Guitarists - Charlie Hunter

[Scotteq]

.....is a God ()

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Here's an Hour to worship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8xPaAnx5OM


6 minutes for the TLR crowd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B7btsk6ASE

 

[Markbnj]

Not really the kind of jazz I like, but what's up with that fretboard? Wild.

 

[bradley]

Johnny Hiland slow blues jam-2009 Dallas Guitar Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZqhCYO2s6s

 

[Scotteq]

Not really the kind of jazz I like, but what's up with that fretboard? Wild.

http://novaxguitars.com/sales/ch8.html

"Fanned" frets

There's two main factors for a given pitch of a string: Length and tension. For a given tension, Longer length will give you a lower pitch. So logically enough, Lower pitches work best with a longer length. You can tighten the string more to reach a Higher pitch, but that has undesirable effects (breakage and a 'shrill' tone). The same in reverse: For a shorter length, less tension gets a lower note; and it's absolutely possible to not have the string tight enough to perform well. Think of a grand piano from top down, and you get a good visual of what I'm trying to describe.

A standard guitar is about 24 1/2 inches from nut to bridge. A bass guitar is about 34 inches (and often longer for a 5 string), to accommodate for the tension needs of the lower pitch strings.

On a 'Fanned' design, there's a different overall length for each string in order to more optimally accommodate for the best balance of tension. Ralph Novak came up with the idea, and it works well for Charlie because Mr Hunter combines 5 and 6 strings of an electric guitar with a two or three bass strings.

 

[LikeLinus]

I only watches the part of the 6 minute version and had to turn it off because of his HORRIBLE guitar tone. Sounded like shit to be honest. Good player and interesting guitar though.

 

[Ruptga]

He's good, not really my style though. I'm more into Satriani, Friedman, Petrucci, Malmsteen, Macalpine, etc. Unfortunately I know jack about guitars, unless Rock Band counts.

 

[Markbnj]

http://novaxguitars.com/sales/ch8.html

"Fanned" frets

There's two main factors for a given pitch of a string: Length and tension. For a given tension, Longer length will give you a lower pitch. So logically enough, Lower pitches work best with a longer length. You can tighten the string more to reach a Higher pitch, but that has undesirable effects (breakage and a 'shrill' tone). The same in reverse: For a shorter length, less tension gets a lower note; and it's absolutely possible to not have the string tight enough to perform well. Think of a grand piano from top down, and you get a good visual of what I'm trying to describe.

A standard guitar is about 24 1/2 inches from nut to bridge. A bass guitar is about 34 inches (and often longer for a 5 string), to accommodate for the tension needs of the lower pitch strings.

On a 'Fanned' design, there's a different overall length for each string in order to more optimally accommodate for the best balance of tension. Ralph Novak came up with the idea, and it works well for Charlie because Mr Hunter combines 5 and 6 strings of an electric guitar with a two or three bass strings.

Ah, ok, interesting. I didn't notice the varying string length in the vid but it makes sense. So the length of the string is proportionate to the fan of the frets. Pretty intriguing idea, but I'm challenged enough when the frets are all the same distance apart.

 

[twinrider1]

I recognize the talent needed to play like that, but that just didn't grab me. I don't really go for the one man band thing. I don't really go gaga over the percussionist guitar guys that drum on their acoustics either (Sorry Tommy E.) An accent here and there is ok, but otherwise, just have a guy on bass and one on drums.

I watched the short clip...It was a weird tone. Sounded like a keyboard at times.

 

[Scotteq]

I watched the short clip...It was a weird tone. Sounded like a keyboard at times.

The bass and guitar sections of his axe use separate outputs. He often uses a Leslie* for the guitar, and that's the tone you're hearing.


*a 'Leslie' was made for the old Hammond B3 organs. It uses a motor driven bipolar horn tweeter which spins around at whatever speed selected by the musician...

 

[Oyeve]

Not my style of music and wtf is with the taking a dump grin? Seriously, not even close to guitar godliness.

 

[TheAdvocate]

Technically proficient, yes.

Boring as hell.

I'd rather listen to a songwriter, even if they're playing nothing but open chords. Melody > wankery.

 

[bradley]

Johnny Hiland Chicken Pickin' at the Gig-FX Booth NAMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x13KzAF9IeU