This Caparison - What Do You Think?, Ace signature "Susanoh" model
Chief Brody
Nov 2 2008, 02:11 AM
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Hey guys,

I came across this guitar in one of my local guitar shops, i'd never seen it before and it was pretty damn expensive ($3500! @_@) anyhoo, it's the signature model for some Japanese artist called "Ace" (from a band interestingly called "Face to the Ace") and i was kinda drawn to it because it looks pretty different to most other guitars i usually see.

Chances are i'd be hard pressed to get one for cheaper when i'm living back in the UK so i thought it might be nice to consider picking it up in the future and bringing it back with me.

I haven't played it yet, the owner of the store i went to is pretty annoying and assumes that you're gong to by anything you try, so i definitely don't wanna get his hopes up with the most expensive guitar in the store (just yet hehe).

Anyhoo here are the specs, lemme know what you think!









“SUSANOH” Transparent Red with Black Line The original body shape is designed by Ace,
whom is a Japanese leading guitarist.
Ace named it after Japanese old god "SUSANOH" by the image of the shape.

The structures of the body and neck are based on Angelus-ACE,
and mounted the original control invented by Ace,
which is the professional control pattern to manipulate 3 humbucking pickups.


Transparent Red with Black Line (with Hard Case)
Specifications
NECK JOINT: Set in Neck

HEAD
HEAD STOCK: Angelus
HEAD ANGLE: 15 degrees
MACHINE HEADS: Gotoh SG301-01
NECK
NECK MATERIAL: Mahogany
NECK GRIP: Caparison
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
NECK SCALE: 24 3/4 inch. (628mm)
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
NO of FRETS: 24 Frets
FRETS: Jumbo
NUT: Schaller Locking Nut R4
POSITION INLAY: Prayer
BODY
BODY SHAPE: SUSANOH Arched Top
BODY MATERIAL: Flame Maple Top, Mahogany Back
BRIDGE: Schaller S FRT-II ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
NECK PICKUP: Caparison SH-N
CENTER PICKUP: Caparison SH-N
BRIDGE PICKUP: Caparison PH-R
CONTROLS: ACE Original Special Control
(Master Volume(CTS), 3 Way Lever Switch,
2 Mini Switch)
FINISH
Head Top: Black
Body Finish: Transparent Red with Black Line
Hardware Color: Gold
Tuning
Regular

OTHERS
Strings: Dean Markley NickelSteel (.009-.042)
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-ACE), Adjustable Wrench

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Marshmall0wz
Nov 2 2008, 02:12 AM
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i love mini switches haha. Im sure its quality and probably sound and plays amazing too

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FrankW
Nov 2 2008, 03:04 AM
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Have you checked out the other Caparison models? Really nice... smile.gif

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Nov 2 2008, 03:09 PM
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Sweet guitar, my guess it's a killer one smile.gif

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Nov 2 2008, 03:45 PM
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I really dislike the shape. I love my Caparison TAT2 and Horus smile.gif

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Unique looking axe

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