is that a three-legged zither table??

rudy mueller

The notebook "Leichte Stückl für zwei Zither - und andere volksmusik instrumente" (easy pieces for two zithers..and other volksmusic instruments) is a delightful start to developing an ear for the music of those around you. the pieces range from the quintessential "staad, staad" ...

it was desired to compare the dimensions of schwarzer #10883 to those of a Förg, expecially the resonance cavity. zither schwarzer, sn 10883 förg internal cavity thickness, mm 32 20 external thickness, mm 37 26 the thickness of the internal cavity of the schwarzer is approximately 60% greater than t...

the attachment (hope it comes through) is of the latest built here. the dimensions are (depth x width x height ) 19.5 x 31 x 23.5 inches, or 50 x 78.5 x 60 cm the frame is 1/4 inch (6 mm) oak, and the top is 1/8 inch (3 mm) oak veneer plywood. legs are common oak bannister spindles. weight is approx...

is that a "mini-arion" on the lower left?? wow.

rudy mueller

thanks dave for posting this.

a lot was going on in munich in 1923. is that a "shiner" on my dad's right eye? hmmm.

rudy mueller

frühschoppen konzert at 0900!!! on a Sunday!!! talk about dedication.

and that a lot of music on the frühschoppen menu.

Rudy Mueller

the adornment on the perfecta "a" contrasts to the lack of inlay on another schwarzer serial #10883 (could possibly be 10863) which i have nick-named "boomer". photo attached.

the square inserts are virtually identical to the unsigned table we received from "tante ella", who had lived in the st louis area for many years.

this table is in florida at the moment, and will end up with cousin hans mueller and wife peggy, probably this fall.

rudy mueller

notice the guitar player on the right. his instrument is in a lap position, similar to that in the photo or zitherist rudolf mueller and unknown guitarist guitar (munich 1923, interesting times) shared with dave earlier.

rudy mueller