Oh wow CWS, that is quite a collection of instruments, the odd and not so odd. Have to say the hurdy-gurdy has fascinated me for years but sadly only seen it on TV.
Making instruments is a very special craft, dulcimers to violins and bagpipes, your men folk have a great talent. Mr MS’s late father made violins. We have a collection of instruments here too from recorders to a century old English made violin and a double bass and clarinet. Sadly neither Mr MS or I(who met playing in an orchestra) play our instruments now, life has become far too busy. 🙁
