will enjoy it for sure
A friend of mine is selling one, i might have to buy it! It has a beautiful case too.
Have you tried the APLO Hurdy Gurdy?
I want to play fiddle (violin) tunes, but arthritis prevents me from holding a bow for long periods.
So the Hurdy Gurdy is my only hope.
I need a big bodied sound, and the ability to use a 1/4" cable for amplification or recording to DAW
Is it left-handed or does it appear to be because of your video setting?
The video is mirrored
I like more how this version sounds rather than the previous one. It's fantastic :P
yes it's very cool!
Thank you for this info because im looking to get a hurdy gurdy
Considering the price, I might have to pick one up if they're available in the US at some point. I don't know if they are, and I didn't see any info on that.
The Nerdy Gurdy Basic is available from the Netherlands, a few go up for sale every 1st of the month around noon CET.
Where do I purchase this ? I tried to type in the links but it keeps saying that the link Dosent work ?_?
Wouldn't the exposed wheel pose a problem while transporting though?
nope ;)
Great video, Sergio! 😊 I can't wait to try one. 🤤
Great! I've been interesting in buying a herdy-gerdy for some time now...but 1st: I'm on a tight budget, and 2nd: you never really know whether an instrument 'is for you', until you're tried it (And you don't really want to spend 1000€+ just to try it!).
I've played the guitar and base for somewhere around 35 years now, and as far as I've understood the fact that you can play another instrument really helps - to learn the herdy-gerdy (as well as other instruments...but this is 'the one' that I'm interested in).
600€ is still not 'little money', for me at least...but at least it's 'doable' with some saving....and great to hear someone knowledgeable on herdies endorsing this model. It might not be esthetical pleasing...but, as it's functioning as it should - I'm sure it will provide a nice introduction to the instrument. And that's what I'm after in the end. (I own 3 quite expensive guitars...and, well - you don't really NEED 3 'high-end' models of the same instrument after all - so, if the herdy-gerdy turns out to be 'my thing'..I could always sell one of my guitars to invest in a 'better', more esthetically pleasing herdy!).
So - thanks a lot for your review!
And cheers from Sweden!
Cool, get a nerdy gurdy and if you decide it’s not for you or end up wanting something more high end just sell it
Hurdy gurdy :)
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thanks for your reply!
I've been having a difficult time playing guitar since my knuckles got messed up on my left hand, so this might be a great option!
Where is this model available? Thank you for your informative review
1 dec on nerdy gurdy website
for a beginning player is it difficult to get a good sound from the turning crank?
If your adjustment is ok no
How much and where can I get one?
Merry Christmas from South Africa! Great video, just popped a mail off to Jaap, will hit you up for lessons in the New Year :-) Thank you!
can you write the name of that microphone in the description, please? I can't hear what you're calling it in the video. Thanks!
Ahorraré para comprarme la mía el año que viene, suena muy bien y es asombroso que sea algo que puedan imprimir y que uno mismo pueda armar, quiero empezar en el mundo de la zanfona ya que es un instrumento que me enamoró desde la primera vez que lo vi, pero me da algo de pena que no pueda aprenderlo a tocar como me ha pasado con otros instrumentos, pero creo que esto es perfecto para que pueda probarlo, muchas gracias por tu video Sergio! Un saludo desde México
i don't know if its the camera or are you left handed
It’s the camera
I fell in love with this instrument the minute I heard it. How can I get an affordable hurdy gurdy?
Check nerdy gurdy website
Hi. It looks very cool! I did not hear you mention any names on sellers of these premade nerdy gurdies. How can i buy a premade one? 🙏 Regards Simon
The instruments are available from www.nerdygurdy.nl/, every month a small batch will be available.
But what is it the company called?
Nerdy gurdy
Where do you get it?😊
Hi Sergio,
As always, thank you for your videos which are always very clear and comprehensive.
It seems that with this new version of the Nerdy Gurdy they have managed to make it even more basic and with a much better sound than the previous one.
I have tried to build one of the old model, but have not yet managed to make it sound decently, without it looking like an old dying cat ...
This seems to be very inspired by the TPV, and is attracting me a lot ...
But in your opinion is it better to consider this new nerdy, for a beginner, or invest a little more and consider an aplo (yes, I know they are two completely different instruments, but after the "disappointment" of the old nerdy, I have a little fear of these "kits")?
Hello Emanuele, this nerdy is not a Kit, they will sell it assambled, although if you can go for the Aplo, I think it's a better option
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thank you Sergio! Sorry, you said that in the video too, I missed it. I think I'll probably go for this one, in the meantime trying to get the one I've already assembled to sound decently. Thanks again!
Very nice! Excellent for a beginner, or if you want to take it traveling instead of a more expensive instrument...
do they ship to the U.S. and how much would it be to get it shipped out here
I literally just asked if you had ever reviewed the Nerdy Gurdy like.... Yesterday. And today, you put up this video. 🤔 *Insert twilight zone theme music*
Hahahah totally
that website has shut down. where else can we buy that hurdy gurdy? i want one soooo bad :(
Could you also show and test a nerdy gurdy V6.3 kit in one of your next videos, i would like to hear you opinion on it. I´m thinking to buy one because i would like to have some more strings like we had in a workshop i attended to in Bad Homburg germany. THX
I have not found this model on their webshop, is it coming soon? Or is it on request?
1 jan
How would I go about learning the basics of music like reading sheet music and all that like I'm a very beginner
Have you tried the v.6 nerdy gurdy?
Am thinking of picking up something to get started with and wondering how the 2 compare
The new one is better but both work good to start
I have one, but it's one of the galloping gurdies ones. I need to learn how to intonate it. Quite difficult!
Sadly Galloping gurdies are quite unplayable :/
Amazing ,i feel inspired . Thank you so much!
Thank you for your words :)
great video, where did you buy this from?
It's a review unit, they will launch 1JAN on the nerdy gurdy webpage
Great video. Ive always wanted a hurdy gurdy, but just cant justify the money/effort for something that will probably never be my main instrument (which is bouzouki). I may have missed you saying it, but how much are they intending to sell this for? They dont have a price on their website yet.
Yes you missed it in the video :P around 600+tax they've told me
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thanks!
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats I think I may try doing one of their home-build hurdy gurdys. If I do I may ask you for some advice if that is ok? Keep up the good work with the channel.
If you go for the kit, there's a fantastic facebook group for advice "nerdy gurdy builders"
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Ahh, great. Thanks for the info. Haha, I am torn - may just buy one of the new Nerdy Gerdy's when they are released.
ohh ohh, where do I buy one of these?! Is there a link?
Nerdy Gurdy webpage 1 of december
ahh, so they go on sale then. Do you know how much they will be?
@@magicfrog7831 I think htye'll be priced at 600 euros, but I'm not sure if that includes shipping/taxes etc.
So my parents and I were looking into a beginner one for me. While I’m likely not gonna go for that one…I still have a question.
They seem adamant on bringing up these ones that show up as, on average, $80 USD. I’m trying to tell them that it’s most likely plastic and/or fake, or maybe even 3D printed or something. What are they when they are that low?
At first, that one did look like it was in that range, but then you said 600 euros. Which is about $625 USD.
I’m heading for a $1200 one or so as my first. While that one sounds decent, it’s more of a psychological reason behind wanting to get one that sounds better. Getting one that just sounds decent and not amazing would drill it in my brain that they don’t sound good and then just not want to pursue it any farther. I really want to. I need the first impression to be really good.
The main question is, what’s the deal with those ones that are supposedly under $100 USD. Feel free to comment on the rest, it would be appreciated, thanks.
The ones under $100 are just toy models, not real instruments. They usually come with just fishing line for the strings.
The nerdy gurdy is basically the cheapeast real usable hurdy gurdy. No real exceptions. Either go for the kit and build it, or spend the extra to get one of these.
Wow! That's pretty darn neat. Thanks for this!
What's not to love? It's fantastic!
Hey brother. I like it , bit high pitched for me, but it is a good little hurdy. I bought a fairy gurdy with trompette and after some slight modification and a lot of tweaks I've dialed into a really lovely sound , so I put a pick up on her and plugged her in , tweaked and sounds gorgeous now, I went from a vlabel which I sort of got to a good sound but she rattled on the keyboard and I couldn't stop that , saving up for a MM now , absolutely hooked , it's all I want to do !. Keep on crankin crankers, one ❤
Keep on cranking
Is there a way to make one with a lower tone?
Wish to see how you will react on new model of Nerdy gurdy
Looking forward to test it
Good day from Switzerland! Can you please let me know the name of the tune you use as intro/ outro? Thank you!
La Sansonette
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats Thank you!
Learn to make one, that’s what I’m doin it’s so much fun
Wow your really talented that sounds amazing
This video is super helpful thanks, depending on the shipping I will get myself one tomorrow when they launch😊
Awesome, check the web often I know they are ready to put the first batch of 10
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats thanks, I will.😊
Did I miss something ? where did he say, where it can be purchased ?
www.nerdygurdy.nl/product/ng-basic/
Every first of the month around noon CET a few instruments will go on sale.You need to be quick.
Have you had the chance to try out a DigiGurdy? The one by John Dingley I mean, not the Midi Gurdy.
yes I have to make a vid about it
So is this model not made anymore? Was on website and they're only showing the version 6 with 3 melody and 3 drones
This is a new model will be released 1st of JAN
No instrument brings me more joy and mystery than the hurdy gurdy. I am a maker of many things, a lot of them 3D printed. I am saving to buy a laser cutter to build my own nurdy gurdy.
Check your local makerspace, you’d need at least a 60-80W co2 laser
Hola, como podria comprar uno? Soy de Uruguay! Gracias
En su web
I don't see a link for the instrument. Maybe you could post it here.
Please Google the name of the model
Hello there, kind hearted sir, May I ask you where you bought the EXACT SAME Nerdy Gurdy you have in this Video, please? :D :D :D Thanks for uploading this wonderful and beautiful RUclips video, you are GREATLY APPPRECIATED!!!!! XD :D :)
DIBS!
Sounds great. high register not too squeaky, looks amazing for a beginner, I'd agree. How long does it take for someone to build on of these kits tho? I wonder if i should just get that now that i am comparing the prices. Naw, I will just buy this to start so I can play right away. I was looking at the Nerdy site to try to order it already haha. Cool colors too!
This isn't a kit. It's a fully-built instrument.
@@flamingomtn well there is a nerdy gurdy kit tho -- which is what i was referring to.
Is the kit version not as good sounding?
I assume this is the unreleased BASIC by nerdy gurdy.
@@ryancarter6876 The kit version does not sound as good or as loud as this newer model.
What are the songs you play and where do I find the sheet music
Hi Sergio, are you still selling HG straps?
Disregard this message Sergio I saw you answered me on the other thread, thank you.
Great video and I'm a new subscriber but what was the name of this company I'm glad I found an adorable place to get one and they I'm sure does repairs wich is good
it's nerdy gurdy :)
@@Sergio.GonzalezPrats okay
This is beautiful!
Hola Sergio me gustaría conseguir una zanfoña como la que Tocas en el video pues yo soy zurdo y quiero iniciarme en este melodioso instrumento. Me gustaría que me dijeras donde comprarla gracias un saludo
Nerdygurdy.nl
Muchas gracias
It sounds like a proper Hurdy Gurdy being listen to, through a transistor radio.
just wondering are there any hurdy gurdys made for left handed people only asking cause i have notice that it seems like a lot are right handed with the way it sits in the lap and where you can get left handed ones
Most left handed people play a right handed gurdy, you might want to try out an instrument to see if it works for you, or that you really need a left handed version.
Some makers build them on special request.
This topic always ends up with a lot of debate, mostly boiling down to two groups: 1) right-handed players telling left-handed people that they will actually have an advantage in playing; 2) left-handed non-players telling the right-handed players that they are wrong and ableist. What I have yet to hear is from any left-handed players who have tried both and can speak from knowledge about this subject. I would be very interested in hearing from someone like that because I suspect that on HG there is no intrinsic advantage to either handedness, but I could be wrong.
By the way, I've heard of two ways of making left-handed instruments. The first is to make a mirror-image instrument. The second, which I've only seen once, is to keep the keyboard layout with the wheel on the player’s right, but to move the tuners to the tail end and run the crank out the left end on a longer shaft. That seems very complicated to me, but would preserve the note arrangement as being like on a piano with the lower notes on the left.
If you happen to play keyboard instruments, I would imaging that a mirror-image instrument would actually be a big liability because the scale would go in the “wrong” direction. A lot of muscle memory actually carries over quite well from piano and I cannot imagine giving that up. A piano player can sit down and pick out tunes quite well on a standard HG within just a few minutes, but would be utterly at sea with a mirrored instrument.