My Great Uncle's Zither
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 11:04 am
Hello Everyone!
I was wondering if anyone familiar with the zither makers, has come across info on the maker of my Great Uncle's zither. It's been very tough finding any info about this style of zither and it's maker...
I recently inherited the zither and in addition to learning how to play, I've been trying to research it's background. I never knew my Great Uncle, as I was very young when he passed. His zither subsequently bounced around my family, until I finally tracked it down and rescued it from basement storage.
Sadly, I don't know much of the zither's history, other than it being purchased in the 1930's. My Great Uncle was a very accomplished player, and traveled to German clubs throughout Ontario to play.
Other than that, it's a bit of a mystery!
*On a side note, I've restrung the instrument... the originals hadn't seen the light of day since the 80's and were completely toast!
I was wondering if anyone familiar with the zither makers, has come across info on the maker of my Great Uncle's zither. It's been very tough finding any info about this style of zither and it's maker...
I recently inherited the zither and in addition to learning how to play, I've been trying to research it's background. I never knew my Great Uncle, as I was very young when he passed. His zither subsequently bounced around my family, until I finally tracked it down and rescued it from basement storage.
Sadly, I don't know much of the zither's history, other than it being purchased in the 1930's. My Great Uncle was a very accomplished player, and traveled to German clubs throughout Ontario to play.
Other than that, it's a bit of a mystery!
*On a side note, I've restrung the instrument... the originals hadn't seen the light of day since the 80's and were completely toast!