On this day in the year 2000…

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r/wilco • u/MikeyM2023 • 9h ago

The credits on Sky Blue Sky have John playing “8 string guitar” on Hate it Here. Does anyone have any info on this instrument? I’m wondering if it’s showed up in the Wilco Loft or if it’s ever been seen live etc. thanks!

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On this day in the year 2000…

8 String Guitar