I have a Ukelin (paid $35 for it about five years ago) (patented April 6, 1926) distributed by the International Musical Corporation of Hoboken, NJ. It has 16 bowed strings plus 16 strings arranged into 4 chords. Bob, it may be limited, but it sounds better than a bowed musical saw and it is way less dangerous! I also have a Pianolin from Pianolin Co., New Troy, Michigan (the label says it sold originally for $35 - I paid $20). It has 25 psaltry-like melody strings and 20 (5 chords) strings. They are easy to play but a bitch to tune. At least they are maintaining their value.
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