George Van Eps 7 August 1913 – 29 November 1998 Often Called "the Father Of The Seven String Guitar" Was An American Swing And Mainstream Jazz Guitarist Noted Both For His Recordings As A Leader And For His Work As A Session Musician. He Was Well Known As A Pioneer Of The Seven-String Guitar Which Allowed Him To Incorporate Sophisticated Bass Lines Into His Improvisation. He Was A Strong Influence On Later Seven-String Players Such As Howard Alden Bucky Pizzarelli And John Pizzarelli Bucky's Son . He Is The Son Of The Legendary Classic Banjo Player Fred Van Eps.