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Blued Zither Pins

1331/2 Blued Zither Pins, Japan - Threaded tuning pins used in zithers, hammer dulcimers, psalteries, and some harpsichords. They have a diameter of .198" (5 mm) and a length of 45 mm (1.75”). Use tuning hammers #8011, 80110, 8013, 80130.

13312/22 Black Zither Pins, China
Similar to the above, except only 39mm (1.562”) long, black oxide. Use tuning hammers #80101, 80102, 80103, 80110, 80130.

13315/25 Blued Zither Pins, Germany - Precision machined threaded tuning pins used in zithers, hammer dulcimers, psalteries, some harpsichords and fortepianos. They have a diameter of .198" (5mm) and  are 2" (50mm) long. Use tuning hammers #80110, 80112, 80130, 80132.
Tuning pins presently not available.

Note: The holes on Chinese and German zither pins are located somewhat higher than on Japanese pins.

Blued Zither Pins 5x45mm

Blued Zither Pin, Japan
Black Zither Pin, China
Blued Zither Pin, Germany