Metal Tangent $3.00 each 
Specify length 
1/2" post for chromatic keys 
7/8" post for diatonic keys 
Note: The post is coated with a rubber sleeve to enhance tone.
Post Length
NOTE ABOUT METAL TANGENTS:
When you order, please be prepared with the Serial# of your Altarwind hurdy gurdy, found on the underside of the keychest lid
(Check out the 'NEWS' section of this website for an explanation of the new policy May 31, 2020)
Replacement allen wrench 7/64" $3.00 
for wooden tangent & drone capo adjustments)
Zither wrench $14.00
(for sympathetic strings)
$14.00
Replacement handle &
knob combo $45.00 
Fits 5/16" axle (5/16-18 thread) 
Easily screws right onto the axle 
(specify Cherry or Walnut)
Wood choice
Cake of Rosin (dark) $3.00
COTTON
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Hurdy Gurdy Cotton $1.00
Long-fiber, unbleached,
​hand combed cotton.
Easy wrap for Hurdy Gurdy strings​
$1.00 per baggie (bag will last around
​6 months)
Strap Buttons $8.00
set of two , choose gold or black
Finish / Color
Teardrop shape $150.00 
Fits our "Moncur" model.    If you have a 'gurdy from another maker, here's the inside dimensions:
length: 27.5"
Widest point: 13.5"
Height: 8.5"
Trapeziod shape $99.00 
Fits our "Aquitaine" & Merry Wood models.    If you have a 'gurdy from another maker, here's the inside dimensions:
length: 27.5"
Widest point: 13.5"
Height: 8"
Hard Case $395.00
Protect your investment with this rock solid, custom built case.
Replacement Gold Tuner
$15.00 each
Color/ Finish
Drone Capo Switch $17.00 
Note to the home builder: You will need to build wooden mounts to attach these to the instrument
Guitar Strap $9.95 
Fits all our 
models, enabling you to easily stand & play your 'gurdy.
Lesson Book $19.95
NOTE: If you ordered one of our instruments, we include the book automatically!
Instrument Humidifier $11.95 
A 'must' to prevent cracking in wooden instruments!
Turn-a-gauche
Turn stubborn friction pegs with ease! Also works with Peghed tuners
​24.95

REplacement strings
Scroll down for Full Replacement Sets

Chanterelles / Melody Strings
g' / g4 / middle g - C/G tuning  
Gut .037" diameter- $19.00 each 
g / g3 / low octave 'g' - C/G tuning
​Violin 'g' string / Perlon core-  $15.00 each
High octave d / d" / d5   - G/D Tuning
Composite  .028" / .69mm  $4.00 ea
middle 'd' / d4  - G/D Tuning ​
Violin 'd' string / Perlon core- $15.00 each
d3 / low octave 'd' - G/D Tuning 
Viola 'c' string / Zyex core- $19.00 each
Trompettes
Middle c / c4 - C/G Tuning - ​
Gut .041" $19.00
Middle d / d4 - G/D Tuning -
​Gut .039" $19.00
G3 / Low octave 'G'
For the 2nd trompette on our models
Gut .057"  $31.00  
Drones
Mouche / g3
Gut .049"  $19.00
Petit Bourdon - either C3 or D3
$21.00 each
Gros Bourdon-g2 / low 'G'
$38.00 ea
Low 'E' drone / e3 
3rd Low Drone For Our 'Full Monty' model
$17.00 
Sympathetic Strings
C/G - set of 4  
​$4.00
G/D - set of four  
$4.00
Set of Eight -
​$8.00
Set of Twelve (like our 'Full Monty' model)  
​$12.00

Full Replacement string sets
Does not include Sympathetic strings

The ' Madeline' - 4 string replacement set
$80.00
Select Tuning choic
'Merry Wood' / 'Aquitaine' - ​C/G Tuning  
5 string replacement set  $106.00
'Merry Wood' / 'Aquitaine' - ​G/D Tuning  
5 string replacement set  $100.00
'Moncur' - C/G tuning
6 string replacement set $125.00
'Moncur' - G/d tuning
6 string replacement set $120.00
'Full Monty' String set $155.00