
Dellinger Prominece-TSE,
Tom S. Englund Signature
Developed in close collaboration with Tom S. Englund, the Dellinger Prominence-TSE is built to deliver exceptional articulation, versatility, and character—from crushing riffs and soaring leads to rich, expressive cleans.
Its MB3 construction combines a maple centre with Australian Blackwood wings, producing a balanced, highly defined voice with tight lows, focused mids, and cutting highs. At its core is the custom PH-R-TSE bridge pickup, engineered to retain the aggressive output and dark character of the original PH-R while adding enhanced low-mid punch and a tighter bass response, particularly in drop C tuning.
A 5-piece walnut/maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide outstanding stability and playability, while luminlay side markers ensure visibility on any stage. An intuitive 3-way on-on-on selector offers quick, intuitive access to a versatile range of tones.
Signature details include striking red stripe and Roman numeral inlays, a matching red-bobbin bridge pickup, Tom’s engraved rear control panel signature, and a Charcoal Grey Black Burst finish with a metallic silver Caparison logo—combining understated elegance with unmistakable stage presence.
“This is my dream guitar - Every detail has been obsessively refined until it felt exactly right — from the rich, resonant Australian blackwood body to the custom pickups we developed in-house. We left nothing to chance. The goal was simple: extract the absolute best in tone, sustain, dynamics, and playability possible from the instrument.
"I wanted Caparison’s legendary build quality and precision, fused with everything I’ve learned across 35 years of recording in the studio and tearing it up onstage. The result is a guitar that doesn’t just meet expectations — it elevates them.
"This instrument brings out the very best in you as a player… but it also demands your best in return. It inspires. It calls to you. It pushes you to play with more feel, more fire, and more intention. Every time I pick it up, I feel driven to create, to push further, to chase that next great sound." - Tom S. Englund
Body & Finish
Model: Dellinger Prominence-TSE
Body Shape: Dellinger Prominence
Body Top: N/A
Body: Maple & Australian Blackwood
Bridge: Schaller Tremolo S-FRT II
Finish:
Neck Finish: Urethane Matte
Headstock Finish: Charcoal Grey
Hardware Finish: Black, Cosmo Black
Neck & Head
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Neck Material: Maple & Walnut 5-Piece
Neck Profile: Caparison
Fretboard: Ebony
Binding: Black, Luminlay Side Markers
Fretboard Radius: 350mmR to 400mmR
Scale Length: 648mm (25 1/2")
Nut: 42mm Schaller Locking
Frets: 24 Jumbo, Nickel Silver
Position Inlay: Roman Numerals, Two Red Lines
Headstock: Devil’s Tail, Dellinger Logo
Headstock Angle: 15 Degrees
Tuners: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P.
Electronics & Extras
Neck PU: Caparison SH-NC(S)+VS-IA
Middle PU: None
Bridge PU: Caparison PH-R-TSE
Controls: CTS Volume, 3-Way Toggle
Strings: RotoSound (.010-.052)
Tuning: Drop C, DAFCGC)
Case: Reunion Blues Voyager
Extras: Certificate of Authenticity signed by Caparison Lead Designer, Tools, Fretguard with Moisture Control
Custom Switching
Flawless Connection
Special Features
Caparison Neck Profile
Hand Crafted in Japan Since 1995
Since its founding in Japan in 1995, Caparison Guitars has been dedicated to building instruments of uncompromising quality. Each guitar is hand-crafted by skilled Japanese luthiers, combining innovative design with meticulous attention to detail. This tradition of excellence has earned Caparison a worldwide reputation for precision, playability, and a uniquely powerful tone.
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