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These are called chord zithers but also guitar-mandolins despite resembling neither! The guitar refers to the sound of the strummed chord groups on the left side, and mandolin for the sound of plucked...
Your red zither was sold by Oscar Schmidt International, New Jersey. I was fortunate to purchase one identical to yours in excellent condition, which has the label inside. I wonder if these were made ...