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- Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:36 pm
- Forum: Zithers and Resources
- Topic: Tuning Pegs - Wrench for Rectangular Shape
- Replies: 1
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Tuning Pegs - Wrench for Rectangular Shape
Hello! I'm working on restoring an heirloom zither; it's about 140 years old, and the tuning pegs for the accompaniment strings are all rectangular, about 5mm by 3mm. I am having absolutely no luck finding a tuning wrench that's anything other than square. Does anyone happen to have recommendations?...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:51 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: Melody string tuners
- Replies: 11
- Views: 29436
Re: Melody string tuners
Thank you! I've also seen people use key oil (like for clarinets)...I've ordered some of that to try as well.
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: best method for self instruction?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15128
Re: best method for self instruction?
Thank you for this helpful rundown!!
Where can I find A. Kabatek's work?
Where can I find A. Kabatek's work?
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:57 am
- Forum: Zithers and Resources
- Topic: Zither Supply Store online
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10191
Zither Supply Store online
Hello! I came across this while doing Zither research; it's a German music store, but if one has a google translate browser extension it's easy enough to view and shop from. They have a large selection of sheet music, as well as strings, Zither rings, etc. Haven't ordered from them yet, but thought ...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:14 am
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: Melody string tuners
- Replies: 11
- Views: 29436
Re: Melody string tuners
Hello! I'm facing a similar problem with my zither. What did you use to oil the mechanism?
- Rory Bolton
- Rory Bolton
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:11 am
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: Heirloom Zither Repair - Tuning Pegs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6664
Re: Heirloom Zither Repair - Tuning Pegs
Vielen dank!!!
I will do as you suggested, and keep this space posted with any updates. If I can't find a replacement, I'm going to attempt making a replacement peg button with some walnut I have lying around.
I will do as you suggested, and keep this space posted with any updates. If I can't find a replacement, I'm going to attempt making a replacement peg button with some walnut I have lying around.
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:15 am
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: Heirloom Zither Repair - Tuning Pegs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6664
Heirloom Zither Repair - Tuning Pegs
Hello! I'm a newbie looking to use an heirloom Zither passed down from my first Swiss Immigrant relative in the 19th century. It's in very good condition overall, but there are one or two issues that, while fixable, I would like some guidance on. Both issues concern the tuning pegs on the melody str...