5) Where can I buy a Zither, or strings?
Zithers
New Zithers cost anything from EURO 1500 upward, most of the manufacturers are found in Southern Germany or Austria. Again they are listed on the German Zitherbund website.
The German Zitherbund also publishes a magazine “Saitenspiel” which lists “second hand zithers for sale”, ebay is another option. Or buying an instrument when on holiday in Europe.
ZITHER STRINGS
A set of strings costs about Au$100–120. Don’t buy extra long strings unless you have a harp zither. Nylon strings are kind on the fingers.
You find string manufacturers on the German website www.zitherbund.de Saiten Hersteller (mostly German language).
Or you can contact Zither USA Janet Stessl in Chicago (email: janstessl@aol.com) for zither strings, zither accessories, zither CDs and Books. You can order in English and pay with PAYpal.
