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Matt's custom 7 string guitar

Matthew Grasso performs on a 7-string guitar built by luthier Gregory Byers (of Willets, CA). The guitar has extra low and high frets, adding an octave to its range.

 

Extra Frets at the nut

extra frets

 

The 7th string has two extra frets past the nut, allowing the guitar to reach a low G (beneath the low E string). It is possible to stop the string at B, B flat, A, G#, or G. There are three extra high frets on the first string, reaching 22 frets, or a high D.

extra frets, side view

 
The guitar also features an elevated fingerboard, enabling the performer to more easily access the higher positions.
 
Elevated fingerboard

 



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