8 Things I LOVE About 8-string Guitars

[@somedude1974]

37 things you love about 37 strings.

[@Yorie1234]

that's just a small harp at that point.

[@somedude1974]

Except i Djents!

[@decafbountiwack3658]

It must happen.

[@Kruegernator123]

They're EPIC!

[@malexander7171]

Excuse me WHAT THE FUCK

[@featherycoffee1401]

1, it has a string 2, it has one more string 3, even more string 4, one bass string 5, one new string 6, there are already 6 strings 7, theres a lot of strings here 8, that's a lot of cool strings bro

[@jacksolomon451]

dude 12th fret 1st string is still E. blew my mind. also more string

[@malcolm_mal2055]

@@jacksolomon451 10th lol

[@nose16]

@@malcolm_mal2055 no its not 12th fret on every string is is the same note its an octave above

[@KerMaWaffLe]

@@malcolm_mal205512th fret

[@robphillips8351]

Waiting for 18 string guitar... It'll be if it isn't already.. then a 24,30, etc..

[@maromaro1337]

*0 things I love about the Stylophone - pls kill me*

[@michaelnajoan5104]

You said you did 4chan right? You know what to do maro

[@maromaro1337]

@@michaelnajoan5104 *PTSD visions intensify*

[@paulh9657]

Didn't I just see you on a Davie video? You are campaigning hard! Hope to see some fun results before next election!

[@maromaro1337]

@@paulh9657 It was my twin brother romaroma7331

[@dracocorocks3502]

Lol

[@ChristopherBuecheler]

I was actually getting nervous by #7 that somehow a certain term wasn't going to get mentioned. Should've had faith!

[@TheDarkMessiah]

*sweats in Rick Riffson*

[@miss_rosie25]

I can smell a “8 things I hate about 8 strings” video coming.

[@kxzlive8763]

Second channel.

[@SlyHikari03]

Kmac will do that.

[@soullessSiIence]

Obviously. More free views. Gotta keep those stonks up

[@SuperBialyWilk]

8 things I 8 about 8 strings

[@yanisinchains]

well

[@RuzGaming]

The fact that the guitar is constantly getting tossed around during transitions hurts me so much

[@somedude1974]

It's like a child. It should not be hurt.

[@nsdimarocker]

He should have added on the start: "No guitars were harmed in the making of this video"

[@enriquepastor3626]

Had mini heart attacks during all the transitions haha

[@joeschmoe1514]

@Gary h I wouldn’t call the number 5 drop tiny lmao that thing was FLYING

[@stephenvanbellinghen933]

Seemed like the video was in the same style as his guitar course

[@hogslice6033]

The most important thing i found out was that Rob can walk through walls

[@JohnDoe-xx8yw]

And can distort space-time into strange non-euclidean and hyperbolic geometries, entering the same room he exited through door opposite the wall he walked out. Rob Scallon is an Eldritch Old One confirmed, not that we didn't have our suspicions beforehand. Certainly explains his otherworldly skill and with so many instruments

[@balinttakacs6951]

Everytime Rob tosses the guitar, I get a heart attack

[@loafs9939]

It scares me...Alot(⊙ˍ⊙)

[@HowlingUlf]

The tossing is alright. The eventual successful catching is what numbs my mind! o_0

[@SkinnyBlackout]

Why? It doesn't even look that nice or expensive, it's not even painted or stained.

[@balinttakacs6951]

@@SkinnyBlackout it is a guitar...it has soul

[@SkinnyBlackout]

@@balinttakacs6951 Not really. It'd be a shame to drop a pretty guitar and scratch it or something, but this thing would probably be fine, satin finish and all. It's not going to break unless it was shoddily made.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

Not to mention if you can play bass parts on an 8 string, it gives the bass guitar some room to play a solo. So not only are you gaining more musical territory, you’re giving the bassist more room to add to songs!

[@ChiggyChiggyChiggy]

4:24 I don't think I've ever heard Rob scream before. I kinda like it

[@jackmorton7406]

He's not wearing a hat. I'M SCARED

[@zilvion9276]

its in one of those washing machines, clearly

[@Undaglibenglaubengloben]

@@zilvion9276 finally

[@mateoahumada2429]

It’s not just A hat it’s HIS hat

[@juandemartini817]

Finally embracing baldness

[@BigJoker]

@@juandemartini817 gotta get rid of the bangs for that. So freeing. A beard helps

[@mrgrimheart9207]

I totally agree with you so much on every single point of this vid. I play guitar for over 20 years now and recently bought my first (cheap, yet effective) 8-string multiscale and I hadn't this much fun in playing the guitar in years. Especially since I've seen all the awesome stuff people (like you) do with it besides djenting around. Not that I don't love the djent, but there's so much more to it than just that. The 8-string actually motivated me to dive deeper into music theory, scales, modes, tapping, sweeping and all this stuff that I missed out on for so long. The 8-string saved me from depression, suicidal thoughts, sleeplessness and gave me the stuff that as I can remember only the Cello gave me. So in my opinion you're 100% right. Thumbs up.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

I love to smoke crack

[@blop-a-blop9419]

Yeah I totally agree with you too ! 8-string guitar did cure my cancer, got my wive back, and a promotion at my job ! Also my hair stopped falling, and grew back again ! All hail 8-string ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@bron-sconcess.10]

It takes 1 single sideline, to give you a lead back into life again. I er, got a little nervous when the guitar was heading for a launderette 🫣, but it was a fun video.

[@karsenic6436]

8 things I love about the 8 string “Lists all the strings in order”

[@BrokenTomorrow]

I love the transitions.

[@martintaylor1701]

"26 minutes of 8 string guitar" was the thing that made me buy one.

[@peterkelley6344]

I was hoping he'd play it 8 different ways.

[@smittyvaught3235]

8-string guitar: **exists** John Mayer: EXTENDO THUMB

[@krapiak]

8 things that I love about 8 strings: 1. Rob loves them.

[@g6rf]

2. I love them too.

[@Zwellop]

This is why I love Rob's videos. They're creative, well made and don't waste your time. Amazing!

[@timkirsten6184]

Number 8 was perfectly executed. The whole arrangement of this vid was so creative

[@MaddizonDannie]

I just came here to say I unironically, unsarcastically love your KZbin ads. It brings me joy seeing you 1) make dat money and 2) being unapologetically a KZbinr in your ad. It reminds me of your channel when the algorythm betrays you, I can support my favorite tubers by NOT skipping the ad, AND its entertaining as hell!!! Keep doing you man, your helping redefine what this industry looks like

[@StopFear]

If you get a 7 string and tune it on a traditional Russian classical guitar tuning you get a whole 100 years worth of repertoire of classical guitar songs. Also there is a 10 string guitar called Decachorde

[@bacssssss]

I bought an 8 string 4 months ago and since then I cannot stop playing. It's just too fun and refreshing

[@arthurelkeen4438]

The video is so cinematic, you can really see your progress as a filmmaker ! So proud to be an OG fan.

[@MangaMarjan]

The cinematography is insane on this one. Love to see the progression!

[@archerclems]

I just love how this rather simple video got way too much serious with all the montage things x)

[@Machinophile]

This dude is just awesome, cool headed and a true djentleman.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

"I spent a ton of money on quarters so maybe give it a watch." I've never heard a more legitimate reason for to ask someone to watch my video before lol.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

My favorite band is Archspire, and the guitarist Dean, I believe he plays an 8 string guitar.

[@abula3412]

Archspire best

[@kbmacro]

Totally understand sparking new inspiration. I felt that recently even just switching from a 5 string bass to a 6 string.

[@jakeayre8748]

Your transitions give me anxiety lmao

[@robscallon]

Here’s more kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHrSp6t-hcd_hNU

[@Mark-gd5vr]

Them transitions are fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@alirezaasgari3643]

KZbin doesn't deserve this video quality, you are awesome rob, DJEEEEENT 🤘

[@lukeabrahamsen-collins808]

But like... M E S H U G G A H

[@Roxanneredpanda]

1:38 just gonna call out Animals as Leaders like that

[@bendooley550]

Ah. So you didnt notice javier in the background.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

Ben Dooley Javier plays an 8 string guitar as well?

[@matthewlayne4656]

I remember when you dropped anchor sittin on the washer. Beautiful song. Sounds great with drums

[@5stringsire]

I love when he walks from one room into the same room. Seriously tho we need a making of video

[@nickborrrego]

Dude such a fun, detailed intro to this concept in playing guitar. I'm picking my first one up next month.

[@Merjia]

The production here is fantastic.

[@huntersmith1372]

I’ve been thinking about getting an 8 string. Glad this video came out

[@alecrisser12]

What I like most about the 8 string is the fact that I can use all the bass techniques that don't sound as good on regular guitar and all the guitar techniques that don't work well on bass, and I can use these techniques simultaneously. I love slapping it! The thing that annoys me about the 8 string is Djent, which often underutilizes the range and over uses the bass strings, but that's not the guitar's fault. Also, that thing about the string tension is weird, the strings are greater, thicker, and longer on an 8 string putting them under more tension, so you'd think that would make them harder to fret, but I've yet to play a guitar that's easier to fret than my 8 string.

[@SamuliFederley]

Great video and excellent editing!!!

[@LuckeGabriel]

Rob is like Destin from Smarter Every Day's grungy little brother.

[@ViniciusMartarello]

Omg you're SO good at creating content, please never stop

[@_thomas1031]

This editing is SPECTACULAR, Mate!!!👏👏👏

[@mtnvalley9298]

Loved the edit. Thanks for your efforts one and all

[@friendlyman9907]

Just ordered mine today, looking forward to trying to learn it!

[@I-LOG]

Amazing editing in this!!!

[@T-Bore]

Spectacular video, man!

[@thegreenembers]

If my drummer did something like this he would do 3 things he loves about a double bass pedal

[@thrumyeyesphoto]

Production quality just went up 3 fold.. Really nice work, Rob!

[@chesterharris4452]

Why is this video so well made? Rob scallion ur amazing - u made a top ten list entertaining

[@manytrickpony695]

This video was done soooo well. Confirming what you know.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The best thing about the 8 String Guitar is that because you have 2 more lower strings you can easily transpose the song you're playing to every key so extended range Guitars are a must have for Church Gigs.

[@SuneSkeel]

fork yeah! looking forward to metal Scallon making a return next week :D

[@anijay64]

Those transitions are so clean!

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

_I miss my Agile 8-string guitar! 🎃 The tones and range was incredible!_

[@abula3412]

DD D DD D DD D DD D DDD D DD DJENT DJE DJE DJEE DJENT JENT DDENT DJENT

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Stevie T lol. You should check out Archspire- Human Mumuration.

[@jorionedwards]

@@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 My man's speed rapping and growling at the same time.

[@Tesswrench111]

Ba na naaa, baa naa naaa

[@ronsonesteban8632]

Worse part of 8 string. Djent is weak as hell. No skill required for guitar. Only drums.

[@benthorogood3917]

JBurd killing it as usual!

[@Ontheroad13]

Lol, number 8 made me chuckle. Great video Rob. While I’m not shopping for a 8 string, I am shopping for a 5 string bass.

[@hhill4227]

these transitions are insane

[@amylee5237]

this channel feels very classic old school youtube. Great content

[@seemann2401]

Great editing, great background music, great video

[@METALLiCMETALLEr]

Really creative way to promote Anchor and the next single.....Can't wait for it BTW

[@AFN2750]

The transitions were so damn smooth

[@GabrielNardinMusic]

*1 thing I love about the Metal Shovel video incoming for April´s Fools.*

[@stellimari]

Very entertaining video/edit! Love your music!

[@carlosgr6178]

Great edition as well, keep it up!

[@BrendanH117]

"every song you play on a six string can be played on an eight string" Neon would like to have a word with you

[@smittyvaught3235]

8-string guitar: *exists* John Mayer: EXTENDO THUMB

[@Dirk_Berserk]

I really enjoyed the transitions. thank you for the extra effort.

[@muldel9143]

I love you baby boy, glad you are back

[@KnowlesRyan]

That's some really clever editing and camera work!

[@diogoferreira9039]

Hi, Thank you for designing such a wonderful instrument. I got my hands on a 2nd hand ml 8rs and absolutely love it. Great neck and playability, really nice pick ups I love their mellow sound. I come from classical guitar (it's my main instrument) and really like the clean tones and dynamics I get with this instrument. I don't know happened between you and Chapman guitars, but the instrument you designed is absolutely great, it's a shame they stopped producing it and I feel fortunate for having the opportunity to own one. I actually didn't know who you were until I bought the guitar and realized it was a signature instrument. The only video I saw from you in the past is one video you make a complete fool of yourself trying to play vintage classical guitars... Sorry... :)

[@ReplicateReality]

The transitions are epic

[@KnapfordMaster98]

That little rack focus at the start is a really nice touch.

[@RezandaEkaNugroho]

i love the 8 strings since that i see musician like rob scallon,tosin abasi, and many other that inspired me more and more deep dive into this 8 strings teritorry

[@number5592]

The transitions were great!

[@nyckoluz]

6 string: djint (E) 7 string: djent (A) 8 string: djunt (G) 9 string: DJONT (DROP H)

[@Oneroombelow07]

Allt and sleep token play in double drop h (h is the german name for the note b)

[@IdoBerg]

it was so good!

[@zachmoize6075]

That last one. Yes.

[@SamOladeji]

Yoooo, that djent transition killed me

[@rly_media]

Yelling across the room was the best part. Rob needs to get some vocals recorded for upcoming songs! lol

[@didncozosksma4466]

I’m certain he’s botched throwing and grabbing the guitar at least once

[@aniquinstark4347]

Just yeets a $1000 dollar guitar at the wall

[@appo038]

I couldn't understand what's wrong for a very long time: he is without his сар

[@mariomatovina4]

Did he get a hair transplant?

[@Mark-gd5vr]

@@mariomatovina4 no?

[@malakai.2025]

@@mariomatovina4 what

[@mariomatovina4]

@@malakai.2025 his hair seemed really thin, then he began to wore hats. Now his hair seems thicker.

[@gmv12345]

He's still got receding hairline , he just covered it up combing the back hair over the top...

[@attilahavasi6987]

There is juat something special about how you djent Rob. I like it, im sure Mr Riffson would change his mind

[@andree-annebouchard9642]

EVERYTIME YOU THROW THAT FLIPPIN' GUITAR, MY HEART JUST STOPS🥲😵😰😭

[@dannyip3id]

Maybe a video of the most common guitar tunings, how to tune them, and how all the very different tunings are using in songs?🤔

[@johnfarrar7448]

Excellent presentation. Things I never considered in an 8 string!

[@lewy_g_official]

The Djent meme revival! \M/

[@irish_yoga3442]

Number 8 blowed my mind!

[@BackspinZX]

You frikkin' got me with that Djent moment, man. I've never laughed so hard, holy crow.

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

Finally got one of these. Difficult to find around here. It's a hefty beast. Love that I can have a full six strings in standard tuning and still tune the last two to whatever I want. That muscle memory is still more-or-less where it used to be while I play with different intervals :) Funnily enough on the recordings I've done so far I've had a much easier time mixing it than I thought I would. Maybe 'cause I tend to write tracks that have a lot going on, the lower strings stay more easily out of the way of the synth leads and vocals and weird noises. It is playing a lot of the same notes as the bass but that seems to sort itself out without too much extra EQing.

[@apollojakeofficial]

Hold up, rewatching this video I realize something incredible.... Is that the most brutal breakdown riff played at a normal tempo, in ONE VIDEO!!!

[@_NickSF_]

Rob, I have a request! (For after the Covid situation gets better) Can you bring a cavaco/cavaquinho player? It's a typical brazilian instrument created in Portugal. Like a ukulele but with only steel string and used on our music styles like samba, pagode and the many variations, and I think you're gonna like learning.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

It's a traditional Portuguese instrument and the ukelele is a cavaquinho, was brought to Hawaii by Portuguese settler's It's used for Fado, flamenco and others traditional genres

[@mathbolb8789]

The song is insane man!!

[@joshasdf9503]

These visual effects are pretty good

[@hanginman2715]

I love 8 strings too, I got one and I love the hell out of it I just would like to get a better one. Plus for me being someone who uses open tunings being a math rock guy it’s so much fun and so different to use

[@cheeks3367]

Always a good day when rob uploads

[@landonfartwig8400]

2 vids in less than 3 days 🙌

[@jamblexx]

4:20, the most important thing about an 8 string that everyone needs to hear about