Description
Celebrate 30 years of Caparison Guitars with the exclusive 2025 Custom Line Dellinger-SH-BM-CL, limited to just 24 pieces worldwide. This anniversary model combines rare tonewoods, advanced body construction, and a bold design that honors our legacy while pushing sonic boundaries.
The star of this model is the Burl Maple Radiant Grain top — an exceptionally rare tonewood used as a full 17mm-thick body top, not just as a decorative veneer. It delivers bright, shimmering highs and stunning visual depth.
The back of the body features Australian Blackwood, reinforced by a center strip of maple using our signature MB3B construction, creating wide tonal range and powerful sustain. Paired with a 5-piece Maple-Walnut neck that joins seamlessly into the body, this setup rivals thru-neck sustain while retaining the snap of a bolt-on design.
This guitar offers a distinct tone — fast note attack, sparkling highs, and well-balanced lows and mids. Perfect for players seeking dynamic response across a wide frequency range.
For the first time in the Dellinger series, the pickup configuration is SH. Wired to a Schaller Megaswitch M 5-way selector for a wide range of tones from clean sparkle to full-power distortion.
Each guitar is lightly finished to preserve the raw texture of the wood, allowing the natural resonance and feel of the instrument to shine through.
Specification
Model Name: Dellinger-SH-BM Custom Line
Body Shape: Dellinger
Body Top: Burl Maple Radial Grain
Body Back: Australian Blackwood / Maple
Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
Neck Grip: Caparison
Fingerboard Material: Ebony / No Binding
Fingerboard Radius: R350 to R400
Scale Length: 648mm (25 1/2″)
Nut Width: 42mm
No. Of Frets: 24
Fret Type: Jumbo, Stainless Steel
Nut: Schaller R2 Locking Nut
Position Inlay: Clock
Side Position: Luminlay SG-20
Headstock: Matching veneer
Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
Head Angle: 15 Degrees
Machine Heads: Gotoh SG381-07 HAP
Neck Pickup: Caparison SH-NC
Bridge Pickup: Caparison PH-bcm
Controls: CTS Master Volume, Schaller Magaswitch M 5 way Lever Switch
Head Top Finish: Natural Matt
Neck Finish: Urethane Matt
Hardware: Gold
Tuning: Standard (E,B,G,D,A,E)
Strings: RotoSound (.009-.042)
Included Accessories
Case/Gig Bag: Reunion Blues Continental Case
Designed by Caparison Guitars in Japan
MADE IN JAPAN
FAQ & Terms
When can I expect to receive my guitar order?
Guitars will ship from our warehouse in Japan via DHL Express within 3 working days of the receipt of your order payment. The delivery time is typically 3-to-5 working days from the time of shipment. The shipping charges are included in the price of the guitar. A tracking number will be issued once the order is processed and ready to ship.
What is included with the guitars?
All Caparison guitars come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by our lead designer upon passing final inspection, a Caparison Owner’s Manual, and necessary tools to adjust the bridge hardware.
Most models include a Caparison Branded Reunion Blues Continental Case. Some extended range models, such as the Orbit and Apple Horn 8 come with a fitted Caparison hard case.
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Will there be any customs charges to pay?
Guitars ordered through our website are shipped by air from our warehouse in Japan with a DHL Express DDP service (Delivery Duty Paid). Customs import duty, fees and sales taxes are factored into the purchase price and pre-paid by us, there will be no additional cost to the buyer when the guitar arrives.
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Will there be any customs charges to pay?
Guitars ordered through our website are shipped by air from our warehouse in Japan with DHL Express, there may be customs import duty and sales tax to pay on import. These are the responsibility of the buyer. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Is my guitar covered by a warranty?
All Caparison guitars are covered by a full 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault with any instrument purchased within the 12-month time of purchase, please contact us directly to resolve the issue in a timely fashion.
Click here for full details of our manufacturer’s warranty
Can I return my guitar?
We have a 14-day return policy for our production guitars, as long as it is returned in all of the original packaging and in the condition it was received (i.e. no wear and tear or obvious signs of use).
Please note that our 14-day return policy only applies to production guitars purchased through our website. Returns and shipments that are returned to us as undeliverable will be refunded minus our two way shipping costs and any associated fees or can be redelivered subject to a redelivery fee.
Can I see a photo of my guitar before I buy?
Unfortunately, we do not have each guitar photographed. Some hand painted finishes and figured wood tops can vary from the sample photos seen on our website.
