California State University, Monterey Bay Digital Commons @ CSUMB Capstone Projects and Master's Theses 2014 Extended range guitars : cultural impact, specifications, and the context of a mix Victor Gil California State University, Monterey Bay Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes Recommended Citation Gil, Victor, "Extended range guitars : cultural impact, specifications, and the context of a mix" (2014). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 364. https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes/364 This Capstone Project is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Commons @ CSUMB. It has been accepted for inclusion in Capstone Projects and Master's Theses by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ CSUMB. Unless otherwise indicated, this project was conducted as practicum not subject to IRB review but conducted in keeping with applicable regulatory guidance for training purposes. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Gil 1 Extended Range Guitars: Cultural Impact, Specifications, and the Context of a Mix Victor Gil MPA 475 CAPSTONE Dr. Lanier Sammons 21 December 2014 Gil 2 Abstract This article addresses the cultural and historical significance of the modern interpretation of extended range guitars while also discussing specifications of the instruments and the context of a mix. The extended range guitar refers to the added strings on a traditional six string guitar by adding a seventh, eight, and even ninth string to the electric guitar. First, this article explores how artists such as Steve Vai, Korn, Meshuggah, and Animals As Leaders have impacted and shaped the commercial creation, success, and cultural effects on the musical community with these extended range guitars, specifically within heavy metal.