Gáts Tibor

Gáts TiborI was born in Kaposvár in 1949, and have been making traditional folk instruments since 1973, with zithers and gardons being my specialty.

My instruments are created with the highest level of craftsmanship. I carefully select the best materials to work with, use only archaic methods and a high level of accuracy in their construction, and pay close attention to their aesthetic and workmanship. My zithers, which come in a wide array of shapes, sizes, tones, and pitches, are traditional Hungarian folk zithers, but they are also “Gáts instruments” that reflect the maker’s creative personality and original ideas. Professional and amateur musicians, zither bands and folk music schools equally take pleasure in playing my instruments, since I design each one to meet the specific needs of its user. For many years, I have participated in domestic and international exhibitions and received numerous awards.

I was presented with the title of Young Master of Folk Art in 1976, the Folk Art award in 1979, and the Master of Folk Art award in 1993.  I was named Master of the Year at the 1997 Budapest Festival of Folk Arts.

 

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