CHARLIE HUNTER 8-STRING

ppal · #1 02-11-2011, 04:16 PM

Charlie Hunter 8-string Novax Fanned Fret Guitar

Beautiful CH 8-string "hand" built by Ralph Novax in 1998 (I’m the original owner). Exquisite condition not a scratch on it...just like new. AAA Flame Maple top and neck, AAA Walnut body, Pau ferro fretboard, Bartolini p/u's, 5 position toggle switch for p/u's, Expression body type, two seperate outputs for guitar and bass, string thru body, neck thru body. This guitar has never gigged...I’m also throwing in the original Novax soft case (just like new). Brand new 8-string Novax's go for $3,600 and up with lesser electronics, lesser grade woods, and made on C&C machines. Ralph doesn't make hand made guitars like this anymore with “hand made” attention to details unless you’re willing to pay top dollar for it. Get this one for a steal-- $2,500

CONUS ONLY, NO TRADES

Payment can be made by PayPal or U.S. Postal Money Order

Pics here:

http://s1216.photobucket.com/albums/...ter%208strimg/

line6bassist · #2 02-11-2011, 04:51 PM

wow!! very nice

EduardoK · #3 02-11-2011, 11:42 PM

So very cool!
Samples would be awesome!

ppal · #4 02-14-2011, 04:06 PM

PRICE DROP---$2,500---PRICE DROP

MOTIVATED TO SELL!!!!!

MusicMan27 · #5 02-24-2011, 08:01 AM

Somebody buy this before I have to!!!

ppal · #6 03-02-2011, 07:09 PM

Any bassists interested in a CH 8-string? maybe I need to post on a guitar board. $2,500 shipped, no trades

Infrasonik B. · #7 03-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Now when you say "hand" made, are you emphasizing the fact that it's made by hand or are you saying it's "sort of" made by hand?

sorry just curious, sweet bass..guitar...string thing lol

Always wanted to try one of these, too bad you're not close to Canada or willing to sell to us Canadians

Good luck with the sale!!

armywalaby · #8 03-03-2011, 08:51 AM

Very nice bass, but way out of my price range. Thankfully, a bump isn't!

**j-raj** · #9 03-03-2011, 09:53 AM

That is killer, I have always wanted to try one. I wonder if you could do it in straight 4ths from a low B... Maybe that it is pointless to do so...

Hey you might want to post this on the gear page: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/

There are a few CH fans on there.

ppal · #10 03-03-2011, 07:52 PM

Hey thanks j-raj for the heads up and link...maybe i'll have better luck there.

**j-raj** · #11 03-04-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppal

Hey thanks j-raj for the heads up and link...maybe i'll have better luck there.

I also posted it on my Facebook for you.

devine · #12 04-13-2011, 04:22 PM

PM'd

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portraitoftracy · #13 04-13-2011, 05:00 PM

Considering Charlie switched back to 7 strings, he told me he was killing himself trying to play 8, I should probably stick with 4.

BabyWhiteTiger · #14 04-15-2011, 07:51 AM

Just saw Charlie play list night. He did play a 7 string, but he still tore it up! This instrument looks great, I bet it's a blast to play.

jlane72t · #15 04-15-2011, 08:04 AM

I'm seeing him tonight....but couldn't even comprehend playing that myself...

ghiadub · #16 04-15-2011, 09:34 AM

I have been lucky enough to play this instrument (Thanks Paul!) and it is not that bad actually. Compared to a guitar, it is a bit of a stretch, but for a bassist used to the longer scale length, it was very comfortable. The neck feels narrower than most 5 string basses, and the scale is shorter too. BTW: Charlie is not a big guy.

Playing guitar and bass at the same time - not as easy as Charlie makes it look