Restoration
Old and tired instruments restored to play.
From soundbox to a singing gurdy
For players, students, folk groups and anyone with a gurdy worth keeping.
Free quote
On-site visit
Clear pricing
Personal service
Why us
Why choose us
Built by hand
We build, string and set up by hand and by ear, giving each gurdy proper attention.
Good materials
We work with good tonewood you can see and feel, chosen to sing and to last.
Restore with care
In restoration we keep as much of the original instrument as we sensibly can.
For players and folk groups
For players, students, folk groups and anyone with a gurdy worth keeping.
Set up to sing
We true and dress the wheel and set the keys so the instrument sings and plays in tune.
Frequently asked questions
Can you restore an old gurdy?
Often, yes. We restore old and tired instruments to play, keeping as much of the original as we sensibly can. We will assess it and advise.
Can you dress and true the wheel?
Yes. We true, dress and rosin the wheel so it runs smooth and the strings sing.
Can you set up the keys?
Yes. We set up and adjust the keys and tangents so the instrument plays in tune across the row.
Who we are
About us
We work by hand and by ear. Making the soundbox and keybox, truing and dressing the wheel, setting the keys and strings, step by step, listening. It is exacting, patient work, and that is where the difference lies.
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In the workshop
Our services
New wheel fiddles, set-up, wheel dressing and restoration: see our work.
Keys & set-up
So the instrument plays in tune across the row.
New wheel fiddles
Made to play evenly and to last.
Wheel & dressing
So the wheel runs smooth and the strings sing.
Repair
Careful work so a gurdy plays reliably again.
For players & folk groups
Building, set-up and restoration for players and folk groups.
Wheel not running smooth? Ask about dressing.
Write to us
Contact
Not sure what your gurdy needs? Tell us about it and we will advise honestly.
- AddressHigh Street 2, NW20 8AA London
- Phone+44 7679 303 634
- Emailinfo@chienhurdygurdies.pro
- Opening hoursMon-Fri: 8am-7pm, Sat: 9am-1pm