Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)

Subject: Hurdy Gurdy for sale.
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 28 Nov 15 - 10:11 AM

Hi I know this is not a 'for sale site' so please excuse me in advance for posting this but I think it Might be of interest to some members.

for sale Guitar-bodied hurdy-gurdy after Colson. beautiful instrument. Great sound. instrument by Chris Allen & Sabina Kormylo - Luthiers. location republic of Ireland (county Kerry) . Message me for details. Thanks freespiritceol1.

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale.
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 28 Nov 15 - 10:15 AM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/196124540501614/?ref=ts&fref=ts


Above link for pics etc. Hope it works!

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale.
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 28 Nov 15 - 10:48 AM

Hi John,

These instruments are normally reasonably expensive. What sort of price are you looking for.

Trust all is well at the Top O' Coom

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale.
From: maeve
Date: 28 Nov 15 - 11:19 AM

Hi. I tried your link to see the hurdy gurdy, but FB is not allowing me to view. Here's a link to the makers' site:
http://www.hurdygurdy.org/instruments.html


Good luck to you in finding the right buyer.

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Nov 15 - 03:12 AM

Well, it might not be a "for sale site," but it's a music site - and certainly a good place to let people know about folk instruments for sale.

-Joe Offer, Mudcat Music Editor-

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 29 Nov 15 - 07:07 AM

Thanks Joe

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: GUEST,Lin
Date: 29 Nov 15 - 02:43 PM

Love the Hurdy Gurdy. Wish someone was selling it in USA.
It would cost a small (or large) :-) fortune to have an instrument like that shipped from Ireland to USA.

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 29 Nov 15 - 04:43 PM

Hi Lin I think you are probably right. We bought the gurdy in Dublin and were able to bring it down to our place in South west Ireland in the car. Don't know if I would trust it to shippers!! we were told that there are only 6 gurdys in Ireland and Marie has 2 of them.When she plays, I normally accompany her on the Northumbrian smallpipes, and they sound great together. Good luck John. not sure where you are in US but we have a great friend in Ventura California. Michael Jay who has a band called the Mighty Cash Cats. He tours with them and has even been here to play in south west Ireland. A great Guy.

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: GUEST,Lin
Date: 30 Nov 15 - 08:18 PM

To freespiritceoll:

Just wanted to ask you about your friend in Ventura. I am approximately about 3 hours from that area. Does he play all over Southern, California?
Is the Hurdy Gurdy a difficult instrument to learn to play for a complete beginner?   
I first heard the hurdy gurdy when I was in London during the 1980's and heard it being played in a folk club there. I just loved the sound of this beautiful instrument. What is the lowest price you have seen this instrument priced at? Is it risky to buy a 2nd hand one? Thanks.

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 01 Dec 15 - 09:18 AM

Hi Lin his name is Michael Jay, and the band is called the Mighty Cash Cats. He tours all over the country and internationally, Israel, France Ireland and UK. If you just google his name on facebook, you should find all the info. he is dedicated to keeping the music of Johnny Cash and June Carter alive, and also gives talks at Schools libraries etc. He is a great guy, and if you get a chance to see him, please send our best from John & Marie In Ireland. As to the gurdy, our best advice would be to try and find someone who plays one and talk to them about your options. They are a friendly bunch and will happily share info with you. Try and have a play on one if possible, before you commit yourself to the investment, as they are not cheap, and you don't want to end up with the wrong instrument. Some of the cheapest ones are more suitable for hanging on the wall rather than playing! our facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/john.corteen.1
And you will find some video of Marie playing the gurdy in some Irish sessions. Good luck and enjoy the music. All the best John

Subject: RE: Hurdy Gurdy for sale (Ireland)
From: freespiritceol1
Date: 01 Dec 15 - 09:22 AM

PS Try this ink, hope it works! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2vfi8KPwpI