Caparison

Caparison Guitars is a Japanese manufacturer of electric guitars, founded in 1995 by Itaru Kanno, who previously led the Jackson/Charvel Japan design division. The company's instruments are handcrafted by Japanese luthiers and are known for their precision, distinctive design, and powerful tone. Caparison's lineup includes the Horus (featuring a 27-fret neck), the Dellinger, the TAT and TAT Spe...

48 Products · Used by 28 Artists

Caparison Dellinger Prominence Solid Body Electric Guitars

$2,199.00 - $2,916.76

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Caparison TAT-Special Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,179.00 - $4,999.00

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Caparison JSM, Joel Stroetzel Signature Model Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,799.00 - $5,460.96

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Caparison TAT Special FX "Metal Machine" Adam Dutkiewicz Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,199.00 - $5,320.90

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Caparison Orbit Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,499.00

2 available stores

Caparison Dellinger Jsm Joel Stroetzel Signature Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,460.96

1 available store

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Caparison Angelus-NH Nick Hippa Signature Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,549.00

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Caparison Guitars TAT Special FM Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,300.00 - $4,999.00

3 available stores

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Caparison Dillinger JSM V2 Joel Stroetzel Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,299.00 - $5,460.96

2 available stores

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Caparison Courtney Cox Signature Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,179.00

2 available stores

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Caparison Horus HM-3 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,949.00

1 available store

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Caparison Custom Dellinger7 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,179.00

1 available store

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Caparison Dellinger II Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,949.00

1 available store

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Caparison Dellinger Prominence-MJR Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,949.00 - $4,199.00

2 available stores

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Caparison TAT II Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,599.00

1 available store

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Caparison Guitars - Apple Horn 8 - Mattias "IA" Eklundh Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,950.00

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Caparison Angelus HGS Pro Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Angelus Custom Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Guitars Dellinger 7 Prominence EF 7-string Extended Range Guitars

$2,399.00

1 available store

2 artists using

Caparison Dellinger bass Electric Basses

$2,799.00 - $3,799.00

2 available stores

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Caparison HORUS-M3 CC Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Orbit FX Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,329.00

1 available store

2 artists using

Caparison TAT Special 7 FM Extended Range Guitars

$5,399.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Caparison 'Pizza' TAT Adam Dutkiewicz Special Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison PLM-3 Pete Lesperance Signature model Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Angelus M3B Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison PLM-1 Pete Lesperance Signature Model Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Angelus TR Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Angelus Custom Line 2013 Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Horus M3 20th Anniversary Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Guitars - Apple Horn Yellow TT - Mattias "IA" Eklundh Signature Solid Body Electric Guitars

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Caparison Guitars TAT Special Custom Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,299.00

1 available store

Caparison Orbit 7-CZQ Cazqui Signature Extended Range Guitars

Caparison Guitars TAT CL Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$4,999.00

1 available store

Caparison Horus-M3 Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,949.00

2 available stores

Caparison C2-ANG QE Solid Body Electric Guitars

1 artist using

Caparison Guitars Dellinger SH Custom Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$5,199.00

1 available store

Caparison Dellinger-CA VW Signature Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

1 artist using

Caparison Dillinger 7 Prominence Extended Range Guitars

1 artist using

Caparison Dellinger 7 FX-AM Extended Range Guitars

Caparison Dellinger II FX-WM Solid Body Electric Guitars

2 artists using

Caparison Brocken 5-BASS Electric Basses

$3,999.00

1 available store

Caparison Dellinger 7 Prominence Extended Range Guitars

$3,899.00

1 available store

Caparison Dellinger II FX-AM Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,499.00

1 available store

Caparison Dellinger II FX Prominence Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,399.00

1 available store

Caparison Horus-WB-FX Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,949.00

2 available stores

Caparison Guitars PH-nc Humbucker Pickup with 3-screw Mount Electric Guitar Pickups

$139.00

2 available stores

Caparison Guitars Horus-CS-LTD 30th Anniversary Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars

$3,999.00

1 available store

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Caparison's design language is immediately recognizable, defined by the "Devil's Tail" headstock shape and the signature clock-face fret inlays, where each inlay displays a different time corresponding to its fret position. The company builds exclusively electric guitars and offers both production models and custom shop instruments.

Caparison has a strong following in the metal and hard rock world, with signature models for players including Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, Michael Romeo of Symphony X, and Mattias "IA" Eklundh. Other notable artists on the Caparison roster include Tom S. Englund of Evergrey, James Murphy of Testament, Johan Reinholdz of Dark Tranquillity, and Dennis Stratton, formerly of Iron Maiden.

Caparison has 48 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Extended Range Guitars, and Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 28 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Joel Stroetzel, Jona Weinhofen, and Tom S. Englund. Most Caparison products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.