Thanks Gary,
have heard of a Hackbrett, but wouldn't have had a clue on what they looked like. As far as having the sound on my arranger, I'd always thought it was some sort guitar. At least now I know what it is.

Strangely enough we were watching a quirky little movie last night on a guy who was building a time machine, and in the middle of it he pulls out a zither and starts to serenade his girl friend. Makes you wonder how many American's serenade their girls frinds with Zithers instead of guitars?? haahaa

Only other time I think I've heard one was on Harry Limes, The Third Man Theme.