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Keith Richards and Open G: Why Five Strings Changed Rhythm Guitar
Keith Richards removed a string, tuned to open G, and rebuilt Rolling Stones rhythm guitar around five ringing strings. Here is what the tuning is and why it works.

Keith Richards removed a string, tuned to open G, and rebuilt Rolling Stones rhythm guitar around five ringing strings. Here is what the tuning is and why it works.

The word covers everyone from Stradivari's heirs to the person who fixes your buzzing nut. Here is what the trade actually does, and when you should hand over your guitar.