Hey Hey Hey ! 2 Concert Zithers For A Bandonion

[ScottLutePlayer]

I have in my possesion 2 lovely Concert Zithers I would love to trade for a Bandoneon (42-44 Bisonoric) as well as a Hayden system Concertina or Anglo Concertina or Bandonika or just a lovely Bandoneon. If you don't know what a Concert Zither is, they are a flat harp like instrument with a fret board, it is all tuned in 5ths, they are difficult to learn but very rewarding.

 

They have a 7 octave range and can cover most Concert harp music, and most other classical and folk music. If you want to know what they sound like then listen to the Harry Lime theme, Trumpton or watch the 5th man.

 

I am a professional player looking for something different, as my advanced technique in Theorbo makes it difficult to change over so readily to the Concert Zither. It is very hard to find genuine good ones, and I have been through many. They come with a tutor, recordings and Zither Journals (In German) but they have good references and pictures. And a variety of Zither rings, as they are very expensive to have them made.

 

Zither Descriptions.

 

1st) is a full size 38 string professional Concert Zither with a good set of strings. It is probably 40 to 60 years old but is in good condition for its age. All it needs is a new bass string. It is hand made by a Munich professional maker Johannes Seith. It is in a modern style with no repairs. It has a lovely deep brown stain with the usual nice fittings. This will play all pieces easy and virtuosic, it has good projection. Very, very nice.

 

 

2nd) is an Early style full size concert zither with 32 strings like the older style, but it was made in the 1920's, they tend to have a sweeter sound than the larger ones. It is scuffed and scruffy, old looking and nameless, however it is a nice sounding instrument that was owned by the secretary of the Zither Society in Germany. It is quality without the makeup. This will take a student up to around grade 5-6, whereas the professional should can be used for diploma and virtuoso pieces. This one has a new set of strings which cost me almost £100 from Germany, still in the pack.

 

I am trading them as a pair because, a player needs good instruments to take them up to a higher level, and I thought this would cut out all the hunting and disappointments associated with first and second instruments that look good but don't sound good, or with concealed repairs. The smaller 32 string is an excellent place to start for finger dexterity and the sweeter sound, the larger 38 modern concert Zither is louder, more robust, and able to cover every repertoire.

 

If you study German Button accordion or avarion/Tyroler Concertina music these will complement your repertoire, they are a rewarding life long dedication, I will miss.

 

I will pay for all Postage, packaging and insurance within the UK. Both sides.

 

Give me an e-mail if you have anything interesting, I will try to find the photos I have somewhere, or at least try to find my webcam. If you want to see Concert Zithers then please View makers such as Spohn or Peter Munseer.

 

Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon, sorry for any spelling mistakes.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Scott Dunstan Esq.

 

BAMus L. R. A. M.

 

Ethnomusicologist

 

scott.lute@blueyonder.co.uk

 

01142 210805

[ScottLutePlayer]

I would just like to add that if you just have a working bandonion, that can be learned on quite easily then please contact me over the trade of the Concert Zithers. I dont want anyone to think that I am after a top of the range mint condition Bandonion. If you have an old one that works well and sounds good, and maybe something like a Stagi Anglo Concertina then that is fine also. We can come to some arrangement.

 

Please see the items descriptons for the 2 Concert Zithers that i want to trade.

 

Look under Hey, hey, hey. 2 Concert Zithers trade for a Bandonion.

 

Thanks!

 

Scott

[ScottLutePlayer]

P. S When I said the Concert Zither was difficult to play, what I meant was that it is tricky because of the right hand finger co-ordination. The Thumb plays the fretboard, whilst the other fingers play the open strings plucking chords and bass lines. It is just a matter of getting used to playing all the parts with one hand. The left hand is played with the thumb and first 3 fingers. I got to around grade 6 in 8 months. There is a myth that they are immpossible to play. That is just silly and comes from people who try a few times and give up, because they cannot be bothered to keep at it.

 

Overall the Zither is easier than a violin, Piano or other Classical genre musical instruments. Don't let anyone put you off.

 

 

Thank you

 

Scott

 

Sheffield

 

England

[ScottLutePlayer]

P. S When I said the Concert Zither was difficult to play, what I meant was that it is tricky because of the right hand finger co-ordination. The Thumb plays the fretboard, whilst the other fingers play the open strings plucking chords and bass lines. It is just a matter of getting used to playing all the parts with one hand. The left hand is played with the thumb and first 3 fingers. I got to around grade 6 in 8 months. There is a myth that they are immpossible to play. That is just silly and comes from people who try a few times and give up, because they cannot be bothered to keep at it.

 

Overall the Zither is easier than a violin, Piano or other Classical genre musical instruments. Don't let anyone put you off.

 

Also when what I meant in the first post was 142-144 Bisonoric not 42-44

 

Thank you

 

Scott

 

Sheffield

 

England