contraguitarist

noun

Meaning

A player of the contraguitar, a rare, large-bodied guitar variant designed to produce lower-pitched notes than a standard instrument.

Examples

  • The avant-garde ensemble featured a talented contraguitarist who added a unique, subterranean texture to the composition.
  • As a dedicated contraguitarist, he spent years mastering the complex fingerings required for the oversized fretboard.

Synonyms: guitarist, musician, bassist