Antique 'Russian' seven-string guitar ca. 1890 -Restored

Presenting a fully playable antique instrument. It was carefully restored and is in a great condition. Ready to be played!

The guitar features all solid wood ladder braced construction. Spruce top with maple sides and one piece maple back. There is a straight neck with brass and bone tuners. One side of the tuners is not original, period correct substitutes have been used. All are working without any difficulties. Frets are original and in great condition.

All original neck adjustable system allows any player to set the action according to their needs. Brass key replica is included.

Although this particular instrument does not bear a label or signature, it shows typical signs of guitars made by Franz Schallowetz in his early years. Franz Schallowetz (1858-1934) was a Bohemian instrument maker well known for his orientation to the Russian market. He made a large number of balalaikas, zithers and seven-string guitars during his lifetime.

Most of this instrument remains original. There was no material replaced, original finish was also preserved. Some small cracks were professionally sealed and cleated.

The guitar has been strung with medium tension Savarez nylon strings.

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