More than 6, less than 12

[Gradinger]

Anyone else into 9 or 10 strings? Let's see 'em!

Here's mine:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o9/transamfever/612006.jpg

[fyrwyr]

Don't have pics, but that is what I prefer over 12 strings if I am only using 1 guitar at a gig. I am thinking about builng a nine string electric someday..

[jyee]

wouldnt the uneven tension of stringing a 12 string guitar with only 9 strings end up twisting the neck over time? unless maybe you had a dual truss rod neck?

[Gradinger]

wouldnt the uneven tension of stringing a 12 string guitar with only 9 strings end up twisting the neck over time? unless maybe you had a dual truss rod neck?

The tension across the neck of a 12-string is already very unbalanced. Eliminating the octave strings on the bass side actually equalizes the tension to a degree, and allows you to use much heavier bass strings for more volume (the low strings aren't flapping out against the adjascent strings).

[Dave Klausner]

11 string Godin Glissentar and 10 string Chapman Stick

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/dklausner/GlissStick.jpg

[unsunder]

This thread made me remember this idea. I always thought it would sound interesting.
http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/pImages/HD-7%20Roger%20McGuinn_t.jpg
http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/pImages/HD-7%20Roger%20McGuinn_h.jpg
How hard would it be to modify a standard dreadnought like a Taylor 310 or Larrivee D-03 that I have my eyes on?
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/images/300/310_detail_body_front.jpg
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/images/300/310_detail_peghead.jpg