Seven-string guitars
Main article: Seven-string guitar
Seven-string guitars exist, most of which add a low B string below the E. They were popularized by Steve Vai and others in the 1980s, and have been recently revived by some nu metal bands(such as Korn). Jazz guitarists using a seven-string include veteran jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and his son John Pizzarelli.
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Eight-string guitars
Main article: Eight string guitar
There are even eight-string electric guitars, such as the one played by Charlie Hunter (manufactured by Novax Guitars), but they are extremely unusual. The largest manufacturer of 8- to 14-strings is Warr Guitars. Their models are used by Trey Gunn (of King Crimson) who has his own signature line from the company.
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Twelve-string guitars
Main article: Twelve string guitar
Twelve string electric guitars feature six pairs of strings, usually with each pair tuned to the same note, although in different octaves. The pairs of strings are played together as one, so the technique and tuning are the same as a conventional guitar, although creating a much fuller tone. They are used almost solely to play chords and are relatively common in folk rock music
2006-07-09 07:01:14
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answered by G. M. 6
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Most electric guitars are fitted with six strings and are usually tuned from low to high E - A - D - G - B - E, the same as an acoustic guitar, although many guitarists occasionally tune their instruments in a different way, including "dropped D", various transposed and open chord tunings, usually to simplify fretting of some chord inversions in a certain key. Some guitarists also tune to very low tunings, almost 4 whole steps down from E - A - D - G - B - E.
You don't say how many strings.
2006-07-09 14:01:08
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answered by Anonymous
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#6 is the E bass string, that is the largest string on the guitar.
#5 is the A bass string
#4 is the D bass string
#3 is the G treble string
#2 is the B treble string
#1 is the E treble string
The strings are counted from the bottom up. Top is #6 and the bottom is #1.
The correct standard tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E
2006-07-09 14:05:32
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answered by georgiapeach 4
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regular 6 is EADGBe and regular 7 is BEADGbe
2006-07-09 14:01:02
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answered by deathblooms7894 5
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From lowest (thickest) to highest
E
A
D
G
B
E
2006-07-09 13:59:24
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answered by P. M 5
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E A D G B E
2006-07-09 14:04:48
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answer #6
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answered by Grand Master Funk 3
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Big to little:
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2006-07-09 13:59:55
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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EADGBE low to high
2006-07-09 14:00:32
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answered by Stratobratster 6
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I use:
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eatery
2006-07-09 14:02:06
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answered by guitarded 2
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