Guitjo (double-neck)
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A double-necked guitjo is a guitar-like, fretted, stringed, musical instrument that has two necks attached to a single body, generally with 14-strings, seven strings on each neck. It is strung more like a banjo rather than a traditional guitar. Both necks may be played simultaneously producing a sound that has elements of both guitar and harp. [1],[2]
The double-necked guitjo was developed in the late-twentieth century.[3] Guitjos are made and repaired by luthiers.
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Sebastian, Matt (2005-01-27). "One-of-a-kind instrument gives duo unique sound". Boulder Daily Camera. http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/boulder_at_night/article/0,1713,BDC_11136_3502042,00.html. Retrieved 2008-07-03.[dead link]
- ^ Haas, Kimberly. "Echoes Living Room Concerts". Echoes. http://www.echoes.org/onlineLRC-Resonance1.html. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- ^ Blankenship, Bill (2007-03-24). "Duo features unique instrument: last-minute folk performance will showcase 14-string guitjo". Topeka Capital-Journal. http://www.cjonline.com/stories/032407/lei_158356625.shtml. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
[edit] External links
- Echoes Radio Show - includes photo of double-necked guitjo
- Guitjo 101 - the anatomy of a guitjo
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