GHOST FRET
MODERN
The Ghost Fret is back, and we couldn’t be more excited.
This time round we have made some improvements, tweaks and minor alterations to the classic. From improved body carving and strap lock placement through to the introduction of Korina wood for the first time ever to the Chapman range.
Of course the Ghost Fret still comes equipped with the spec you would expect from Chapman including stainless steel frets, roasted maple neck, and Hipshot locking tuners.
After extensive testing we settled on a pair of USA Seymour Duncan’s for this beast, a Ceramic “Distortion” in the neck and an ALNICO 5 “Alternative 8” in the bridge bringing a full spectrum of power and articulation.
From smooth blues through to searing Metal, the Chapman Ghost Fret has everything you need and more.
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BODY Solid Korina Carve
HEADSTOCK Angled Stealth Headstock
TUNERS Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
STRING NUT 43mm Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Nut
NECK Roasted Maple – Dark Colour with Satin Finish
NECK JOINT Set Neck with Volute
NECK SIZE WIDTH NUT 43mm, 22F 57mmNECK THICKNESS including fret height: 1F 22mm 12F 23mm
NECK PROFILE C Shape
TRUSS ROD Dual Action
FRETBOARD Macassar Ebony with Rolled Edges
FRETBOARD RADIUS 350mm (~13.5″)
FRETS 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
FRET MARKERS Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots
12TH FRET INLAY Pearloid Infinity
SCALE LENGTH 648mm (~24.75″)BRIDGE Chapman String Through hardtail
STRAP BUTTONS Chapman Strap Locks
STRINGS Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)
GIG BAG Included
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NECK PICKUP Seymour Duncan Distortion
MAGNET Ceramic
DC RESISTANCE 13k ohms
BRIDGE PICKUP Seymour Duncan Alternative 8
MAGNET Alnico 8
DC RESISTANCE 17.9k ohms
PICKUP SWITCH 3 way Toggle Switch
CONTROLS Master Volume (500k), Master Tone (500k) with push pull coil split -
TONE KNOB IN / TONE KNOB OUT
POSITION 1 Bridge Humbucker / Inner Coil
POSITION 2 Bridge & Neck Humbuckers / Inner Coils
POSITION 3 Neck Humbucker / Inner Coil
ROASTED MAPLE NECK
The Ghost Fret comes with a super quick, C-shaped set neck in roasted maple with a stunning Macassar Ebony fretboard and beautifully rolled edges. This combination of materials helps to prevent unwanted movement in the neck and offers the stability you will need for alternative tunings.
PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION
Almost 12 years ago the first Chapman Ghost Fret prototypes were originally made in Korina, so we thought it was about time we brought back that awesome lightweight timber.
Beautifully carved for comfort, the body comes stained in Goblin Blood Green, Black Bat Shadow and the original Sonic Boom Blue modeled exactly after Rob Chapman’s “Sky Nail”.
SEYMOUR DUNCAN PICKUPS
After deliberation by our design team, we decided on a pair of Seymour Duncan USA Buckers, the fabled Duncan “Distortion” in the neck, and the “Alternative 8” in the bridge.
This duo of ceramic and Alnico is a flexible, powerful, and perfect addition to this beast.
