Abstract: A stringed musical instrument having an extended range neck and a plurality of strings can include a body. The body can have a first attaching means for attaching the plurality of strings such that the plurality of strings can be spaced above and stretched across one side of the body. Also included can be a neck extending from the body having a nut attached to an end of the neck opposite the body for aligning and supporting the plurality of strings. The plurality of strings can extend from the first attaching means across the one side of the body, along the length of the neck across the nut, and can be attached to additional attaching means. The neck can have a length such that a first fret on the neck can be located a distance greater than approximately 1.964 inches from the nut.