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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Zither Tuning Key

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Musical Instruments

Overview

Cast iron zither tuning key

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.40

Item type

Musical instruments

Material

Width

3 cm

Height or length

5 cm

Depth

0.5000 cm

Contextual Information

The tuning key would have fitted over the tuning peg on the zither to tighten or loosen the string in order for it to play in tune.

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Parent records

Autoharp / Chorded Zither

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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