We wrote about Dennis Havlena back in 2005 and I thought it was time for an update. The instruments are still great, but now we have video of a lot of them being played. Check out the collection of homemade instruments by Dennis Havlena
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I ran across this gentlemen myself in 2005, and got a copy of his plans CD of. The hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes are awesome. I hope to make the time to try the hurdy-gurdy out (I might actually be able to play it) Definitely check it!
HI
Just to say that my webpage of making simple musical instruments is now at a new home:
http://www.DennisHavlena.com
Thanks!
Dennis Havlena
Anyone try to make the Tamboura on Dennis’ site? I would like to make this out of cheaper and more readily available guitar strings. Thinking about modifying the design to be a 3′ neck instead.
Or I could get some strings here:
http://www.harpkit.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=bulk
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