Development

first instruments

the first instruments are made in the parental workshop

first draft of the Alto

basis for the concept of the drafts with consideration of the principles of harmonic proportions

tangents

Development of the adjustable brass/steel tangents in order to improve adjustability.

Now standard with most hurdy-gurdy makers.

wheel material

first attempts with several synthetics of a wheel which is easy to clean and maintain.

For a long time the ‚so called secret‘ behind the voluminous sound-image of Weichselbaumer

rosin

formula for liquid rosin.

Allows the use of the wheel in both directions

pick-up

change from Piezo-technology to high-quality microphones

adjustable axle

height-adjustable axis in collaboration with Valentin Clastrier.

Allows the adjustment of the pressure on the string up to pizzicato.

3D adjustable bridge

the height of the bridge as well as the angle of inclination (intonation) are precisely adjustable

wheel newly invented

revolutionary development

the cotton-free wheel simplifies playing and maintenance considerably

keys modified

Thanks to a specially developed process the ebony keys become impervious to moisture.

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