The Five Most Annoying Comments 7-, 8- and 9-String Guitarists Hear
Andrew Baena has been playing extended-range guitars for nearly 10 years, and during that time he’s received his share of remarks about his instrument of choice.
So he decided to put together a video counting down the top five annoying comments players of seven-, eight- and nine-string guitars receive.
“I hear these comments almost daily,” Baena says. “I’m sure anyone else who plays a seven-, eight- or nine-string guitar can relate.”
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