8-string guitar - Brogan Woodburn

How To Tune an 8-String Guitar

Last Updated on: April 9, 2024 by Brogan Woodburn

A close up of the strings of an 8-string guitar in standard tuning

If you have an 8-string guitar, welcome to the club! (I play a Schecter Omen Elite 8 Multiscale pictured above.) However, are you finding it challenging to tune it? It’s a common issue.

What Bands Use 8-String Guitars?

Last Updated on: April 10, 2024 by Brogan Woodburn

An image of an 8-string guitar which many bands use today

There’s no shortage of bands using 8-string guitars today. We’re going to discuss bands that have chosen to use this instrument and its vast potential.

Why Use an 8-String Guitar?

Last Updated on: April 10, 2024 by Brogan Woodburn

A photo of a Schecter 8-string guitar focused on the lower bout

So you’re thinking about going to the dark side of the 8-string guitar? Its powerful pull is unquestionable. Because of its enhanced range and adaptability, it presents an array of new musical options, and is a perfect guitar for metal.

Best 8-String Guitars for Metal

Last Updated on: April 9, 2024 by Brogan Woodburn

An outdoor concert with 8-string guitars for metal

We’re going to uncover the unique qualities of 8-string guitars, their role in producing mind-blowing metal sounds, and our top 5 picks you can’t ignore.