Melobar CC-8?

Todd Weger · Post by **Todd Weger** » 19 Apr 2001 7:26 am

Hello -- Has anyone here played or own a Melobar CC-8? I find them beautiful looking laps, and I'm sure they sound as good or even better than they look. I'd like to order one (probably not until next year), but am just wondering how people like them. I prefer the 8-string spacing, as it's about the same as my 6-string guitar's spacing, and I switch back and forth quite a bit.

Thanks!
TJW

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Todd James Weger/RD/RTD
www.franchise-yourself.com
1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (E13, C6)

Chris Walke · Post by **Chris Walke** » 19 Apr 2001 10:22 am

Hey TJ, that's one of my holy grail steels...at least I think so. Never played one, but based on my opinion of my SLS, it's got to be fantastic. And those features for the price...

Gary Geers · Post by **Gary Geers** » 19 Apr 2001 2:25 pm

Todd, I bought a new CC8 a couple of years ago, and am still very glad I did. Great action, tone & sustain. Mine is clear-coated natural maple with all black hardware, which looks great, too.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 19 Apr 2001 6:44 pm

I own one and will agree with everything said in the above posts.
Great sound,playability,and appearance.You cannot go wrong owning one.

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Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 24 Apr 2001 7:36 am

Ok, I probably can't tick Ted off with this since he's already so backed up with orders...(!) I have a really nice condition Melobar 8 string I could let one of you guys have reasonably. I believe it's in between the Tomahawk and CC8 style as far as features. Really beautiful Dark green metallic, Paul Barth pickup, sounds great. Ask for a picture. Just got too many steels ...

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Mark van Allen-"Blueground Undergrass" Pedal, Non-Pedal, Lap, and Dobro