This podcast was released at April 26th, 2021 at 11:31 PM Eastern Time Zone, as the Moon is perfectly Full. (For show notes and podcast audio, scroll down, down, down…) Video – https://youtu.be/AUflwMHl6jE Claire Dugue on Hurdy Gurdy Building and Exoskeletons – HGCS2E5 Featured Music “Folhas Cintilantes” from Matthias Loibner “Ouvrez la Porte “ F.Paris & G.Chabenat “Longa Farhafsa” played by German Diaz and Pascal Lefeuvre. Topics Covered How did you first learn about Hurdy Gurdy? How did you learn to build Hurdy Gurdies? What made you decided to start building? How long have you been building? How do you approach building? Were you inspired by any particular builders? Do all the hurdy gurdy makers in the UK hang out? Who needs more trompettes? What model hurdy gurdy does Claire Dugue offer? What’s the deal with the exoskeleton on the Gurdies? What special electronics can go into a Dugue Hurdy Gurdy? What’s the best part of being a Hurdy Gurdy builder? What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn to build a hurdy gurdy? What was the hardest part about learning to build a hurdy gurdy? What are some general maintenance tips and strategies you recommend for keeping gurdies sounding good. What machinery is needed to build a good hurdy gurdy? What is the best kind of luthier to take your hurdy gurdy to for repairs, if you don’t have access to a hurdy gurdy luthier? How much does humidity effect a hurdy gurdy? For more information about Claire’s work please visit: https://www.claire-dugue.com/#home