Is there such a thing as a 10-string guitar?

[StoneMtn]

I'm looking at a photo of Keller, and from the photo it really looks like he's playing a 10-string guitar. (No; not a 12-string.)

Is there such a thing? Did he invent it?

[Esau]

Don't think Keller invented it, but heres a link to the Ten String Guitar Website which may shed some light.

:cool:

[StoneMtn]

Hey, thanks Esau. That's a perfect site to answer my question. I just learned that there is actually a 10-string guitar festival this summer. I also learned...

Implementation of the modern ten-string is credited to the internationally acclaimed Spanish classical guitarist, Maestro Narciso Yepes. (1927-1997). Maestro Yepes collaborated with the Spanish luthier, Jose Ramirez, for the construction of the guitar with four added bass strings. It was premiered in 1964 with the Berlin Philharmonic with Narciso Yepes performing the Concierto de Aranjuez. Narciso Yepes' technical innovations and development of repertoire for this instrument are of importance. Narciso Yepes’ mastery of the ten-string guitar was an inspiration to audiences and guitar players worldwide. His innovative conception has propelled this instrument into the 21st Century.

[bradm]

Aloha,

Brad

[bokonon]

Mark Wilson's twelve string often has ten on it.

[Cully]

I bet that Charlie Hunter could play the shit out of a ten string!!

[Freeker]

Keller's guitar is a regular 12 with 2 strings missing (The octave low E and one of the high E's)

Edited April 27, 2006 by Guest