Torben1

Getting an 8 string was fun and interesting, and I learned some small things about scale patterns on it, but It's not really comfortable.

I like using the lower strings for some stoner kind of power chord stuff though. When jamming some lead stuff I tend to play higher notes, and for chords I can't really use the 8 string anyways. So I never play the high and low strings at the same time. I really just have the 8 string to play the lower 3 strings

So I was thinking of selling the 8 string and getting a baritone guitar instead. My questions are:
- can I put thicker strings on the baritone and tune down to F#?
- does it make any difference, am I just not used to the wider 8 string neck yet?

thanks a lot. The guitars in question are a "Schecter Omen 8" and a "Chapman Guitars ML1 Mod Baritone"