IMG_8151.jpeg I would like to sell my Glier, circa 1936 as I am just not playing it anymore (how many zithers should one have/one need?). And more importantly I have this overriding feeling that an instrument must be played! it is a terrible sin to leave an instrument unattended for too long. One h...
I agree with Ken, Wünsche makes solidly-reliable instruments. I visited their factory the year before and enjoyed the experience. This year I bought a nice travel zither from them.
I had good success sending two of mine to Jeffrey at Rubner in Markneukirchen for repairs. I went to visit him a few years ago; he's not far from Meinel and from Wünsche Zither builders. If you're able to someday, it's a great quest to visit all three plus the city's music museum.
Sarah, Hallo!
I'm one of the other 4 California zither players. I'm located in Ventura Beach. Happy to have you join our small group of enthusiasts. Joseph can you give you resources for all accessories and studies zither.
Good luck!
KP
I know that when I visit my mom in Kauai and bring a zither with slipping pegs, they magically become tight again (although the heat and humidity also play constant havoc on keeping the instrument tuned). I keep little guitar humidifiers next to my zithers or in the case with them as precaution here...
I dont know this particular Lied, but Kako Ishihara wrote a great zither-version of Edelweiss. See if you can get her sheet-music book that inscludes the famous Japanese tunes: Falling Cherry Blossoms and Ruins in the Moonshine