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1. How much does a hurdy-gurdy cost?
2. Why are hurdy Gurdies so expensive?
3. Is the hurdy-gurdy hard to learn?

How much does a hurdy-gurdy cost?

Buying a new hurdy gurdy requires patience. The best makers are usually backordered, which means you'll have to wait a bit before receiving your new instrument. Plus, they're not cheap. For a good hurdy gurdy, even a basic one, you should expect to pay at least $1,000.

Why are hurdy Gurdies so expensive?

Why are hurdy gurdies so expensive? A hurdy gurdy is a complex machine, requiring heroic skill sets in both woodworking and metal working. ... Keep in mind that there are over 200 parts in a Hurdy gurdy (including over 90 moving parts). This means a building curve that is much more complex than other instruments.

Is the hurdy-gurdy hard to learn?

The hurdy-gurdy, like many other instruments is very easy to play some good sounding music on, but also provides years' worth of learning if you want to delve deeply into it. It is easier than fretted instruments to get started on because you don't have to learn to press down the strings.