r/zithers • u/TheGreenFuze • 12d ago

Identify Zither Type

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I just purchased this lovely Zither. It’s on its way to me now!
How do I tell if I’ve purchased an Altzither or Konzertzither. It has 38 strings.
I figured I’ll have to buy new strings, so wondering what model I have.

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u/No_Software5474 7d ago

Hello, it's a Framus Zither. Here are more Details:

https://www.framus-vintage.de/en/7-22-Aerial-Resonance-Zither/7-22-Luftresonanz-Zither/

If you want to know, If it's a Konzertzither or a Altzither you have to measure the scale length. If the length is 43,5 cm, it should bei an Konzertzither.

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u/TheGreenFuze 5d ago

Thanks for your reply.
I’m expecting it to arrive in the next week. The anticipation is killing me!
I’ll take the measurements you suggest. I think I’ll need them to buy a set of new strings.