This special T-bird is Chapin's expression of a classic T with a bump up in tonal attitude and authority. Building this type of hybrid is dangerous and requires great care to maintain the ideal balance of chime and girth of tone. This particular piece beautifully marries the vibe, feel and sound of an early T with the thick clarity of a '55 LP custom. the specs are as follows:

Body: lightweight alder / Neck: highly flamed maple, medium soft V turning to a C / Fingerboard: old growth brazilian rosewood / Radius: 9 - 12 compound / Fretwire: Dunlop 6203 / Inlays: mother of pearl dots w/ abalone & M.O.P. shades at the 12th fret / Bridge: vintage T with 3 piece intonated brass saddles / Pickups: custom wind hybrid Tele/P90 Bridge w/ alnico P90 neck / Pickguard: 3 ply black / Finish: vintage 2 tone sunburst nitrocellulose