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- Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:33 pm
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: Gebr. Gunzelmann Metal Frame Zither
- Replies: 1
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Gebr. Gunzelmann Metal Frame Zither
Finally got this back from being restored. I think it's from the 1870's (?), Nürnburg. The metal frame is quite unique. It sounds wonderful. There was an issue with the zero fret, so it was replaced with a bone nut, and the bridge that holds the string pins in place was rebuilt. I'm really loving it...
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:37 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Munich VS Vienna
- Replies: 3
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Re: Munich VS Vienna
Munich it is! Many thanks.
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Munich VS Vienna
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2783
Munich VS Vienna
Hello! I need to get a new set of strings for my zither (I don't play at all yet..) Should I get Munich or Vienna? I really really like the playing of Anton Karas and believe he used Vienna tuning, but I can't seem to find any method books for the Vienna tuning. Do you know of any, or should I just ...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Listening recommendations?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 24314
Re: Listening recommendations?
This is great! Thanks all for these recommendations. I've only had a chance to check out Tom's so far (which I'm enjoying. That Bach is 👌), but I'm looking forward to digging into all of this! Don and Tom, what towns in CT do you live in? I'm located in the pioneer valley in western MA, but I grew u...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:12 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: String material
- Replies: 3
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String material
Hello, I recently purchased a beautiful old zither, which is currently being repaired (will send pics when I get it back!). When I purchased it, it was quite beat up, out of tune, etc. I seem to remember that all the strings were steel, similar to the type used on a guitar. Are zither strings exclus...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:07 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Listening recommendations?
- Replies: 21
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Listening recommendations?
Hi all, I was hoping you'd be able to give me some recommendations for listening. I'm just starting out on the zither, and am hooked on the playing of Anton Karas and Ruth Welcome. Is there anything in this vein that you could recommend, I'm also interested in hearing some more traditional playing. ...