It was one of a number of experiments that Zacharias made converting non-standard musical instruments to modern ones.

[4] Guitarets that have survived have problems with the reed dampening system, which means that the instrument has come to be played with two hands.

Despite its obsolescence, its distinct tone has made it popular in both retro- and colourist settings, and it has experienced somewhat of a revival.

Although there are 3 rows of 12 tines each (36 Total), there are only 15 actual tones (1.5 Octaves), ranging from G♯3 to E5 owing to repetition.

An alternative method of two handed multi-finger playing is listed in the Facebook Guitaret Page as being invented by Lalli Barriere with the damper button held down with elastic bands, while Ivodne Galatea has created a five finger right-hand style for playing classical music, with the left hand being used for damping.