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by bcolclough
Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Humidifiers
Replies: 8
Views: 18982

Humidifiers

A member on here has suggested that I share my experience with musical instrument humidifiers. I live in a climate that experiences drastic changes in humidity ever season...sometimes everyday in a season. Therefore I have become increasingly aware of the need to monitor the humidity levels in my ho...
by bcolclough
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Possible String Replacements With Classical Guitar Strings.
Replies: 8
Views: 2593

Re: Possible String Replacements With Classical Guitar Strin

I am in the same position. I have several wound strings in my case that came with the zither but I have no idea what gauges are for what note. Any direction on this would be great for when I need to change strings.
by bcolclough
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Electronic tuners
Replies: 8
Views: 1752

Re: Electronic tuners

I use a Snark clamp on tuner for all my instruments. Some of them have a switch to change from vibration to mic, in case you are turning a wind instrument. For all my stringed instruments I use these. They are inexpensive so I buy lots of them and keep the in the case of each instrument. They just c...
by bcolclough
Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Warped Zither
Replies: 1
Views: 1018

Re: Warped Zither

I am happy to report that I was able to correct the slight warp to the fretboard of my zither. I used a violin humidifier on the instrument to allow for slow humidity to re-enter the wood. As I did that I clamped the fretboard and allowed the instrument to sit for some time. During the clamping proc...
by bcolclough
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: History
Topic: Buffalo Zither Club
Replies: 1
Views: 4173

Re: Buffalo Zither Club

I live near Buffalo and go there frequently. I will have to ask some of my contacts there if they know anything about this.
by bcolclough
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Warped Zither
Replies: 1
Views: 1018

Warped Zither

I have a Zither from cica 1890's. The zither is slightly warped, especially when tuned to pitch. What is the best way to return the instrument to its proper position? Clamping while slowly adding humidity and heat? Best ways to clamp?

Thanks!
Bill