{"product_id":"new-caparison-tat-special-fm","title":"New Caparison TAT Special FM Rose Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a New Caparison TAT Special FM in Rose Burst. This neck through model is the flagship instrument from our friends in Japan. With its Austrian Blackwood body wings and 5 piece neck this one is sure to inspire more riffs than you may even be able to imagine! Let's make this one yours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8lbs. 2oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThunder Road Guitars is the Pacific Northwests destination for Caparison guitars! As an authorized dealer your new instrument will ship with its Reunion Blues Voyager case and a full professional setup from our in house tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rich-text__heading rte inline-richtext h2\"\u003eTAT Special FM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs a Caparison flagship design, the TAT-Special FM is an ever evolving instrument, and its line has been adjusted further in our perpetual chase for the perfect guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn order to create a snappier note attack, Jescar stainless steel jumbo frets are used throughout the range, and a full sounding note bloom and sustain are provided by the newly added Australian blackwood body wings in combination with a full thickness gorgeous flame maple top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKeeping in line with the Through and Through ethos, the TAT Special FM features neck through body construction, using a 5-piece maple \/ walnut neck with the matte surface extended to the very end of its playable area, ensuring a constant slippery and comfortable feel throughout the entire range - all the way to the 27th fret.This wood combination complements the aim of providing a full yet crisp sound while ensure excellent stability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn electric guitar of this caliber requires pickups to match, and the TAT-Special FM features the PH-Rm bridge pickup, a powerful and articulate unit that respects the guitar and the player's character, and the new SH-27FC neck pickup, which will provide authentic neck pickup sounds in spite of its location close to the bridge, with all the warm yet clear tones one might desire. The range of sounds on tap is deceptively large due to the rotary switch that will allow access to a number of different combinations, from more vintage leaning to modern sounding results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe TAT-Special FM comes in 3 new finishes: Moonlight, Aqua Burst and Rose Burst, which highlight the stunning flame maple top. The sides and back of the guitar are natural, in order to showcase the beautiful grain of the woods employed in its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaster luthier and head designer, Itaru Kanno notes that Australian Blackwood is perfectly suited to Caparison’s guitar designs, known for its rich and warm tone, with a moderate low-end response, and is said to be suitable for various musical genres. By adopting Australian Blackwood for the TAT-Special FM body, the warm and rich tone of the wood can be enjoyed in addition to the visual beauty of the flame maple grain pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: TAT Special FM\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: TAT Special\u003cbr\u003eBody Top: 5A Flame Maple\u003cbr\u003eBody: Australian Blackwood\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Schaller S-FRT II\u003cbr\u003eFinish: \u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eMoonlight, Aqua Burst, Rose Burst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Urethane Matte\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock Finish: Pro. Black\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish: Black, Cosmo Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Head\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Joint: Through and Through\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Maple \u0026amp; Walnut 5-Piece\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Caparison\u003cbr\u003eFretboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eBinding: White, Black Side Dots\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Radius: 350mmR to 400mmR\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 648mm (25 1\/2″)\u003cbr\u003eNut: 42mm Schaller Locking\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 27, Jumbo Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003ePosition Inlay: Clock Inlays\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Devil's Tail, TAT Sp. Logo\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock Angle: 15 Degrees\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Extras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck PU: Caparison SH-27FC\u003cbr\u003eMiddle PU: None\u003cbr\u003eBridge PU: Caparison PH-R\u003cbr\u003eControls: CTS Volume, 3-Way Lever Switch, 4-Way Rotary Switch\u003cbr\u003eStrings: RotoSound R9 (.009-.042)\u003cbr\u003eTuning: Regular (EADGBE)\u003cbr\u003eCase: Reunion Blues Voyager\u003cbr\u003eExtras: Certificate of Authenticity signed by Caparison Lead Designer, Tools, Fretguard with Moisture Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eCustom Switching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThe TAT Special features a rotary switch mode. When the 3-way pickup switch is in the center, the 4-position rotary switch selects the active pickup combination (see diagram). In the bridge or neck positions, the rotary switch is disabled, and the selected pickup outputs in humbucking mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caparison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48196271702257,"sku":"CAPROSEN05202026","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7260\/6632\/files\/DSC05423-Edit_afcab392-7924-4bf6-8083-ff77141a9e4c.jpg?v=1779310248","url":"https:\/\/s.thunderroadguitars.com\/products\/new-caparison-tat-special-fm","provider":"Thunder Road Guitars Seattle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}