Description & Features:
'Moncur' is Anwyn's family name, and also a variation of 'My Heart' in French. It seems a fitting
name for such a wonderful instrument. This is a full featured hurdy gurdy with wonderful tone. It has an ample, beautiful
voice suitable for solo performance, vocal accompaniment, or jamming with other musicians. With it's full 5 octave spread, your music will
never want for sonic range.
* 6 strings– 2 melody strings & 4 drones (gut)
* trompette / chien /buzzing bridge
(the “dog”)
* Fully chromatic with 2 octave range-23 Keys
* Gut strings
* Gold plated, geared guitar style tuners are
standard for ease of tuning
* Top quality Sitka Spruce soundboard
* All hardwood construction
for best possible tone
* Traditional 'c-hole' soundholes, 'f-hole', or your choice of rosettes
* Beautifully decorated body (see above pics for inlay)
* Removeable Handle
* Our decorative 'checkerboard' wheel
(which is also removable)
* and too much more to list here
Note: Is there a feature you want but don't see here? We
probably include it even though it's not listed. Feel free to drop us an email for more specific info.
We provide a one year warrantee with all our hurdy gurdies,
but we build them to last a lifetime.