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Caparison Humbucking Pickups

PH-R & PH-F	PH-R, PH-F: High power well balanced from high range to low, rich with harmonics whether ring mounted or direct mounted. When direct mounted low end tones are accentuated more so.	Models: Dellinger-CA(B) Apple Horn(B) Angelus-ACE(B,N) Dellinger(B) Dellinger-HGS(B) Angelus-HGS(B,N)
BH-R & BH-F	BH-R, BH-F: Vintage class output, well balanced sound from high range to low.	Models: Angelus(B,N) FKV(B,N) PLM-3(B)
BH-IIR	BH-IIR: Developed from the BH-R for direct mount, particularly powerful in the high range, facilitates easier harmonics.	Models: Horus(B)

The White wire to the Hot(+), Black and Bare wires to ground(-).

Caparison Single Coil Pickups

VS-I	VS-I: Vintage class output, traditional "dry" sound.	Models: PLM-3(C,N) Dellinger(C)
VS-IA	VS-IA: A hot-rodded VS-I developed as a higher output bridge pickup.	Models: Apple Horn(N) Dellinger-HGS(C,N)

Noise is reduced with the use of copper tape in Caparison Single Coil Pickups.
The White wire to the Hot(+), Black wire to ground(-).

Caparison Single Size Humbacking Pickups

SH-N	SH-N: Developed for the neck position of 24-fret models such as Dellinger. The SH-N is the premium Caparison pickup for use n combination with the Caparison PH-R bridge pickup.	Models: Dellinger (N)
SH-27F	SH-27F: An exclusive pickup for use in the neck position on the 27-fret Caparison models Apple Horn and Horus. On these 27 fret long-neck guitars the neck pickup's mounting position is forced back but the SH-27F has been specifically designed with this in mind, achieving a "regular" neck-position tone despite the different pickup position.	Models: Horus(N) Apple Horn Orange(N)

The White wire to the Hot(+), Black wire to ground(-).

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	Finish The finish is as thin as possible for better quality of tone. FD Finish: This is Caparison's original finish which helps make their distinctive and renowned mid-low range tonal characteristics possible. (FD Black, Sand Stone, Orange, Midnight Blue) Such graphic colours as Deep Sea and Snow Cloud, Caparison consider to be the best finish and colour coatings best suited to the sonic virtues and themes of each model.
	Fingerboard R Fingerboard R is curved 350 R around nut to 400 R at the end section of the fingerboard that helps for smoother left-hand movements and allow for as lower action as possible for all playing styles. (The Fingerboard R system is not a feature of the Dellinger Bass)
	Neck Grip of Devil's Tail Headstock For left hand playing, especially thumb picking styles, the side of Fingerboard is shaped to suit smooth movements. The same is true for the rear side of the Neck. The Neck grip is shaped flat around the nut and is curved gradually as it works it's way towards the body. The neck is thicker where necessary rather than thin all the way through to avoid any neck problems throughout the life of the guitar.
	Pickups "Caparison Guitars design their own pickup which is a feature of all Caparison Guitars" Caparison Pickups are one of the principal components responsible for creating a wealth of sounds for any of their electric guitars. Each Pickup is tested repeatedly in simulations with different amps, environments and recording settings to develop a specific character for each model. (Except Dellinger-CA Neck Center Pickup, Dellinger Bass Pickup) Caparison developed pickups include PH-R/PH-G, BH-R/BH-F, BH-IIR, VS-I, VS-IA, SH-27F, SH-N. For more detailed information about the sound characteristics of each Caparison pickup model click on the link below. Caparison Pickups
	Bridge Highly reliable Gotoh and Schaller products are employed on Caparison guitars and basses. Pictured is the Schaller S-FRTII bridge, the bridge Caparison regards as the best for sound balance among Licensed Floyd Rose Locking Bridge.
	Machine Heads: Highly reliable Gotoh and Schaller machine heads are used on Caparison guitars and basses. The Gotoh H.A.P machine head features the ability to adjust string posts. The H.A.P. machine head for locking nuts facilitates the neccessity for tuning changes when locked. (Except Angelus-ACE) Schaller M6 Locking Tuners lock the strings inside of the string post.
	HGS(Heavy Gauge Strings) Angelus-HGS Dellinger-CA, Dellinger-HGS, Dellinger FX-HGS This unique guitar was produced following requests from endorsees. The model itself has heavy gauge strings for tuning down, a very popular form of tuning in many modern music styles. The bridge position is mounted 3mm further along than regularly seen on other guitars; this is to help when adjusting heavy gauge strings to an octave deeper in pitch. (The bridge saddle is placed further back than the usual position due to the octave pitch adjustment on the bridge in using heavy gauge strings.) In addition, the pickup position is changed as the bridge moved. This means that players never again need to change their playing technique because the neck length is always the same. This instrument has proved to be reliable for regular tuning with heavy gauge strings and holds just as perfectly with "dropped" D tuning setups. Upon shipment, HGS models equipped with a set of Dean Markley Nickelsteel LTHB (.010-.052) strings.