seven string guitar

n. A guitar with an additional string, most often tuned to a B (one fourth below the low E string). Originally used by several jazz artists to extend their ability to chord and play basslines. Was not introduced to the mass market until the early 1990's by Steve Vai.

The instrument did not gain in popularity until bands such as Korn began using them in the mid 1990's. For this reason, the seven string guitar is often erroneously viewed as just a "nu metal" fad.

Currently, seven strings can be seen in a variety of roles in various hard rock and metal subgenres. This is often to achieve crushing lows without the loss of any solo range from detuning. Though widely accepted within these niche roles, it is rarely seen elsewhere.

A number of guitar manufacturers are currently producing this unique instrument. Ibanez, who started the trend, still turns out new models fairly regularly. Schecter has a wide variety of models to choose from. ESP and Agile (an internet distributor) offer sevens with a 27" scale length for better note clarity.

Maestro Alex Gregory: I created a seven string guitar prototype for rock music long before you, Vai.
Steve Vai: Yes, but it was never produced. Plus, it used a high string instead of a low one.
Alex: Yeah, well...I'm awesome. And I can't wait to piss on your grave.
Vai: You already did. *shows album cover*
Alex: Fuck! *walks away*

by Oh No, It's That Guy! December 9, 2008

Worm on a string

Those toys that you become obsessed with when you're in grade school because you think they're magic. Later in life they are known to be great nooses.

IMA HANG MYSELF ON A WORM ON A STRING

by stupid_tree_children!!! May 31, 2018

Second String Friend

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.

by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020

String up

To kill (someone) by hanging.

String up: French revolutionaries used to string kings up

by Schutzaka July 18, 2015

word string

When words are strung together in such a way as to make what is being conveyed by the writer or the speaker intensely powerful, even unforgettable.

There are word strings so striking that I have found myself periodically compelled to re-read them as inspiration!

by Dr Bunnygirl July 25, 2020

evil strings

When someone acts like they are kind and want to help you, but in reality, they have plans that will be for their own profit that will hardly benefit you at all.

"My dad always wants me to ask for his help but is always an asshole to me with the conditions he lays in front of me. He's all about evil strings."

by J. D. G. May 12, 2021

Hairy G-String

A Hairy G-String is a line of hair that streches from you belly button to your butt crack.

So last week I was fucking this girl and I found out she had a Hairy G-String.

by That0therGuy1234 May 7, 2011