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For example, a 7/8 violin has a scale of about 317 mm, a 3/4-size instrument a scale of 307 mm, a half-size one 287 mm, and a quarter-size one 267 mm. 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32 and even 1/64 violins also exist, becoming progressively smaller, but again in no proportional relationship. (A full-size instrument is described as 4/4.)
[*] Strings are tuned in unison, to any pitch convenient for vocalist. Nyckelharpa, standard 4 strings 4 courses + 12 resonating strings. C 3 • G 3 • C 4 • A 4. res.strings: G ♯ 3 A 3 B ♭ 3 B 3 C 4 C ♯ 4 D 4 E ♭ 4 E 4 F 4 F ♯ 4 G 4. Key-harp, Chromatic Nyckelharpa Sweden Number of sympathetic strings may vary. Nyckelharpa, tenor ...
Often only the top and bottom gauges are given. In this case the top string is listed first, as in the .017-.095w string set for the baritone guitar. Wound strings are shown by the suffix w added to the gauge. For example, a wound string of 32 thou diameter may be called 32w or .032w depending on whether thou or inch measure is used in the article.
Fender Jaguar Bass; Fender Jazz Bass [16] Fender Mustang Bass [17] Fender Precision Bass [18] Fender Telecaster Bass [19] (once replaced as Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass TB then Classic Vibe '50s Precision Bass) Fender Meteora Bass
6 String A# tuning with a low G1 on the bottom, Used by Crystal Lake [70] since 2015. Alternate Drop A0 Tuning - A-D-A-D-G-E-E 6 string Drop D with an low A but an octave lower with the high B string tuned to the same E as the 1st string. Used by Admiral Angry where they took 5 string bass guitars and converted them into 7 string guitars.
Fender Bullet strings have a larger cylinder for more stable tuning on guitars equipped with synchronized tremolo systems. Strings for some instruments may be wrapped with silk at the ends to protect the string. The color and pattern of the silk often identify attributes of the string, such as manufacturer, size, intended pitch, etc.
The following year, Fender released the Bass VI, which featured six strings and a short-scale neck. The Bass VI also had a switch-based control layout, and was essentially a precursor to the Fender Jaguar released in 1962. Fender produced the Jaguar electric guitar until 1975, when both the Bass VI and Jaguar lines were discontinued.
Nylon or gut strings require the most, and solid steel-core strings the least. A typical full-size (4/4) violin with synthetic-core G, D, and A strings shows 0.75 mm of scoop under the G string, and between 0.5 mm and zero scoop under the E, which is usually a solid steel core on modern instruments.