The 'Aisling CG' (concert grand)
$4,495.00

$1,000.00 Materials Deposit Due at Ordering
$3,395.00 + Shipping Due on Completion of Instrument
"I picked up my new alto / tenor Hurdy Gurdy near the redwoods this past weekend, and am so in love with this glorious instrument, such an upgrade! Many thanks to George Leverett for the amazing craftsmanship put into this magical music box.  I got to play it for the first time in a cave in the heart of a burned out ancient redwood tree and feel the resonance of the wood and earth so deeply. Such bliss <3.  Thank you once again for the amazing Hurdy Gurdy"   

​Emilio Lopez, Eugene OR
Exquisite stylings, tons of resources for the player, lighter weight, and custom designed for an Alto / tenor tuning for a deep rich sound!  The visual /aethestic of this instrument is inspired by the concert grand harp, the sound & action ready for the stage!    

​Like our 'Full Monty' model, this one has it all! The 'Aisling ' goes way beyond a traditional hurdy gurdy-it's a truly modern electric/acoustic instrument with every possible option & feature included as standard.   

Features normally offered as 'add-ons' are all included in this one. Any feature you could find on any hurdy gurdy anywhere is in here, plus a few of our own innovations!    Scroll through  our 'OPTIONS' page to see what we mean (navigation menu above); everything on there is included in this instrument as part of the package price here.
 
Incredibly dynamic, sweet, resonant, and it plays like a dream!  The soundboard bracing & construction of the staved back are all designed & tuned to enhance the sonic warmth of the instrument ; built around a sleek body with slightly longer scale length and string set pitched in the Alto / Tenor range.   Great sound, stunning workmanship, and all the resources you'll ever need!

This is a magnificent, full featured hurdy gurdy that can do it all!
 FEATURES
  • Alto Tuning! (Lower pitched)
  • 16 strings standard:
    3 chanterelles / melody strings, with a melody capo which raises them by a whole step 
    -g4
    -g3
    -c3               

    2 trompettes (a.k.a. the 'dog'/the 'chien') - 
    -'c' trompette (c4 / middle c) with 2 capos, allowing additional notes of d & e
    -'g' trompette (g3) with a capo, letting you switch it to 'a'

    3 low drones -
    -g2 , with a capo, enabling you to go up a step to a2 
    -e3 ,  with a capo, enabling you to go up a step to f3 
    -c2,  with a capo, enabling you to go up a step to d2 

    8 Sympathetic Strings
    (click here for more info on HG tuning)

    NOTE:  each string can be turned on/off independently of each other, so you have great flexibility with registers & key signatures
  • Staved  / Rounded back for maximum playing comfort & light weight
  • Full set of 6 Drone Capos
    (what is this? Click for more detailed info)
  • Capo for the melody strings-  Our own innovation which allows you to raise pitch of all melody strings by a full step without retuning.
  •  Adjustable bridges  (what is this? Click for details...)
  •  Fully  chromatic keychest
  •  Fully adjustable metal tangents and Marshall plate  (click for more info)
  •  Sitka Spruce soundboard, select Maple body
  •  Remote on / off switches standard feature (click for more info)
  •  Strap Locks
  • ​​Fretboard-built in under low drones- you can pluck your low drones for bass lines, looping, etc.  Or, you can use the wheel and play it simple cello parts on your drones.
  • Electronics package - Our 'active' electronics package! A volume control for each of the 3 bridges (like an onboard mixer!), plus a master output.
  • Abalone Inlay around soundboard
  • Exquisite Stylings!  Black body / clear soundboard with gold floral art
  • gold hardware
  •  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 contact us for more specific info.
Question:  How is this different than the standard 'Aisling' model

Answer:  The 'Aisling CG' has all the same features, plus
-a fretboard under the low drone strings
-an 'active' pickup system (instead of passive)
-abalone inlay , soundboard art, gold hardware

Question:  How is this different than the 'Full Monty' model

Answer:  Aside from the different body shape and decorative options,  the Aisling / Aisling CG comes with 3 chanterelles (melody strings) instead of four.    Keep in mind that when pressing a button, each melody string engages all the tangents, regardless of whether or not that string is turned off . This 3 string configuration hits the 'sweet spot' for optimizing sonic range, but with less resistance when pressing the buttons.