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by DonHurd
Sun May 31, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!

Hi, Alice! Thanks for writing! Sorry to report that we haven't zither grouped for a couple of years--couldn't get any committed learners, and have gone on to other projects. But, since you've brought it up, now, I'll see if I can get any summer zither fun organized. (I could use a new project!) Will...
by DonHurd
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

Re: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair

Hi, Rudy! Happy New Year! Thanks for writing. I've never gotten that ivory/bone/plastic key replaced, mostly because I never use the low C string! I would certainly have it repaired before a performance, though, because of my four zithers, that one has the biggest pretty tone. I've been, mostly, a v...
by DonHurd
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

Re: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair

Hi, Brian! Thanks for your reply! I tried doing the same thing; the first pin I tried it on it got stuck on tight! (It is still stuck!) One of the above responses to my problem mentioned that a Schwartzer zither also had oblong pins. Soon thereafter, a Schwartzer zither was listed on ebay that inclu...
by DonHurd
Fri May 04, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!

Hi, Rudy! I certainly hope to get to Milwaukee for the National conference. I wasn't able to attend Peoria this year. I haven't spend much time at the zither, lately--too many other concerts and students. I'm playing a piano recital for a local music club on Monday, and singing as a bass soloist in ...
by DonHurd
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: The latest news from Cincinnati & Don:
Replies: 0
Views: 2405

The latest news from Cincinnati & Don:

The music-performing business, here, has been profitable of late, so I haven't had much zither practice--just the correct amount to keep it daily in hand. But several zither-related events have to be reported! I bought yet ANOTHER zither on ebay--a Schwarzer (my #3,) with oblong tunng pins and a KEY...
by DonHurd
Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

Re: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair

Greetings, all! Sorry to be keeping you in suspense; I need to locate a micrometer to measure the oblong pins. That particular zither does not have a manufacturer name, only the New York store from which it was purchased. While my Haselwanter is a fancier design, the New Yorker has a huge tone. Is t...
by DonHurd
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

Re: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair

Good morning, Rudy! Since the broken key is on the C fretboard, I've just been ignoring it. It is flat, but o.k. Daily practice is a good thing, and my playing is progressing. I'm working on having a bigger tone than "just happens" in the accompaniment and bass strings. And familiarity wit...
by DonHurd
Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Update from Cincinnati/zither repair
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

Update from Cincinnati/zither repair

Greetings! I've got all my string problems worked out. When putting on new replacement strings, they appeared to be of the same winding as the F alt that I didn't think would tune up high enough. With the new strings successfully installed, with the help of a YouTube how-to video, I was brave enough...
by DonHurd
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!

Hello, Rudy! Thank you for writing! I do have the Darr book, and various tuning charts, all of which are very helpful. I didn't want to change any strings until I was certain that what is on the zither now is, indeed, incorrect. (That copper wound F alt is not going to make it if I try to get it tha...
by DonHurd
Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither group forming in Cincinnati!
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Zither group forming in Cincinnati!

It all started with my wanting some variety in the accompaniment for the Kolping Saengerchor, here in Cincinnati. I bought a zither on ebay, and started watching YouTube to see how it's played. Well, the advice about not buying a zither without a tuning device is good: my zither #1 has oblong tuning...