The Mandolin & Cittern Source

The Halszither

Halszither made by Samuel Rodel, Switzerland, 1883.
The Halszither is a type of cittern from Switzerland, made like a small guitar, with a loose bridge and a mandolin-like stringholder. It always has 9 strings in 5 courses, with the lowest single.

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Details: Halszither.
Made by: Seppi Haas, Switzerland.

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Details: Halszither.
Made by: Dide Marfurt, Switzerland.

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Details: A pear-shaped Halszither.
Made by: Marcel Renggli, Switzerland.

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