"First, let me say that George's hurdy gurdies are absolutely fantastic. I play professionally, and am thrilled and delighted
with the instrument in every way. The instrument is very solid, and definitely up to travel. I play it on gigs 2-4 times
a day.
It is as beautiful to look at as it is solid. I get the most admiring "ohhs" and "ahhs" as I take it out of
the case.
How about the sound? Rich, beautiful, and resonant. I am continually delighted and amazed at how the instrument
seems to grow in sound each time I play it. Just last night, as I was changing the cotton on the low drone string, it suddenly
seemed to reach a new level of deep resonance. (And it sounded just great all along...)
I do a lot composing on different instruments.
I can honestly say that since getting this Hurdy Gurdy I've been inspired without a lapse in creativity. In fact, I just pick
up the instrument and it seems to just play new melodies all by itself! I think that the better the instrument, the easier it is to
create music on it, whether your own or someone else's. And as a composer, I'm more than happy with the inspiration and ease
of composing this instrument offers."
Jim Kendros, Chicago, Illinois
"I just wanted to thank you for my beautiful instrument. It arrived safely and I just love playing it. A musician friend
of mine couldn't believe how inexpensive this finely crafted instrument was. I've been breaking it in this week and it's starting
to sound awesome. I have been playing it so much that I actually woke up last night on my couch with my hurdy gurdy still
in my lap. Well I gotta go, I think I hear my hurdy gurdy calling. Keep up the great work." Mike B, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
"The gurdy arrived a couple of days ago and it is a true delight. Beautiful to look at, ravishing to hear,
exciting to play. Thank you for this wonderful instrument. I have played it for friends and I get OOOOHs and AAAAHs
when people see it or hear it. I have several other gurdies by (*various makers, names edited out*) but this one fits in perfectly.
A lovely instrument, good for both ensemble playing and solo performance. Thanks again." Rob C., Glendale,
California
"Wow! Paul loves the hurdy gurdy, so do I. Thanks so much!"
Margie Butler-Golden Bough
Modesto, California
Pictured left
is Margie Butler and Paul Espinoza of Celtic group 'Golden Bough'. George is showing them some features of their new instrument.
"Just a message to confirm that the instrument has been received yesterday morning. It is in perfect playing order. Congratulations,
it is really beautiful and plays very fine." Guillame C. (France)