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Except that Contrabass guitars have been around since at least as early as 1899 - Bohmann 1899 Catalogue: Immediately after the Contra Bass Harp Guitar, a "Grand Concert Contra Bass Guitar" is listed. It appears to be a large 6-string guitar, perhaps tuned down? (it is not a harp guitar).

The classical contrabass guitar is tuned EADGBE, like the Classical Guitar but one octave lower. It is popular in Fado bands in Portugal and South America .

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Bohmann Catalogue with picture at www.harpguitars