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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
 Posted - 01/16/2010 : 19:35:24
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So i'm certain that i don't need a big amp stack as i'm a student and live with loads of neighbors so i decided to start saving for a guitar. after much research i have settled on a brand. Now the problem is that i cannot choose which model.
First we have the Caparison TAT Special LTD:
Trans Black Cherry:
Trans Rose:
Next the Caparison TAT Special:
Amber:
Trans Black:
The TAT Special's have the following specs:
Specifications
Neck Joint: Neck Through Body
HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with "Through And Through" Logo/White Binding
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: 5Pcs.Maple-Walnut/Oiled Finish
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 27 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2, 42mm
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: TAT Special
Body Material: Top-Quilted or Flamed Maple, Back-Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II
ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison SH-27F
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS), 3Way Lever Switch, 4 Way Rotary Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Black(Gloss)
Body Finish: Trans.Black Cherry,
Trans.Rose., Amber, Trans Black.(Gloss)
Hardware Color: Schaller-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
Tuning
Regular
OTHERS
Strings: Dean Markley NickelSteel (.009-.042)
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench
Rotary switch Position Alignments
1. Neck Pickup Split Coil (inside)
2. Bridge Pickup Split Coil (inside)
3. Neck Pickup Split Coil (inside)+ Bridge Pickup Split Coil (inside)
4. Neck Pickup Humbucking + Bridge Pickup Humbucking
Next model i like is the Dellinger Christopher Amott:
Specifications
Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck
HEAD
Head Stock: Davil's Tail with "Christopher Amott" Signature/ White Binding
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony with White binding
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2
Position Inlay: 12 Fret Arch Enemy Inlay
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II ELECTRONICS/PICKUP
Neck Position: Seymour Duncan SH-1n
Center Position: Seymour Duncan SH-1n
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS) ,5 Way Lever Switch
Master Tone(CTS)
FINISH
Head Top: Pro.White
Neck Finish: Mat Finish
Body Finish: Pro.White
Hardware Color: Chrome
OTHERS
Strings: Dean Markley Nickelsteel LTHB* (.010-.052)
Tuning: Dropped C
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench
*This guitar will be with C tuning upon delivery.
*The String gauge is different from the actual gauage that Christopher uses.
Dellinger II:
Pro. Black.
Oiled Mahagony:
Specifications
Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck
HEAD
Head Stock: Davil's Tail with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II
ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison PH-F
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS) ,3 Way Toggle Switch, Master Tone with Bridge and Neck Pickup Coil Split Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Gloss Black
Neck Finish: oil Finish
Body Finish: Pro. Black,(Pro Finish)
Oiled Mahogany(Oil Finish)
Hardware Color: Schaller-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
Tuning: Reguler
OTHERS
Strings: Dean Markley Nickelsteel Light (.009-.042)
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench
And finally the Orbit
Specifications
Neck Joint: Neck Through Body
HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with "Orbit" Logo/White Binding
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 27 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2, 42mm
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: Orbit
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II
ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison SH-27F
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume with Pickup Selector Switch (Push-Push switch control does NOT have mixed position with Bridge Pickup and Neck Pickup)
FINISH
Head Top: Black Mat
Body Finish: Pro.Black, Pro.White (Pro. Finish)
Hardware Color: Schaller-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
Tuning
Regular
OTHERS
Strings: Dean Markley NickelSteel (.009-.042)
Accessories: Hard Case, Adjustable Wrench
The price of the TAT special is higher than the rest but besides for that i would like to hear any comments which might help me decide!
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2010 : 19:57:39
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Not really my sort of guitars but from as a single coil fan and from a purely aesthetic point i like the special in amber as it looks a bit different to the usual dark colours these sort of guitars usually come in and also the fact you can coil split the pickups ...the signature model in white also caught my eye and you have the middle pickup option as well...why does the amott model come shipped tuned to C...?.... |
Edited by - FRANZONI on 01/16/2010 19:58:00 |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2010 : 20:11:17
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Yeah those are the ones i liked at first sight aswell. the Christopher Amott signature is shipped in C tuning because his bands songs are in C standard as are quite a few other metal bands nowadays. I like the TAT because it seems multifunctional. the Dellinger II and Orbit give me this metal only fibe and i play all kinds of music althoug mainly metal.
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 14:51:40
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| have you tried any of these out i would choose what is in the store and feels comfortable |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 17:25:48
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| I have two Caparison PH-F on my Squier Subsonic baritone, these are great pickups, made by Gotoh I´ve heard. |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2010 : 21:15:51
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Yeah the Caparison pick ups are indeed made my Gotoh. I personally don't like guitar manufacturers making their own pickups but these actually sound good. In my other guitars i have put Dimarzio or EMG pickups.
I have played the Dellinger II and a normal TAT which has a painted back which i'm not a fan of. but the TAT Special's have oiled necks so thats good. |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 16:26:56
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I really can't make up my mind, I now have amplifier stacks with attentuators floating through my head now. Not to mention my everlasting desire for the GLAB GSC-3. I hate GAS, the normal cure is that you don't have any more but the problem is that i do have the money because ive been saving up for a while and sold my amps when i left Taiwan. Well aslong as i haven't chosen i'm still saving money  |
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JCDenton6
Bronze Member
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 16:32:48
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| That Trans Black Cherry Caparison looks beastly, like it's screaming to be played on. Might be my next guitar |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2010 : 17:04:52
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| I must agree those quilted maple tops are killing me! This pictures makes the Rose look great too. for some reason it doesn't look as good on the smaller picture. |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2010 : 16:19:23
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| The TAT Special LTD Trans. Black Cherry is looking the best at the moment but i have not definitively decided yet. |
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