Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for utilizing switches on the back of the neck of a musical instrument are provided. Multiple switches may be positioned along the length of the back of the neck of a musical instrument to produce tones to accompany the musical instrument. The pitch of the tones generated by activation of the switches may vary depending upon the position of the switches along the back of the neck of the musical instrument. With embodiments of the invention, a musician is able to play both music for an electric guitar and music for a bass guitar at the same time.