Ugears mechanical wooden hurdy-gurdy – model kit






























Ugears mechanical wooden hurdy-gurdy – model kit

Fully functional mechanical musical instrument
Set the hurdy-gurdy in motion by turning the crank, play melodies with the keys, and tune precisely thanks to reduction gears. The drone string adds a characteristic, full-bodied sound.

Sophisticated wooden construction without glue
292 precisely laser-cut plywood parts fit together without glue. Decorative ornaments and visible gears make it an eye-catching display piece.

Music right after assembly
Includes rosin for the friction wheel and tablatures of well-known melodies, so you can quickly learn your first tunes, with step-by-step guidance for tuning.
This unique wooden model kit combines the fun of model building with a musical experience. Inspired by medieval art, the Ugears hurdy-gurdy features planetary gear motion, decorative ornaments, and above all real playability – set the instrument in motion by turning the crank, tune with pegs using reduction gears, and control pitch with six keys.
The kit is designed to delight both beginners and mechanical model enthusiasts. It includes rosin for the friction wheel, an illustrated manual, and tablatures of popular melodies to make your first steps easy. Thanks to quality workmanship and a well-thought-out design, you will enjoy smooth assembly and a stable, clear sound.
- Functional musical instrument made of plywood – both decorative and fully playable.
- 2 strings and 6 keys – melody and drone strings for a rich, resonant tone.
- Fine tuning with reduction gears and a lever to mute the drone.
- Easy assembly without glue, clear instructions, and included tablatures.
- Rosin for a clean, bright sound of the friction wheel.
Specifications
- Material
- Plywood, laser-cut parts
- Number of parts
- 292
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Assembly time
- 4–5 hours
- Age
- 14+
- Features
- 2 strings (melody and drone), 6 keys, fine tuning with reduction gears, option to mute the drone
- Accessories
- Rosin, illustrated manual, tablatures
- Dimensions of the assembled model
- 40 × 16.5 × 22 cm
- Package dimensions
- 37.8 × 17 × 5 cm
- Assembly method
- Without glue
- Design and production origin
- Ukraine