Caparison TAT

2008 Caparison TAT Red Sunset (Modified)

2008 NAMM Show Caparison TAT I Red Sunset

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The original TAT model was among the first ground-breaking designs that established the core vision behind the conception of Caparison guitars.

This classic model has now been reintroduced as a 2025 version, featuring the original neck-through design with a 648mm scale length, 24 frets, and an SSH pickup configuration. Crafted from Alder, the body mirrors the inaugural TAT, delivering a versatile and expansive tonal range.

The distinctive curved top enhances playability while maintaining the exceptional sound quality.

For the 2025 edition, the neck features a robust 5-piece blend of maple and walnut, complemented by an Ebony fingerboard and stainless-steel jumbo frets. The high-output “PH-R” bridge pickup is direct mounted for optimal clarity and responsiveness, complimented with Caparison “SH-NC” single-sized humbucking pickups for the middle and neck positions. A 5-way Schaller Megaswitch provides an extensive array of unique tonal options.

Modifications

Purchased used (in new condition) from a collector in Japan. In heavy rotation currently for this project.. Alot of different pickups in this one over the years and most recently settled on a Bare Knuckle in the bridge, and the stock Caparison pick-up in the neck. The blend of both is super clean, crisp and fat.

  • Fu-Tone Noiseless Springs
  • Floyd Rose Big Block (Brass)
  • 3-Way Switch (middle pickup disconnected / B/BN/N Configuration)
  • Bare Knuckle Aftermath Bridge PU (53mm, short leg, black cover)
  • Luminlay Numbered Vol. Knob (black)
  • Replaced output jack
  • Moved Volume to Tone location
  • Removed Tone
  • Removed Coil Splitting
  • Replaced volume potentiometer (Dimarzio 500k)
  • Setup w/Ernie Ball 10-46 Strings

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