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Vintage 1917 American Schmidt Liberty Guitarophone

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 70.00 USD
Vintage 1917 American Schmidt Liberty Guitarophone
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The Guitarphone is a fretless zither that has four sets of chord strings (that criss cross the melody strings) to be strummed with the left hand and two octaves of double melody strings, which are struck by metal hammers activated by the right hand. The hammers are mounted on spring steel and produce a mandolin-like sound from repeated bouncing on the strings. This instrument has a warp in the center that prevents the middle hammers from operating properly- the warp can easily be fixed by an instrument or furniture repairman. With the exception of the warp, it's in good condition. This instrument is similar to the Marxophone and Celestaphone, both used frequently in recording studios if they can be found. Measures 13.5" x 19.5". From the collection of Ken McMeans. 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation.