I know it seems goofy, but for some reason it's awkward for me to play. One silly little string extra, and it throws me off. No doubt I could get used to it. First time I ever picked up a 9 string I couldn't play a blessed thing.

It's an okay idea but one that doesn't really appeal to me. Of course, 12 strings don't appeal to me.

I have a friend with one of the McGuinn 7s and he loves it.