Ukelin

The ukelin is a stringed musical instrument made popular in the United States in the 1920s. It is a bowed psaltery with zither strings, and its name derives from the ukulele and the violin -- it superficially resembles a ukulele but is played with a bow like the violin. The ukelin lost popularity prior to the 1970s because the instrument was difficult to play and was often returned to the manufacturer before customers made all installment payments.