1970's Oscar Schmidt Autoharp, 15 keys £150 London, N8

[bloke_zero]

I've had this is a case for 20 years. Time for it to get played! Tottally out of tune, missing 2 bass and 1 treble string, some cracking to the lacquer and scratches. Sounds amazing (amazingly out of tune!).

 

The sound board warps up around the sound hole but doesn't affect playing. No idea what this is worth really. Comes with carry case, will be packed well.

 

£20 delivery UK

 

Open to offers, especially with collection from N8!

[Richard R]

Never seen one of these before.

How does it work?

What does it sound like?

Why do I think it looks pretty cool even though I can't think how I could use it on stage?

[bloke_zero]

Well, it's a sort of 'democratic' instrument - instead of having to learn the chords you can just strum it and press down the key with the named chord. Here's P J Harvey playing one: 

 

 

The sound is a bit like a zither but with chords. Hmm, that probably doesn't help?

 

Here's my mate playing it more like a zither (this is the actual autoharp for sale here)

 

 

You'd look BOSS playing it on stage

 

[Richard R]

BOSS - Bemused Old Stupid Sod.

 

I shall resist the temptation, but I will add this guy's video to the thread, where he explains it quite well.

 

 

GLWTS

 

 

[bloke_zero]

Mm, thanks! That kind of looks like the same model but a recent one. Yeah, not a sound I wish to pursue myself!