Looking for plans - 8 string guitar

[Dave Bagwill]

I'd like to make an 8-stringer, the two lowest strings - Low C and Low D - would not be designed to be fretted.
Any suggestions as to how to approach this?

[John Parchem]

I'd like to make an 8-stringer, the two lowest strings - Low C and Low D - would not be designed to be fretted.
Any suggestions as to how to approach this?

I have taken a normal body and added a wider neck. But I fretted those two strings. You are describing a harp guitar. You can do what you are talking about with a normal sized neck with a head stock extension for the two strings. The bridge with be extended as well to the bass side, not on center.

[Dave Bagwill]

Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks.

[Herman]

I cannot help you here, but why a 8 string?
Herman

[Dave Bagwill]

For the same reasons that professional players like to use them - extended range, more and easier open tunings. Somewhat like a harp guitar, essentially, but easier to make.
The real reason? Fun!!

[Herman]

That is a good reason.
Herman

[John Parchem]

For the same reasons that professional players like to use them - extended range, more and easier open tunings. Somewhat like a harp guitar, essentially, but easier to make.
The real reason? Fun!!

It looks like fun to me!