The Seven-String Guitar Is a Lot Older Than You Think It Is

The last few years have seen a rise in the seven-string guitar. YouTube is filled with technical virtuosos showing the range of this type of guitar, and seven-strings can be found in many progressive rock and heavy metal bands.

While it may seem like the extended-range guitar is a relative newcomer to the music scene, in fact its roots go back more than 200 years.

Classical seven-string guitars