Those familiar with the UGears brand already know that its products are both puzzles and toys. UGears 3d puzzles for adults are real moving toys. Cars drive, horses jump, a treasure box locks with a key, and butterfly’s wings move too. However, the brand's new development is surprising and admirable at the same time. You open the box and see 292 pieces in front of you. After 6-10 hours of work, you will see the most extraordinary toy from the ugearsmodels.us collection. Not just a toy or puzzle will be born in your hands but a real Hurdy-Gurdy!

UGears mechanical models certainly haven't had such an impressive piece of imagination yet. But the brand has been shocking, surprising, and making children and adults all over the world fall in love for already 7 years. Seriously, the Hurdy Gurdy kit is something that is best experienced first-hand. Observing the work of the assembled puzzle from the side will not even come close to conveying the emotions that you will experience!

Are UGears Wooden Model Kits for Adults Only?

It is absolutely clear that puzzles are toys. But Hurdy-Gurdy is one of the 3d wooden puzzles for adults because it's hard to imagine that a child can fold this. It requires attention, perseverance, strict adherence to instructions, and a consistent collection of parts. But you can also assemble this toy with your kids. It would be a great time to spend it together. Besides, there are simpler models in the UGears collection for children. 

How Do Wooden Puzzles Make Music?

This mechanical puzzle will play like a real musical instrument. But how is it possible? The key is that it has the structure of a real barrel organ. The wheel rounds, touches the strings, and causes real music sounds. The spinning wheel and the strings are in the box with a kit. It helps Hurdy-Gurdy to become a musical instrument for real and be one of the most interesting UGears 3d puzzles.

If you still wonder how the puzzle can sound, you should know that it is a carefully crafted functional mechanical replica of a medieval organist. A real prototype was used in the model’s design; so, all the authentic mechanisms were left, and all the assembly parts have their exact place. Besides, it has.

• sturdy wooden cabinet including romantically styled front and rear decks

• all necessary gears for wheel scrolling

• neck and pegs, strings, and tangent box, which are the most important for the instrument to sound

• 6 keys spring-loaded with rubber bands

• cranks that allowed the instrument to play smoothly and cleanly without the need to significantly increase the size of the product

Hurdy-Gurdy is designed with a gear reducer. It is used to fine-tune the sound. There is one more detail in the key box for customizing the sound. There is a small lever that turns off the Bourdon string.

To start playing, get all the parts together and try to twist the handle. Use the keys to change the pitch of the strings. There are 6 keys, which means 6 notes. The seventh note is produced when all keys are free. 

What Else Can You Find in the Hurdy-Gurdy Kit?

This wooden model doesn’t need glue or toothpicks to be assembled. All you need is already in the kit. But that doesn't mean it will be easy to get the job done. The user will find a piece of rosin in addition to the main parts of the puzzle and everything necessary for assembly. It is needed to lubricate the wheel. Lubricate the wheel for a much softer and smoother sound if you want.

Practice a little, and you will soon be throwing a party with modern and medieval music. It doesn’t even require a special musical talent - only sleight of hand and a good mood.