1992 Novax 5 String Electric Mandolin - 5 String Mandolin, Fan Fret Electric Guitar
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Novax Guitars and Basses are fanned fret innovators. Long known to be the guitar of choice for the incredible Charlie Hunter, Novax delivers toneful instruments with great fit and finish -- consistently. This fan-fret 5 String Electric Mandolin is a rare bird indeed. Very few were ever produced, which is a bit of a mystery, because this is one seriously cool and original instrument. From the modern shape, to the great sounding pickups, this little guy has killer looks and a sound that will make your jaw drop.
Novax Guitars and Basses are fanned fret innovators. Long known to be the guitar of choice for the incredible Charlie Hunter, Novax delivers toneful instruments with great fit and finish -- consistently. This fan-fret ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Alder
- Top Wood: Alder
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: N/A
- Binding: None
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: None
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: N/A
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Tuner Finish: Black
- Measurements
- Body Size: Solidbody
- Scale: 15 in. (381 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 1/2 in. (38.1 mm)
- String Spacing: 1 7/8 in. (47.75 mm)
- Body Length: 14 1/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 8 in.
- Lower Bout: 10 1/4 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 1 1/2 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 1 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 24
- Extras
- Cutaway: Double
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: 2 Bartolini Single Coils
- Condition: Excellent, no real wear at all. Very clean.
Player Reviews:
"Many of you know I love fan fret instruments, the even tension, improved intonation and natural feel are the benefits to the player. Time and time again we hand clients fan fretted instruments and they are surprised how much they DON"t feel the difference, but enjoy the benefits. This little Mando is a player's beast. Fast neck, great tone and look that will set you apart on stage. " - Paul Heumiller
"It's fun playing a five-string electric mandolin. The tuning is CGDAE so it covers the range of the mandola and the mandolin opening up amazing possibilities for the electric player. The fan fret design makes the tension even on all of the strings which really helps the playability. It would be a blast to put this through the same kinds of effects one might use on electric guitar. My sample was made using a clean unaltered tone so that the great pickup tone could be heard, but this little guy can scream when running on overdrive." - Al Petteway
"I'm not a mandolin player, but I cannot deny my attraction to this great little Novax. There's nothing else like it, and it sounds really good!" - Steven Dembroski
