Hurdy-Gurdy
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The Hurdy-Gurdy is an Instrument that Players can use to play Shanties with in Sea of Thieves.
Usage
Every Player Pirate acquires a Hurdy-Gurdy during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Hurdy-Gurdy can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Hurdy-Gurdy can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Instrument.
Hurdy-Gurdies have one Interaction, which is to play Music! Players can take out any Instrument to start playing a Sea Shanty. The Shanty will play as long as the Player holds down the button. If a player lets go of the button and holds it down again, another Shanty will play from the start. Other Player Pirates can join in on the Shanty with instruments of their own. The first Pirate to start playing a Shanty will be the lead Instrument, playing the melody of the song. Other Pirates will then play backing to the lead instrument. When the Lead Instrument player lets go of the button, they will give the lead Instrument to another Player, who will then play the melody instead. Once the previous lead player starts playing again, they will then play backing instead.
Players will start to play out of tune if they are drunk with Grog. Instruments also sound muffled if Players are using them below water.
Players can acquire the Shanty of Legends from the Mysterious Stranger once they achieve the status of Pirate Legend. With the shanty, they can use their Instruments to play the tune in front of the stairs of any Tavern to gain access to the Athena's Fortune Hideout.
Variants
All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Hurdy-Gurdy by default. Other versions are available for purchase from the Equipment Shop.
- Total Cost: 1,528,050
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| Image | Name | Source | Cost | Requires | Set | In-game description |
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Admiral Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Admiral | "Proudly strike up a rousing shanty that inspires all pirates to do the very best." |
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Aristocrat Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25
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n/a | Aristocrat | "Play a charming ditty for your high society friends... Or for your pirate scum mates." |
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Azure Ocean Crawler Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
|
  Hunter of Trophy Fish Deliver 25 Trophy Fish. |
Azure Ocean Crawler | "What better way to serenade the sea than with this epic crab-claw hurdy?" |
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Bilge Rat Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Bilge Rat | "Suffered a few minor scrapes after a lively shanty session in the tavern at Gold Sands outpost." |
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Black Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Chest | n/a
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n/a | Black Dog | "Easily the most popular choice at pirate funerals. Hopefully not played at yours." |
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Bone Crusher Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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  Scourge of Skeleton Ships Defeat 50 Skeleton Ships. |
Bone Crusher | "A skeleton hurdy-gurdy will surely play a tune loud enough to wake the dead." |
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Castaway Bilge Rat Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "Suffered a few minor scrapes after a lively shanty session in the tavern at Gold Sands outpost." |
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Ceremonial Admiral Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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 41 |
Ceremonial Admiral | "Proudly strike up a rousing shanty that inspires all pirates to do the very best." |
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Cultured Aristocrat Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
|
  The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise |
Cultured Aristocrat | "Play a charming ditty for your high society friends… Or for your pirate scum mates." |
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Dark Adventurers Hurdy-Gurdy | Athena's Fortune Shop | 961,875
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  Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. |
Dark Adventurers | "Even a jolly hurdy-gurdy can be used to intimidate others, given the right coat of paint." |
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Dawn Hunter Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
|
  Plundered Prizes Grades:
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Dawn Hunter | "For regaling your crew of fellow killers with songs of glorious hunts past." |
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Decorated Hurdy-Gurdy | Season Two | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "An inspired sailor was so taken by a view of the rising sun, they painted this instrument to remember the moment." |
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Deep Ocean Crawler Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25,650
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n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "What better way to serenade the sea than with this epic crab-claw hurdy?" |
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Eastern Winds Jade Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
|
  Generous Giving for Many Deliver 25 Generous Gifts. |
Eastern Winds Jade | "The bejewelled crank of this hurdy-gurdy is probably worth the ransom of an entire royal family." |
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Eastern Winds Sapphire Hurdy-Gurdy | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Sapphire | "The bejewelled crank of this hurdy-gurdy is probably worth the ransom of an entire royal family." |
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Fearless Bone Crusher Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25
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n/a | Fearless Bone Crusher | "A skeleton hurdy-gurdy will surely play a tune loud enough to wake the dead." |
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Forsaken Ashes Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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  Master Devil's Voyager Complete all 'Devil's Voyager' Commendations. |
Forsaken Ashes | "This heavy-duty hurdy was played by Ruby of the Forsaken Shores Alliance, before her untimely fall..." |
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Frostbite Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
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  Humble Giving for All Deliver 50 Humble Gifts. |
Frostbite | "Many a pirate has lost a frostbitten fingertip on the frozen metal keys of this instrument, but you'll be fine. Probably." |
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Frozen Horizon Hurdy-Gurdy | Pirate Emporium | 249
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n/a | Frozen Horizon | "You'll get in quite the workout trying to turn the frozen crank of this hoarfrosted hurdy-gurdy." |
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Ghost Hurdy-Gurdy | Athena's Fortune Shop | 20,250
|
 13 |
Ghost | "If you want to play a haunting melody, start with a haunted instrument!" |
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Gilded Phoenix Hurdy-Gurdy | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "The classic hurdy enjoys a gilded upgrade, to ensure that it plays the most beautiful music." |
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Glorious Sea Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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n/a | Glorious Sea Dog | "This elegant hurdy bears the colours of the Sea Dogs. Play it with pride!" |
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Golden Legendary Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Chest | n/a
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Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. |
Golden Legendary | "Play a tune for foe or friend, for Legends who sailed before year's end." |
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Grand Admiral Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Grand Admiral | "Proudly strike up a rousing shanty that inspires all pirates to do the very best." |
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Guardian Ghost Hurdy-Gurdy | Athena's Fortune Shop | 20,250
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  The Poltergeists While wearing the Ghostly Curse, play 'We Shall Sail Together' with at least one other Ghost. |
Guardian Ghost | "If you want to play a haunting melody, start with a haunted instrument!" |
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Hunter Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Hunter | "For regaling your crew of fellow killers with songs of glorious hunts past." |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of Plenty | Pirate Emporium | 249
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n/a | Festival of Plenty | "Can you reach the end of a shanty without another pirate trying to bite into this hurdy-gurdy?" |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of the Ashen Dragon | Equipment Shop | 4,000
|
  Tome of Fire II Sell the Tome of Fire II. |
Ashen Dragon | "A proud instrument that will be the envy of anyone who sees your fiery performance." |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of the Bristling Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 38,475
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  Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades:
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Bristling Barnacle | "However badly you might play, you'll always have a rapt audience of barnacles." |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of the Damned | Equipment Chest | n/a
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  Captain of Haunted Waters Legendary Commendation: Complete all commendations for 'Captains of the Damned'. |
Damned | "Even in the Sea of the Damned, an instrument like this can liven up a gloomy evening with the power of music." |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of the Silent Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 38,475
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Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades:
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The Silent Barnacle | "However badly you might play, you'll always have a rapt audience of barnacles." |
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Hurdy-Gurdy of the Wailing Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 25
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n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "However badly you might play, you'll always have a rapt audience of barnacles." |
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Imperial Sovereign Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Imperial Sovereign | "If the music you play is as beautiful as this is, you'll be a liar." |
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Inky Kraken Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25,650
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n/a | Inky Kraken | "Play a tune on your Kraken hurdy, while being reminded not to get complacent on the Sea of Thieves..." |
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Kraken Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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n/a | Kraken | "Play a tune on your Kraken hurdy, while being reminded not to get complacent on the Sea of Thieves." |
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Legendary Hurdy-Gurdy | Athena's Fortune Shop | 4,000
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Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. |
Legendary | "Ornate, finely-tuned and sturdy, this is a real pirate's hurdy-gurdy." |
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Lionfish Hurdy-Gurdy | Pirate Emporium | 249
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n/a | Lionfish | "Expect some psychedelic jams when you're rocking out with this harlequin hurdy-gurdy. Groovy." |
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Magpie's Glory Hurdy-Gurdy | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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 8x
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Legendary Spirit | "Being a skilled musician opens up many paths in life - like the one leading to the Pirate Lord's hideout." |
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Masked Renegade Hurdy-Gurdy | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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n/a | Masked Renegade | "For once, why not express your fiery passion through music rather than mayhem?" |
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Mercenary Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25
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n/a | Mercenary | "The hurdy shows off your softer side, perfect for luring people into a trap..." |
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Merchant Ambassador Hurdy-Gurdy | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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 8x
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Merchant Ambassador | "A boisterous instrument that can even drown out the sound of hungry pigs below deck." |
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Nightshine Parrot Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 25,650
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n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "A colourful instrument, best suited to uplifting shanties." |
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Ocean Crawler Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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n/a | Ocean Crawler | "What a better way to serenade the sea than with this epic crab-claw hurdy?" |
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Parrot Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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n/a | Parrot | "A colourful instrument, best suited to uplifting shanties." |
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Relic of Darkness Hurdy-Gurdy | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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 8x
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Relic of Darkness | "It is said that during the Festival of the Damned, this hurdy-gurdy has been known to wind itself..." |
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Rogue Sea Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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 41 |
Rogue Sea Dog | "Part time pirates will have abosolutely no idea what this is. You'll know better of course." |
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Royal Sovereign Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
|
 41 |
Royal Sovereign | "If the music you play is as beautiful as this is, you'll be a liar." |
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Ruffian Sea Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Ruffian Sea Dog | "Part time pirates will have abosolutely no idea what this is. You'll know better of course." |
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Sailor Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Chest | n/a
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n/a | Sailor | "It might look expensive, but don't be fooled. It's as cheap as the rest of the range." |
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Sapphire Blade Hurdy-Gurdy | Insider Programme | n/a
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n/a | Sapphire Blade | "A deliciously decadent Hurdy-Gurdy that comes laden with precious stones. Play it with care!" |
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Scorched Forsaken Ashes Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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  Hunter of the Ashen Winds Sell 25 Ashen Winds Skulls |
Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "This heavy-duty hurdy was played by Old Coop of the Forsaken Shores Alliance, before his demise…" |
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Scurvy Bilge Rat Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 8,200
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n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "Suffered a few minor scrapes after a lively shanty session in the tavern at Golden Sands outpost." |
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Sea Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Sea Dog | "Part time pirates will have abosolutely no idea what this is. You'll know better of course." |
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Seared Forsaken Ashes Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 4,000
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Hunter of the Ashen Winds Sell 25 Ashen Winds Skulls |
Seared Forsaken Ashes | "This heavy-duty hurdy was played by 'Flintlock' Bert of the Forsaken Shores Alliance, before he was betrayed by a friend." |
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Silver Blade Hurdy-Gurdy | Insider Programme | n/a
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n/a | Silver Blade | "A stunning silver instrument that's sure to inspire the spirit of exploration in your crew." |
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Sovereign Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 2,850
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n/a | Sovereign | "If the music you play is as beautiful as this is, you'll be a liar." |
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Sunshine Parrot Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
|
  Legends of the Sea II Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested. |
Sunshine Parrot | "A colourful instrument, best suited to uplifting shanties." |
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Thriving Wild Rose Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
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  Always Yours Legendary Commendation: Complete all Commendations for 'Wild Rose. |
Thriving Wild Rose | "This delicate instrument looks and sounds as elegant as Wild Rose herself." |
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Tribute Peak Hurdy-Gurdy | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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 8x
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Tribute Peak | "Once you've used this to dream up a smash-hit shanty, the coin is bound to start pouring in." |
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Triumphant Sea Dog Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 17,200
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  Musical Sea Dog Play a Shanty with 3 other pirates on the stage in the Glorious Sea Dog Tavern using a Glorious Sea Dog Instrument Note: All participants must have a Glorious Sea Dog Instrument equipped. |
Triumphant Sea Dog | "This elegant hurdy bears the mark of the Sea Dogs. Play it with pride!" |
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Twilight Hunter Hurdy-Gurdy | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Twilight Hunter | "For regaling your crew of fellow killers with songs of glorious hunts past." |
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Venomous Kraken Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 38,475
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  Legendary Kraken Hunter Defeat 10 Krakens |
Venomous Kraken | "Play a tune on your Kraken hurdy, while being reminded not to get complacent on the Sea of Thieves…" |
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Wild Rose Hurdy-Gurdy | Equipment Shop | 20
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n/a | Wild Rose | "This delicate instrument looks and sounds as elegant as Wild Rose herself." |
Trivia
- The Hurdy-Gurdy likely originated from European and Middle Eastern fiddles, and was designed to be played on the lap.
- The Hurdy-Gurdy is hand-cranked, using a rosined wheel to replace the typical bow found in fiddles and violins.
- While the Hurdy-Gurdy is considered a stringed instrument, it shares many features with other drone instruments such as the Didgeridoo and the Bagpipes. The instrument relies on a solid droning note in the backdrop, while keys pressed on other parts of the neck play additional notes.
Pirate Chat
Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Hurdy-Gurdies:
