GEWA waldzither

[cl41re]

Hi,

I am considering getting a GEWA waldzither. Can anyone tell me anything about the quality/type of sound? Also the playability?

http://www.thomann.de/pt/gewa_waldzither.htm

Thanks,
Claire

[Manfred Hacker]

Claire,
As I understand it, GEWA is today not a manufacturer but a marketing company that markets all kinds of Asian-manufactured (PacRim) instruments. So GEWA instruments may come from many different manufacturers and their quality may vary wildly.

I don't know anything about this Waldzither, but I can tell you that I have had very good experiences with the Germany-based Thomann mail-order music store. They really stick to their promise regarding the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Manfred

[Tavy]

Seems expensive for a pac-rim instrument?

You could try a vintage one, David Hynds has one for sale for a lot less than the Gewa: http://www.mandolinluthier.com/mandolins_for_sale_1.htm

HTH, John.

[Tavy]

Forgot to mention that folk friends have a selection of new waldzithers as well: http://www.folkfriends.com/shop/showprodlist.php?grp=56

HTH, John.