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       Kraków, Poland

     Since 2018

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    Meet the musicians who play MM Hurdy-Gurdies.

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    Reviews

    • David Zima gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "MM Electric Custom"
      I currently own three hurdy-gurdies made by MM Hurdy Gurdy and can only highly recommend them. I have also visited their workshop in Krakow, and every visit has been a very pleasant experience. I use their instruments for both studio recordings and live performances with my band Tempus. They are reliable instruments that I can always count on.
    • Adrianna Zborowska gave a rating of: 5
      MM Hurdy Gurdy Fully Custom
      A very high-quality, fully custom-made instrument with beautiful sound and excellent reliability ;) Highly recommended to everyone!
      Adrianna
    • Sergio González Prats gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Trigo"
      Although Trigo is meant to be a beginner's instrument, I have been using it to travel across the world. Almost nothing changed in terms of adjustment. It's rock-solid in terms of mechanics and very high quality. The sound is resonant and full of harmonics. It is also very compact and light-weight hurdy-gurdy: you can fit it anywhere, in an airplane, in a bus. If you want to get started in the world of hurdy-gurdy, this is a great option!
      Sergio González Prats zdjęcie z Trigo
    • Achim gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Aplo Black"
      I really love the instrument and am very happy that I bought it. It looks gorgeous, sounds great and holds up really well (I bike to my lessons every other week and also took it on a one week road trip in the trunk of a car). Also my teacher said it's a good instrument that will keep me happy for the next couple of years. I can fully recommend the Aplo.
    • Tin Town gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Saphona"
      Excellent service from MM Hurdy Gurdys, and the delivery was spot on. My Saphona is my go-to instrument for creating, composing, and performing live. I highly recommend it!
    • M Hunter gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Trigo"
      An excellent, bright and full-bodied tone in a highly transportable and beautifully finished instrument backed up with amazing customer service from Ancestore.
    • Michal G. gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Aplo Black"
      Great value for money! Solid sound, solid construction, and an eye-pleasing design. I only wish I had made my purchase decision sooner. I decided to collect my hurdy-gurdy in person, which gave me the opportunity to meet Michalina and Piotr and see their workshop. It was a great experience, and they are truly wonderful people! :) Best regards from the Far North!
    • Sabrina gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Saphona"
      This is my first hurdy-gurdy, but I've also had the opportunity to play instruments made by other luthiers. I absolutely love the full, lush sound that flows from this instrument. It is deep and warm, partly thanks to the choice of cedar and rosewood, but above all to the beautiful craftsmanship of the MM team. I cannot recommend this instrument highly enough!
    • Mark gave a rating of: 5
      Hurdy Gurdy "Trigo"
      Love my Trigo. It has a lively resonant body that quickly responds to changes in pitch. It moves with the tune. You feel it in your hands arms, core and ears. The tone is full bodied. The trompette rips. It plays and sounds big, It is throaty and conveys emotion, which is hard for me to get out my other gurdies. Never fails to make me smile. This thing rips. Construction is solid and clean.

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      Are any hurdy-gurdies available for immediate purchase, or is there a waiting period for a new instrument?

      Our hurdy-gurdies are made to order and are not usually available for immediate purchase. The estimated waiting time is 6–7 months for Trigo and Aplo, around 15 months for Saphona and MM Electric Custom, and 15 months or longer for Fully Custom instruments, depending on the configuration. As all instruments are handmade, these timelines are approximate and may vary.

      How does the payment process work? How much is the deposit, and when is the remaining balance due?

      The deposit ranges from 10% to 50% of the instrument's price, depending on the model. It is paid when placing your order and secures your place in our production queue, allowing us to begin working on your instrument. The remaining balance is due once your hurdy-gurdy is finished and ready to be shipped

      Will I need to pay any customs duties or import taxes when my hurdy-gurdy is delivered?

      If you're ordering from outside the EU, customs duties and local taxes may apply when your hurdy-gurdy arrives. We ship on a DAP (Delivered at Place) basis, which means that any such charges are the responsibility of the customer. The amount depends on the destination country and its local regulations, so we're unfortunately unable to estimate these costs in advance. We recommend checking with your local customs authority to get an idea of any potential charges before placing your order.

      Is it possible to make changes to my order after it has been placed?

      Yes. In most cases you can make changes to your order after placing it, depending on what you would like to change. We can usually accommodate modifications up to around 5 months before the estimated completion date. Some details, such as the tuning or number of capos, can often be changed even closer to the completion date. If you have something you'd like to change, just contact us at shop@ancestore.eu. We'll be happy to discuss the possibilities and let you know what can still be adjusted for your instrument.
      Michalina Malisz z lirą Aplo w studiou nagraniowym
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