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by Phill05
Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: restoring a concert zither
Replies: 7
Views: 2207

Re: restoring a concert zither

Thank you, Over here in the UK we have "scotchbrite pads" they are less aggressive to give a finer finish I was thinking of getting some to try, or even hand scrape over if they did not work well. I have a full set of strings from Dr Zither I must say a very good service from Bill 4 days f...
by Phill05
Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: restoring a concert zither
Replies: 7
Views: 2207

Re: restoring a concert zither

Thanks guy's You advise is most welcome, looks like I have 7 holes that need a veneer insert nothing to bad, my concern is I am going to have to take a finish off the top under the strings it looks like some time it has had a coat of laquer and it has plenty of bits in it, I did not see it at first ...
by Phill05
Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: restoring a concert zither
Replies: 7
Views: 2207

restoring a concert zither

Hello, This is my first post and my first musical restoration, the project is a Joh Hornsteiner zither it looks in good condition no cracks anywhere it needs a good clean and repolish, and all the strings needed replaceing and a full set has been obtained from Bill Kolb. Taking off the old strings a...