UGears Hurdy-Gurdy | 3D Wooden Mechanical Puzzles | STEM Building & Engineering Kits
2018 Family Choice Awards Winner!
Ready to challenge yourself with a whole new element of model building? With the clever construction of the UGears Hurdy-Gurdy musical instrument model kit, you can take music-making into your own hands. Puzzle through 292 interlocking pieces to create your masterpiece. This DIY hurdy-gurdy instrument can be a challenge for even experienced constructors, allowing for hours of creative engineering followed by an inventive musical experience.
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First invented in medieval times, the hurdy-gurdy is a violin-like instrument that uses a crank and keys to produce a continuous sound. It is thought to be the first mechanical musical instrument. Evidence of hurdy-gurdy elements has been found as early as the 10th century.
The UGears Hurdy Gurdy comes as a kit with everything needed for assembly. No glue is required — simply remove the pre-cut pieces from their plywood sheets and click them together. The finished instrument is both functional and beautiful, with visible gears working the bow and keys.
Recommended for ages 14+, assembly time is approximately 4–5 hours. UGears offers free replacement parts in the rare case that a piece breaks during assembly.
Specifications:
Size: 15.7 × 8.7 × 6.5 in
Package size: 14.9 × 6.7 × 2.0 in
Number of parts: 292
Level: Intermediate
Assembly time: 4–5 hours
Recommended age: 14+
Kit weight: 3.06 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears
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2018 Family Choice Awards Winner!
Ready to challenge yourself with a whole new element of model building? With the clever construction of the UGears Hurdy-Gurdy musical instrument model kit, you can take music-making into your own hands. Puzzle through 292 interlocking pieces to create your masterpiece. This DIY hurdy-gurdy instrument can be a challenge for even experienced constructors, allowing for hours of creative engineering followed by an inventive musical experience.
+ Read More
First invented in medieval times, the hurdy-gurdy is a violin-like instrument that uses a crank and keys to produce a continuous sound. It is thought to be the first mechanical musical instrument. Evidence of hurdy-gurdy elements has been found as early as the 10th century.
The UGears Hurdy Gurdy comes as a kit with everything needed for assembly. No glue is required — simply remove the pre-cut pieces from their plywood sheets and click them together. The finished instrument is both functional and beautiful, with visible gears working the bow and keys.
Recommended for ages 14+, assembly time is approximately 4–5 hours. UGears offers free replacement parts in the rare case that a piece breaks during assembly.
Specifications:
Size: 15.7 × 8.7 × 6.5 in
Package size: 14.9 × 6.7 × 2.0 in
Number of parts: 292
Level: Intermediate
Assembly time: 4–5 hours
Recommended age: 14+
Kit weight: 3.06 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears
