ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Eight-string guitar

So, you know how a normal guitar has six strings? Well, an eight-string guitar is just like a normal guitar, but it has two extra strings.

The extra strings are like a bonus, because they can make new sounds that you can't make with just six strings.

When you play the eight-string guitar, you use your fingers or a pick to pluck or strum the strings. You can make different sounds depending on which strings you play and how hard you pluck them.

Some people love playing the eight-string guitar because it's like having a whole new toy to play with. It can be a little bit harder to learn at first, but once you get the hang of it, you can create some really cool music.