Let me introduce to you the Pikasso, a 42-sting guitar that was borne out of a challenge to make a guitar with “as many strings as possible.” The guitar has four necks and two sound holes. The body is tapered so that the side closest to the player is thinner than the side that rests on the players knee, thus leaning the top back towards the player for a more aerial view.
Created by luthier Linda Manzer for guitarist Pat Metheny, the instrument took 2 years to build. It weighs 6.7 kg or 14 3/4 lbs.
great instument..how do ye tune it? and with 4 necks can 2 people play it at the same time? paddy irishman
Ever seen a (Viennese) Schrammel guitar?
Metheny opened his concerts last year playing this guitar for about 15 minutes, seamlessly transitioning between many of his songs. It is quite a sight to see and hear. If you ever have the chance to see him play this, take it.
This is ruining a guitar
@kris, how so? this thing was created with that many strings, they didnt convert a regular guitar.