Looking for 8-string Baritone to play 2-2-2-1

[cdkrugjr]

Guys,

I've been playing Renn Guitar repertoire on a Bari strung for Low G.

While a bari is roughly the right scale, a Renn guitar had double courses on 2, 3, and 4.

What I'm imagining is an inexpensive 8-string that could be setup with 7 strings to replicate the Renaissance without dropping 5-large on a Repro.

Any downside to dropping a string off the first course, other than having to re-cut the nut and possibly fuss with the bridge?

Thanks


CD

[Mezcalero]

Here is a link to Reverb posting:

https://reverb.com/item/28312460-kal...-8-string-used