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- Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:44 pm
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: Gebrüder Kirchner Concert Zither
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Gebrüder Kirchner Concert Zither
This early zither, made in Vienna by the Gebrüder Kirchner, has "F Holes" instead of the typical circular sound hole and decorative grill work on the front and back sides which serve as additional sound ports. The text inside the zither appears to read: "Gebruder Kirchner / Wien / NON...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:25 pm
- Forum: Zithers and Resources
- Topic: Metronome App
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Metronome App
Another useful app for smart phone users, by the same company that offers the "Cleartune" chromatic tuner.
http://www.bitcount.com/clockwork/
http://www.bitcount.com/clockwork/
- Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:28 pm
- Forum: Zithers and Resources
- Topic: Preissler Verlag - Zither Sheet Music
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Preissler Verlag - Zither Sheet Music
I recently came across this resource for sheet music. For those looking for zither music, Preissler Verlag has a number selections. The site is also dual language, German and English.
http://www.preissler-verlag.de/artikel/ ... ext/zither
http://www.preissler-verlag.de/artikel/ ... ext/zither
- Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:18 am
- Forum: Builders
- Topic: 3-Legged Zither Table
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3-Legged Zither Table
For those interested in building a zither table, attached is an example of a 3-legged table with sound ports to the front. The dimensions are:
Width: 20"
Length: 30"
Resonance Chamber: 4" deep
Total Height, including resonance chamber: 25"
Width: 20"
Length: 30"
Resonance Chamber: 4" deep
Total Height, including resonance chamber: 25"
- Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:58 am
- Forum: Places and Events
- Topic: Zither Play Day at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge
- Replies: 3
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Re: Zither Play Day at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge
Rudy, yes and yes. :^) Here's a front view of the table.
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:19 pm
- Forum: Places and Events
- Topic: Zither Play Day at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge
- Replies: 3
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Zither Play Day at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge
Attended the zither play day on Sunday, Oct., 16th, at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge in Warminster, PA. Six zither players were in attendance. As a starter, the group went through the pieces that will be played at Jane's upcoming seminar this Saturday. By far, "Schöffau, Napoleon: reiss aus!"...
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: Washburn Grand Concert Harp Zither - Model 55 and 56
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Washburn Grand Concert Harp Zither - Model 55 and 56
I knew that Chicago based Lyon and Healy once manufactured and distributed zithers under their Washburn label, but I didn't realize how many unique models they offered. A Lyon and Healy catalog from 1889 offers 9 zither styles to choose from. The attached pic shows their Style 55, 34-string, Grand C...
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:03 pm
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: relative body thickness, förg vs schwarzer 10883
- Replies: 1
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Re: relative body thickness, förg vs schwarzer 10883
Rudy, Sasha Radicic in St Louis offered some very interesting insights. His response follows: In general, the thickness of the top, back, etc., is a very personal decision made by the luthier. It is very fine line, whether you are going to give an appropriate balance between the two, or not . It dep...
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Zither ring "thorn"
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Zither ring "thorn"
Having accumulated several zither rings over the past few years, I've noticed that the length of the thorn (tip of the zither ring) on these seem to vary widely. See first photo and compare the thorn on the top two zither rings to that of the silver steel ring at the bottom. While wearing the silver...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:52 pm
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: Franz Schwarzer Concert Zither - Model 29
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Franz Schwarzer Concert Zither - Model 29
Mike Craven shared these photos and had a question regarding his Schwarzer zither: My Schwarzer concert zither is #10599. Are there any records that could tell me the date of manufacture? My grandmother bought it from a hobo that approached her door in Kingman, Arizona, about 1960. It sat in her clo...