Capurso Guitars is a high-end brand based in Italy that produces high-quality handmade basses.
They are known for being trusted and used by many musicians, including Gabriele Costa and Giacomo Turra. (Titles omitted)
The instruments made by builder Andrea Capurso are all traditional, experimental, and musical.
He turns brilliant concepts into instruments with solid skill.
The Spiral is based on Fender's traditional style, but with a more modern development potential.
As you can see, this one is based on the Precision Bass.
The body is made of alder, the neck is red maple, and the fingerboard is Indian rosewood, giving it a classic composition.
They often use modern compositions such as elegant-looking top materials and ash necks, but this model is quite simple.
The fact that it uses a bridge that incorporates carbon is a bit unique.
It's not easy to make a simple comparison, so it's hard to put its features into words, but the light sound and clear attack are definitely characteristics of this guitar, and I think the bridge also has an influence on that.
The pickups are MAMA Pickups from Italy.
The acoustic part is already designed to have a well-balanced string vibration, and the PU just outputs it clearly.
It's a truly beautiful design.
The preamp is a 2-band EQ made by Xander Electronics from Italy.
Andrea Capurso, the builder of Capurso Guitars, was heavily involved in the design of the preamp.
His ideas are incorporated into his work, so it's only natural that it's a good match.
The feel of the guitar is extremely light, and the nuance of how it responds sensitively to small touches while producing a loud sound is very impressive.
Because the neck is of very high quality, the string action is low to allow you to feel that.
Personally, I think it would also fit better with a slightly higher string action for a stronger feel.
When you turn off the preamp, it becomes even more vintage-like sound.
You can use it in either way according to your preference, and I think it is very practical in either way.
This is a guitar made by a rare Italian genius builder.
Please give it a try.
●SPECS
Body: ALDER
Neck: RED MAPLE
Fretboard: INDIAN ROSEWOOD
Scale: 34"
Radius: 16"
Nut: BONE 45mm
Truss rod: DOUBLE/CARBON FIBER
Neck profile: OGIVAL 20 mm - 22 mm
frets: 6230
Dot: WHITE RESIN
Pickups: MAMA PJ
Preamp: XANDER 2B
Finishing: GLOSS NITROLACQUER
It will be delivered after being adjusted by GIB's craftsmen for easy playability.
Accessories: None
Text: Terao Ryuma
Inspector: Miura
Product photos: Miura
Manufacturer's warranty included
◯ About GIB, TONIQ warranty
● Maintenance free forever
For instruments purchased at our store, you can use the "string vibration setup" (usually 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)
- Please present a warranty card with your name written on it.
- Only the person who purchased the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop is eligible.
- Please bear various expenses such as shipping costs.
● Repurchase price guarantee
If you sell the purchased item within 6 months after purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price at our store. The price is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.
● Defect guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignments, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use during a certain warranty period from the time of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be made if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that in the following cases, a fee will be charged even during the warranty period.
- In the case of breakdown or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
- When replacing consumables.
- In the case of breakdown or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- In the case of breakdown or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions described in the instruction manual.
- In the case of breakdown or damage in parts that have been repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
- If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty is only provided for purchases in Japan)
The product will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas destinations.
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