Custom made for Charlie, dated 10-00, this 7 string is a distinct departure from his signature specifications. This is more “bass-like” than “guitar-like,” with a 1/2" string spacing at the bridge and a 32 1/4" bass scale length. The treble scale length is 28", making this a versatile instrument, capable of accepting a wide range of string gauges with many tuning possibilities. Charlie used it tuned (low to high) EAD (like a bass) and ADGB (like a guitar). He like the sound of the long scale as compared to his signature model, but the long scale was harder to play in his style because of the finger stretch required at times.
Quilted maple top with black accent stripe
Spruce back with maple center strip and black accent stripes
Maple neck with black head overlay and 2 1/8" nut width.
Ebony fretboard with curly maple binding, black accent stripe, and abalone
dot inlay
Bartolini pickups with stereo outputs for 3 ‘bass’ strings and
4 ‘guitar’ strings
Volume control and pickup selector for ‘guitar,’ volume control
for ‘bass’
Gold hardware
Novax proprietary individual bridge system with ‘GraphTech’ saddles
Hardshell case included
1 year warranty
$2,900.00 plus shipping