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Old Nik says: "Caparison builds are at the pinnacle of production model
guitars available today. The Brocken 8 is a shining example of
impeccable playability, leading with quality components, masterfully
crafted to create a synergistic dream machine that will delight You and
Yours for many years to come... If You need an extreme guitar with
sensibility, look no further than the Caparison Brocken 8, available at
Noisebug Electronics."
Manufacturer Description:
With a forward-thinking, functional approach to design, Caparison’s
Brocken FX-WM opened the guitar playing experience to a whole new world
of possibilities and this is further realised with the 8 string model.
It’s streamlined, effective and deceivingly simple specification employs
a long, slender neck scale, with 27 frets that increases the realm of
tuning capabilities. The beautiful 5-piece maple/walnut neck, offers up
a security for its extensive size. In addition, two titanium rods were
built into the neck, eliminating any chance of warping and increasing
the guitar’s strength, stability and performance.
To further enhance the Brocken FX-WM 8’s playability, it has the same
shape and head design as an “Apple Horn 8” developed with Mattias “IA”
Eklundh. This isn’t a diversion from the existing model by any means,
just a design to fit the 8 string model. Brass saddles were selected
for a Hip-Shot 8 string bridge, using brass for a clearer tone and a
short saddle is attached to secure a movable range. A Gotoh lock tuner
is fixed to the machine head to stabilise the tuning capabilities and
the nut width is set to 49mm. It has a beautiful ebony fretboard and
classic Caparison neck grip, so this behemoth has a remarkable balance
in its tone and along with its Matte finish is a joy to witness and
play.
The Brocken Body is a Walnut/Mahogany (“WM”) structure, Walnut on the
top and Mahogany on the back. The Walnut top, gives the Brocken a wide
tonal range, from the richest bass to the clearest treble, whilst the
Mahogany back sustains and maintains the impressive clarity and
definition this guitar delivers. As the neck increases, inevitably, so
does the guitar’s weight – this is stabilized and perfectly balanced by
setting the thickness of the Brocken 8’s beautiful body to 40mm.
Caparison offers amazing functionality to their masterful designs and
The Brocken 8 is no exception. With a simple 5-way selector switch and
control over the master volume (which has been relocated on this model
to its backside), a huge range of sounds can be produced by combining
pickups using the Schaller mega switch. Add perfect access to all 27
frets and Caparison’s impeccable playing comfort and witness how a
spectacular extended range guitar is made.
Body
Body Shape: AH8
Body Material:
Top: Walnut
Back: Mahogany
Bridge: Hip-Shot 8 String Fixed .175
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: 5 piece Maple-Walnut, Twin Titanium Support Rods
Neck Grip: AH8
Fingerboard Material: Ebony with White Binding
Fingerboard Radius: R350 to R400
Scale Length: 658.8mm (27")
Nut Width: 54mm
No. Of Frets: 27
Fret Type: Jumbo
Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ
Position Inlay: None
Headstock: Devil's Tail 8 with White Binding
Head Angle: 15 Degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 MG-T
Electronics
Pickup: Dimarzio
Neck Position: PAF 8
Bridge Position: D Activator 8
Controls:
Master Volume(CTS)
Schaller Mega Switch Model M (5-Way Lever Switch)
Finish
Head Top: Pro. Black
Neck Finish: Oil Finish
Body Finish: Natural Matte
Hardware: Hip-Shot Black, Gotoh Cosmo Black
Miscellaneous
Tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, 7LowB, 8LowF#
Strings: RotoSound .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.074
Included Accessories
Case: AH8 Fitted Hard Case
Allen Wrenches
Certificate of Authenticity
Product Specs
Condition:Brand New
Make:Caparison
Model:Brocken 8
Categories:Solid Body
Made In:Japan
English
