Thanks Dave! Just saw this, haven't been on much lately. That is really cool info! I have to laugh at the price but hey it was pre-1900! Do you know if this Zither was considered low-end, high-end or somewhere in between for it's day? Not that it really matters - this one isn't going anywhere for a ...

Thanks guys for all the helpful info. So anxious to get started (still waiting on strings). I did get a ring so I can cross that off the list! I may contact some of you via email for other questions but will post them here too.

Thx again for the early assistance!

Thanks for the reply Ken! I hopefully have some Bergfee Greens and a ring in the works. Until then I basically just stare at it (although I do have the griffbrett strings tuned up). I also called a Luthier today who happens to live right in my town, not sure he'll want to delve into a zither but wai...

Here's the Zither

Hello all I just purchased a (very) used Franz Schwarzer concert zither at an antique store up here on Cape Cod yesterday. Pretty excited although I am quickly realizing I could have probably found one in better shape. I play a variety of instruments, know some theory but have ZERO experience with a...