Thanks for looking, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all, I’d love to help guide you in the right direction. The case is in great shape other than one of the four bolts attached to the handle has popped out, I’m sure this is repairable but I wouldn’t swing it around it by the handle until it’s been fully repaired. However inside the sound hole is a label that reads: Chord Harps' This autoharp is a stringed musical instrument with bars attached to dampers. This autoharp also includes the cardboard string guide that came with it stock, which I have never seen before but it’s obviously pretty cool. The final value of this item includes 10 GST ABN 92 684 045 320 VINTAGE 6 BAR 28 STRING AUTOHARP ZITHER We have for sale a vintage autoharp. The only “issue” with this particular autoharp is that it apparent suffered a crack under the strings, but it has been splined and refinished so it is hard to see. This one is holding its tune quite well, but I will still give it a full tune up before shipping it out. Nonetheless, it has gone through my rigorous Autoharp restoration process which includes scrubbing the strings, cleaning all the dust from the soundboard, and tuning it to pitch multiple times to ensure it holds its tune. The chord buttons all play correctly and in tune, none of the dampening felt has worn. This one was kept in great shape probably by virtue of it spending most of its life in its case. All 12 chords work well, and the original strings have been cleaned and only two treble strings have been replaced. ![]() These were made in the 50s and 60s, this one has a serial number of 5426. This one has been fully restored, tuned and is ready to play. Most are tarnished and worn and unplayable. These were designed as student instruments but were also very popular with folk musicians. These were the first autoharps released to the public. If you have any questions please ask.For sale is an awesome original 12-chord Autoharp made by Oscar Schmidt, with the original chipboard case. All import duties or customs fees are the buyers responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country. Oscar Schmidt Vintage 12 Chord Autoharp with Case 1960s Used Very Good. There is a chance they might be sold out.Īll items are shipped tracked and insured. Please note that all items are for sale in our Tokyo store. Vintage Mid-Century Oscar Schmidt Autoharp 36 String Orig Case Tuner & 2. Pawn/Antique shops are a better deal for a used harp since you can physically try it, but again, usually needs some renovation and you might need somebody in the know to determine if its worth buying. If you take this out and start playing, you're sure to get noticed! Unless you have somebody who really knows what they are doing, buying used on EBay is not recommended. With a guitar, you have to learn the chords first, but with an autoharp, you can play right away! In Japan, it was used in the recording of "To the End of the World" by Tatsuro Yamashita. Janis Joplin also used to play the autoharp from time to time. ![]() It was used as a bluegrass and folk instrument in the United States. The term "autoharp" is a trademarked name of the Oscar Schmidt Company, but rather than a harp, it is a type of zither, also known as a "coded zither. ![]() The autoharp has a series of chord bars attached to the body with dampers, and when each bar is pressed, the strings other than those forming the chord are muted to produce chords. There are some small scratches and shallow dents on the body. The strings are partially rusted, but are in playable condition. Includes tuning bar, hard case, sheet music, instruction book, and donut record. Oscar Schmidt (Washburn) OEM autoharp with 36 strings and 15 chord bars. ![]() Thank you for looking! Feel free to ask any questions!Īlso used by Tatsuro Yamashita for recording! You can play the song right away! Please note they are for sale in our store and may sell out. Welcome to TC Gakki! All photos are of the item for sale.
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