Caparison Guitars at bmusic.com.au - Dellinger, Dellinger II, Dellinger Seven String

The Dellinger is Caparison's own standard "SuperStrat" with 24 frets and bolt on neck.
Both Dellinger and Dellinger II feature a push-push switch in the tone control position for activation of coil splitting of the bridge pickup and neck pickups.
This feature allows for a diverse range of tones, making the Dellinger perfectly suited to a multitude of styles.

New Pickup!
Caparison SH-N

Tone with Pickup Split Coil Switch
(Push-Push Switch)

The push-push switch works tone control coil splitting between the immediate bridge pickup and neck pickup.

Dellinger Heel Cut

Dellinger (with Hard Case)
Specifications

Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck

HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II

ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison SH-N
Center Position: Caparison VS-I
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS) ,5 Way Lever Switch
Master Tone with Bridge and Neck Pickup Coil Split Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Gloss Black
Neck Finish: Oil Finish
Body Finish: Pro. Black, Pro. Trans. Dark Rose (Gloss)
Oiled Mahogany (Oiled Finish)
Hardware Colour: Schaller-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
OTHER
Strings: Dean Markley Nickel Steel Light
(.009-.042)
Tuning: Regular
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench

Dellinger II (with Hard Case)
Specifications

Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck

HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II

ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison PH-F
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS) , 3-Way Toggle Switch
Master Tone with Bridge and Neck Pickup Coil Split Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Gloss Black
Neck Finish: Oil Finish
Body Finish: Pro. Trans. Black, Pro. Trans. Dark Rose (Gloss)
Oiled Mahogany (Oiled Finish)
Hardware Colour: Schaller-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
OTHER
Strings: Dean Markley Nickel Steel Light
(.009-.042)
Tuning: Regular
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench

Caparison's first 7 string guitar developed and based at the request of Nils Norberg.
To retain neck strength under added tension of the seven strings a 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck is used on the Dellinger-7. Special PH7 pickups were developed from the Caparison PH-R especially for the Dellinger-7.
A push-push switch in the tone control position for activation of coil splitting of the bridge pickup and neck pickups delivers a wide variety of tones suited to a multitude of musical styles.

Dellinger7 (with Hard Case)
Specifications

Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck

HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail7 with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple/Walnut
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 49mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Floyd Rose
Position Inlay: Clock
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger-7
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Floyd Rose FRTSS200

ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison PH7-n
Bridge Position: Caparison PH7-b
Controls: Master Volume(CTS) ,3-Way Toggle Switch
Master Tone with Bridge and Neck Pickup Coil Split Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Mat Black
Neck Finish: Oil Finish
Body Finish: Oiled Mahogany (Oiled Finish), Pro. Black
Hardware Colour: Floyd Rose-Black, Gotoh-Cosmo Black
OTHER
Strings: Dean Markley Nickel Steel 2502C Light
(.009-.042+.054)
Tuning: Regular+Dropped B
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench

The Dellinger II with Caparisons's HGS construction, ideal for low tuning.
The Progressive finish and direct mounted Caparison PH-R bridge pickup of the Dellinger-HGS SE enhance the low end tones inherent when employing dropped tunings such as Dropped B and Dropped C. Luminous dot positions markers on the fingerboard edge help to indicate the fret positions when on dark or dimly lit stages.

*The Dellinger II-HGS ships set up to Dropped B tuning.

Devil's Tail Head Stock and Gotoh H.A.P Machine Heads	HGS Bridge and Pickup Position
Heel Cut	Luminous Side Dots

Dellinger II-HGS Pro. Black (with Hard Case)

Specifications
Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck

HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Schaller R2
Position Inlay: Luminous Side Dots
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II

ELECTRONICS
PICKUP
Neck Position: Caparison PH-F
Bridge Position: Caparison PH-R
Controls: Master Volume(CTS), 3-way Toggle Switch
FINISH
Head Top: Mat Black
Neck Finish: Oil Finish
Body Finish: Pro. Black
Hardware Colour: Chrome
OTHER
Strings: Dean Markley Nickel Steel LTHB(.012-.054)
Tuning: Dropped B
Accessories: Hard Case(CAG-1), Adjustable Wrench

The FX is the the incarnation of the Dellinger II-HGS with a fixed bridge.
The Schaller 456 fixed bridge features fine tuners, a luxury usually reserved for the floating tremolos. The result is outstanding stability with down tuning.
The Caparison "always cool" looking Progressive finish and direct mounted PH-R bridge pickup assists in retaining and emphasising the tones and harmonics often lost on conventional guitars in dropped tunings such as Dropped B and Dropped C. Luminous dot positions markers on the fingerboard edge help to indicate the fret positions when on dark or dimly lit stages.

*The Dellinger II FX-HGS ships set up to Dropped B tuning.

Graph Tech Trem Nut and Gotoh H.A.P Machine Heads	HGS Bridge and Pickup Position
Heel Cut	Luminous Side Dots

Dellinger II FX-HGS Pro. Black (with Hard Case)

Specifications

Neck Joint: Bolt on Neck

HEAD
Head Stock: Devil's Tail with Dellinger Logo Inlay
Head Angle: 15 degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Scale: 648mm (25 1/2 inch.)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. of Frets: 24 Frets
Frets: Jumbo
Nut: Graph Tech Trem-Nut
Position Inlay: Luminous Side Dots
BODY
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Schaller 456

About HGS (Heavy Gauge Strings)
This unique design was produced due to requests from Caparison endorsees.
The design itself employs heavy gauge strings (10-52) for tuning down, popular in the modern metal scene. The bridge position is mounted 3mm further along than regularly seen on other guitars; this is to help when adjusting heavy gauge strings to lower pitches. (On a standard guitar bridge saddles tend to be stretched back around the rear of their full travel to alow for correct intonation.
In addition, the pickup position is changed in relation to the altered bridge position.
The HGS eliminates the need for Drop C and Drop B players to shift baritone guitars in their quest for a properly intonated low tuned guitar. No need to adjust one's playing style to suit a longer neck and differently spaced frets.
The Caparison HGS range has also proven reliable for regular tuning with heavy gauge strings and holds just as perfectly with "dropped" D tuning.

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