8 Things I LOVE About 8-string Guitars

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  • @featherycoffee1401
    @featherycoffee1401 3 роки тому +690

    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
      @jacksolomon451 3 роки тому +19

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

    • @malcolm_mal2055
      @malcolm_mal2055 3 роки тому +3

      @@jacksolomon451 10th lol

    • @nose16
      @nose16 Рік тому +2

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

    • @KerMaWaffLe
      @KerMaWaffLe Рік тому

      @@malcolm_mal205512th fret

    • @robphillips8351
      @robphillips8351 Рік тому

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

  • @somedude1974
    @somedude1974 3 роки тому +1625

    37 things you love about 37 strings.

  • @RuzGaming
    @RuzGaming 3 роки тому +1436

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

    • @somedude1974
      @somedude1974 3 роки тому +88

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

    • @nsdimarocker
      @nsdimarocker 3 роки тому +86

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

    • @enriquepastor3626
      @enriquepastor3626 3 роки тому +27

      Had mini heart attacks during all the transitions haha

    • @joeschmoe1514
      @joeschmoe1514 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @stephenvanbellinghen933
      @stephenvanbellinghen933 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @maromaro1337
    @maromaro1337 3 роки тому +1015

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

    • @michaelnajoan5104
      @michaelnajoan5104 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @maromaro1337
      @maromaro1337 3 роки тому +6

      @@michaelnajoan5104 *PTSD visions intensify*

    • @paulh9657
      @paulh9657 3 роки тому

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

    • @maromaro1337
      @maromaro1337 3 роки тому +5

      @@paulh9657 It was my twin brother romaroma7331

    • @dracocorocks3502
      @dracocorocks3502 3 роки тому

      Lol

  • @miss_rosie25
    @miss_rosie25 3 роки тому +934

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

  • @ChristopherBuecheler
    @ChristopherBuecheler 3 роки тому +460

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

  • @balinttakacs6951
    @balinttakacs6951 3 роки тому +321

    Everytime Rob tosses the guitar, I get a heart attack

    • @loafs9939
      @loafs9939 3 роки тому +4

      It scares me...Alot(⊙ˍ⊙)

    • @HowlingUlf
      @HowlingUlf 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @SkinnyBlackout
      @SkinnyBlackout 3 роки тому

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

    • @balinttakacs6951
      @balinttakacs6951 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @SkinnyBlackout
      @SkinnyBlackout 3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @hogslice6033
    @hogslice6033 3 роки тому +275

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

    • @JohnDoe-xx8yw
      @JohnDoe-xx8yw 3 роки тому +12

      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

  • @Stretchwreckedem469
    @Stretchwreckedem469 3 роки тому +38

    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
    @ChiggyChiggyChiggy 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @jackmorton7406
    @jackmorton7406 3 роки тому +480

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

    • @zilvion9276
      @zilvion9276 3 роки тому +31

      its in one of those washing machines, clearly

    • @Undaglibenglaubengloben
      @Undaglibenglaubengloben 3 роки тому +10

      @@zilvion9276 finally

    • @mateoahumada2429
      @mateoahumada2429 3 роки тому +7

      It’s not just A hat it’s HIS hat

    • @juandemartini817
      @juandemartini817 3 роки тому +22

      Finally embracing baldness

    • @BigJoker
      @BigJoker 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @mrgrimheart9207
    @mrgrimheart9207 3 роки тому +19

    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
      @BennieTarrMusic 3 роки тому

      I love to smoke crack

    • @blop-a-blop9419
      @blop-a-blop9419 Рік тому

      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
      @bron-sconcess.10 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Letsalllovelain-d
    @Letsalllovelain-d 3 роки тому +29

    I love the transitions.

  • @karsenic6436
    @karsenic6436 3 роки тому +38

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

  • @martintaylor1701
    @martintaylor1701 3 роки тому +42

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

    • @peterkelley6344
      @peterkelley6344 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @MaddizonDannie
    @MaddizonDannie 3 роки тому +1

    I just came here to say I unironically, unsarcastically love your UA-cam ads. It brings me joy seeing you 1) make dat money and 2) being unapologetically a UA-camr 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

  • @Zwellop
    @Zwellop 3 роки тому +19

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

  • @smittyvaught3235
    @smittyvaught3235 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @krapiak
    @krapiak 3 роки тому +73

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

    • @g6rf
      @g6rf 3 роки тому +1

      2. I love them too.

  • @timkirsten6184
    @timkirsten6184 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @archerclems
    @archerclems 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @arthurelkeen4438
    @arthurelkeen4438 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear 3 роки тому +12

    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

  • @MangaMarjan
    @MangaMarjan 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @thelastdaybreathinginetern1385
    @thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @bacssssss
    @bacssssss 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Mark-gd5vr
    @Mark-gd5vr 3 роки тому +3

    Them transitions are fire 🔥🔥🔥

  • @alirezaasgari3643
    @alirezaasgari3643 3 роки тому +2

    UA-cam doesn't deserve this video quality, you are awesome rob, DJEEEEENT 🤘

  • @kbmacro
    @kbmacro 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Machinophile
    @Machinophile 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @5stringsire
    @5stringsire 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @matthewlayne4656
    @matthewlayne4656 3 роки тому

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

  • @nickborrrego
    @nickborrrego 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos
    @johnsguitarmusicanddemos 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @SamuliFederley
    @SamuliFederley 3 роки тому +1

    Great video and excellent editing!!!

  • @Merjia
    @Merjia 3 роки тому +1

    The production here is fantastic.

  • @ViniciusMartarello
    @ViniciusMartarello 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @I-LOG
    @I-LOG 3 роки тому

    Amazing editing in this!!!

  • @huntersmith1372
    @huntersmith1372 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @_thomas1031
    @_thomas1031 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @T-Bore
    @T-Bore 3 роки тому

    Spectacular video, man!

  • @alecrisser12
    @alecrisser12 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @thrumyeyesphoto
    @thrumyeyesphoto 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @friendlyman9907
    @friendlyman9907 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @SuneSkeel
    @SuneSkeel 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 3 роки тому +1

    Loved the edit. Thanks for your efforts one and all

  • @chesterharris4452
    @chesterharris4452 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @anijay64
    @anijay64 Рік тому

    Those transitions are so clean!

  • @METALLiCMETALLEr
    @METALLiCMETALLEr 3 роки тому

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

  • @Ontheroad13
    @Ontheroad13 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @KnapfordMaster98
    @KnapfordMaster98 3 роки тому

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

  • @amylee5237
    @amylee5237 2 роки тому

    this channel feels very classic old school youtube. Great content

  • @manytrickpony695
    @manytrickpony695 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @andree-annebouchard9642
    @andree-annebouchard9642 Рік тому

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

  • @GabrielNardinMusic
    @GabrielNardinMusic 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @AFN2750
    @AFN2750 3 роки тому +1

    The transitions were so damn smooth

  • @dannyip3id
    @dannyip3id 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @benthorogood3917
    @benthorogood3917 3 роки тому +1

    JBurd killing it as usual!

  • @LuckeGabriel
    @LuckeGabriel 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @SamOladeji
    @SamOladeji 3 роки тому +1

    Yoooo, that djent transition killed me

  • @hhill4227
    @hhill4227 3 роки тому

    these transitions are insane

  • @Dirk_Berserk
    @Dirk_Berserk 3 роки тому

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

  • @muldel9143
    @muldel9143 3 роки тому +1

    I love you baby boy, glad you are back

  • @rly_media
    @rly_media 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @seemann2401
    @seemann2401 3 роки тому +1

    Great editing, great background music, great video

  • @RezandaEkaNugroho
    @RezandaEkaNugroho 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @attilahavasi6987
    @attilahavasi6987 3 роки тому

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

  • @carlosgr6178
    @carlosgr6178 3 роки тому +1

    Great edition as well, keep it up!

  • @KnowlesRyan
    @KnowlesRyan 3 роки тому

    That's some really clever editing and camera work!

  • @BackspinZX
    @BackspinZX 3 роки тому

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

  • @tomrabbani
    @tomrabbani 3 роки тому

    came here from the second channel for the guitar throwing, stayed for the octa-awesome 8 string facts

  • @_NickSF_
    @_NickSF_ 3 роки тому +4

    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
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Рік тому

      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

  • @cheeks3367
    @cheeks3367 3 роки тому

    Always a good day when rob uploads

  • @ReplicateReality
    @ReplicateReality 3 роки тому

    The transitions are epic

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @stellimari
    @stellimari 3 роки тому +1

    Very entertaining video/edit! Love your music!

  • @johnfarrar7448
    @johnfarrar7448 8 місяців тому

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

  • @SplotchTheCatThing
    @SplotchTheCatThing Рік тому

    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.

  • @animeshg9
    @animeshg9 Рік тому

    Bro. The videography and editing is op.. loved it ❤

  • @nyckoluz
    @nyckoluz 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @Oneroombelow07
      @Oneroombelow07 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @jakeayre8748
    @jakeayre8748 3 роки тому +76

    Your transitions give me anxiety lmao

    • @robscallon
      @robscallon  3 роки тому +11

      Here’s more ua-cam.com/video/zIovxHPbLNs/v-deo.html

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 3 роки тому +17

    "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.

  • @МаксимКобєлєв-у1р
    @МаксимКобєлєв-у1р 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Rob! It would be nice to create a video explaining all the different tunings you use for 8 strings

  • @diogoferreira9039
    @diogoferreira9039 3 роки тому +2

    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... :)

  • @irish_yoga3442
    @irish_yoga3442 3 роки тому

    Number 8 blowed my mind!

  • @number5592
    @number5592 3 роки тому

    The transitions were great!

  • @thegreenembers
    @thegreenembers 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @hanginman2715
    @hanginman2715 3 роки тому +2

    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

  • @lukeabrahamsen-collins808
    @lukeabrahamsen-collins808 3 роки тому +73

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

  • @IdoBerg
    @IdoBerg 3 роки тому

    it was so good!

  • @lewiekonggames
    @lewiekonggames 3 роки тому

    I was worried that you weren't going to djent but then you did and all is right with the world!

  • @Roxanneredpanda
    @Roxanneredpanda 3 роки тому +27

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

    • @bendooley550
      @bendooley550 3 роки тому +3

      Ah. So you didnt notice javier in the background.

    • @Viper-dz2kw
      @Viper-dz2kw 3 роки тому +1

      Ben Dooley Javier plays an 8 string guitar as well?

  • @isetmfriendsofire
    @isetmfriendsofire 3 роки тому

    Rob's new super high production value thibg like this is gonna take some getting used to

  • @landonfartwig8400
    @landonfartwig8400 3 роки тому +1

    2 vids in less than 3 days 🙌

  • @joshasdf9503
    @joshasdf9503 3 роки тому

    These visual effects are pretty good

  • @jamblexx
    @jamblexx Рік тому

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

  • @abula3412
    @abula3412 3 роки тому +275

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

    • @thelastdaybreathinginetern1385
      @thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @jorionedwards
      @jorionedwards 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @Tesswrench111
      @Tesswrench111 3 роки тому +5

      Ba na naaa, baa naa naaa

    • @ronsonesteban8632
      @ronsonesteban8632 3 роки тому

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

  • @ethanconner1189
    @ethanconner1189 2 роки тому +1

    Anybody else really like the editing and transitions

  • @apollojakeofficial
    @apollojakeofficial 3 роки тому +1

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