Re: OT: Chinese zither

Staving Constantin Cornomorus:


>Not needed. Strings can very satisfactorily made
>from hair (horse is a favourite, human would
>work), gut, tendons, plant fibres or bamboo
>strips.

If you've using bamboo strips for strings, you'll need some sort of
plectrum, hammer or gloves to play it with. Bamboo strips can give you a
very nasty cut.
I speak from painful experience.

Pete

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