Ultra-detailed realistic photograph of a custom built hurdy gurdy instrument.Body shape inspired by a classical guitar but significantly thicker and deeper, reinforced wooden construction, heavy and robust appearance.Body depth clearly visible, approximately 50% thicker than a standard classical guitar.Traditional European hurdy gurdy design principles.Short neck in authentic hurdy gurdy style, not a guitar neck.Flat headstock with lateral wooden tuning pegs (violin-style peg arrangement), no modern guitar headstock.27 wooden keys arranged in a raised rectangular keyboard box, traditional gurdy key layout, ivory-colored key tops.Six melody strings aligned over the wheel and controlled by the keys.Four drone strings positioned parallel to the melody strings.Four trumpet strings with visible buzzing bridge mechanism (chien).Large internal wooden wheel partially visible through a subtle sound hole or wheel window.External wooden crank mounted on the right side of the body.Traditional wooden bridges and tailpiece.Reinforced internal bracing structure.Designed to be played seated on the lap.High-gloss piano black lacquer finish, reflective surface, elegant but brutal medieval aesthetic.No modern electronics, no pickups, fully acoustic instrument.Realistic wood grain under lacquer.Neutral studio background, soft controlled lighting, sharp focus, high realism, professional product photography.