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KNYS INSTRUMENTS



A small hurdy-gurdy manufactory located in Gorlice, southeast Poland, founded by Radoslaw Malisz, who is the brain behind the design and the final execution of the instruments. We strive to create highest-quality products at affordable prices. From carefully selected materials, our small group is creating hurdy-gurdies with great attention to detail and to the sound the instruments will produce, constantly improving our creations and working on finding even better solutions.

Catnip B

Perfect for beginners

The resonance box and the tangent chest are made of plywood. Why? It is easy to process and widely available, which results in a short production time, and thus a low price. In addition, it is highly resistant to humidity changes. The key factor is the possibility of laser cutting, which allows for high precision and obtaining a tight and repeatable fit of the keys. Remaining parts are made of mahogany, sycamore and spruce.

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Specification:

  • Scale - 400mm, 24 keys, two octaves
  • Melodic strings - C4, G3
  • Drones - G2, C3
  • Trompettes - G3, C4 (chien)
  • Tuners - mechanical, guitar type
  • 3-point belt mount
  • Tangents - adjustable, stainless steel / brass - PH1 screwdriver
  • Adjustable bridge - no tool required
  • Adjustable drone bridges - 3mm allen key
  • Adjustable scale length - 3mm allen key

Set contains: Instrument, gig bag, strap and 3mm allen key.

Price: 1300 USD

If you want to know more about this model, or sign up to waitlist, feel free to contact us.

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Catnip P

For more experienced players

Made out of quality materials, equipped with four capos and three piezo pickups. The design is the same as in the B model, the difference is in the materials used, finish and the multitude of additional options.

Specification:

  • Wood - Spruce, Padouk (or Walnut), Sycamore
  • Scale - 400mm, 24 keys, two octaves
  • Melodic strings - C4, G4
  • Drones - C2, G2
  • Trompettes -C4, G3
  • Tangents- adjustable, stainless steel / brass
  • Tuners - mechanical, guitar type - GOTOH SG381-07
  • Capos on each trompette and drone string
  • Second key capo (second key lock - last photo)
  • Built-in three-channel electronics - each pair of strings has a separate piezo
    pickup, this allows you to record the signal from each pickup on a separate track.
  • Finish - shellac / oil

Set contains: Instrument, cables, gig bag, allen keys and spare tangents.

Price: 2500 USD

If you want to know more about this model, or sign up to waitlist, feel free to contact us.

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Contact

RADOSŁAW MALISZ

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KNYS.INSTRUMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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+48 791 156 279

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