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The Birth of the American 12-string Guitar

https://www.harpguitars.net/history/grunewald/12-string.htm
13•bilegeek•55m ago

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pluc•22m ago
12 strings is one thing, but how about microtonal? That's instead of adding strings, you add frets!

If you haven't heard them yet, you're in for a wild ride: https://www.youtube.com/@AnginePoitrine

jagged-chisel•18m ago
Why frets? Orchestral strings don’t use frets.
analog31•8m ago
Frets make chords possible.
bilegeek•8m ago
For plucked instruments, besides ease of use, it adds clarity and sustain. Orchestra AFAIK only has Pizzicato where that would matter.
defrost•13m ago
A bit spotty, but alright; meanwhile the Italian instrument makers said guitar-harp? Hold our expressos, this'll take some discipline:

* https://www.delta-harp.com/

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdUztFVwi3I

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The Birth of the American 12-string Guitar

https://www.harpguitars.net/history/grunewald/12-string.htm
14•bilegeek•55m ago•6 comments