Guitar-zither

[greenrook]

I have a very old string instrument, identified very ornately on the sound box as a guitar-zither made by someone called Menzenhauer. Anyone know anything about this sort of thing, how much it might be worth etc.?

[Jan56]

This is a very specialised topic! Check out this website http://www.fretlesszithers.net/worth.htm for a valuation guide and then explore the rest of the site for more information. I am a luthier - if you need help with restoration etc. get in touch. East London based.... Cheers

[greenrook]

Hello Jan, thanks for your answer - I'm new to all this, is it permitted to chat on Answerbank? You being a maker of stringed instruments, I'd like to ask a couple of questions and tell you about this nice old instrument I have here.

[Jan56]

It's probably easier to email my husband Martin (the luthier) on [email protected]! Jan

[greenrook]

OK Jan, will do that, and thanks