The Mandolin & Cittern Source

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.




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



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



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