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Why do I want an 8 string?

I love me my Washburn 2802. BIG sound, but only use it on a couple tunes in the band. I play it finger style, and it never fails to please. Well, please ME, anyway. YMMV, but just go ahead and get one. You know you want to... Oh, and through a chorus effect, mmmm mmm.