Construction links

Several hurdy gurdy enthusiasts have taken the time to document their knowledge of constructing this unique instrument. A wide variety of methods and material can be used to build one. Although these variations obtain different end results, all will create a working instrument we can recognize to be a hurdy gurdy.

This page serves to compile web links to sites related to hurdy gurdy construction.

DIY basic-build construction links

 * How to build a hurdy gurdy for under $20


 * How to make a Hurdy Gurdy from a guitar


 * Making a medieval symphonia (in French)

Scratch-built, professional-quality construction links

 * Helmut Gotschy's luteback build documentation


 * Jon Hall's construction diary of his Mike Gilpin luteback build

Glyn Edmonds has documented two luteback builds:
 * Glyn Edmonds's project log for his 1st luteback build


 * Glyn Edmonds's project log for his 2nd luteback build

Graeme McCormack has documented several different builds:
 * Henri 3 Renaissance Hurdy Gurdy project log


 * Jiri model luteback project log


 * George model recycled guitar project log


 * Sinfonye project log

Nicholas Nourse has documented two of his hurdy gurdy builds:
 * Bosch model hurdy gurdy project based upon Marcello Bono drawings


 * Marchand 1775 hurdy gurdy project

Documented, kit-based construction links

 * Jasper McCormack's triangular gurdy project log