That's a good question, but it was decided so long ago and unfortunately the "inventor" of guitar has long been forgotten and it was not documented for history. Alternate answer: because if it had 4 it would be a Ukelele.
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Six Silver Strings was created in 1985.
there are six strings on a guitar
guitars have six strings. Is that what you meant?
A standard guitar typically has six strings. These strings are usually tuned to the notes E, A, D, G, B, and E, from the lowest to the highest pitch. Some guitars, like 12-string guitars, have additional strings that are paired with the standard six, but the standard configuration is six strings.
If "modern" is the word, then SIX strings is the answer.
An electric guitar typically has six strings.
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A standard guitar typically has six strings.
An electric guitar typically has six strings.
That depends on the guitar! On a Tenor guitar there are four strings, on a standard guitar there are six strings, and there are twelve strings on a twelve string guitar.
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