Caparison Guitars

Instruments from Caparison Guitars are carefully handcrafted and built by supremely talented Japanese luthiers. Each instrument that leaves their workshop incorporates innovative design elements inspired by personalized feedback from some of the world’s top musicians. Founded in 1995, the company has dedicated itself to creating fine electric guitars and basses fine-tuned to the preferences of the most demanding players. They endeavor to create the perfect blend of instrument stability, tone, playability, durability, and visual appeal. Experience sound by intelligent design with Caparison Guitars.

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As a company, Caparison Guitars is committed to supplying players with instruments that exceed expectations. Every small-batch Caparison guitar gives off a sense of personalization and embodies the playability, tonality, and aesthetics of a custom-made, one-off instrument. No aspect is overlooked in Caparison Guitars’ pursuit of sonic excellence.

Designing a Caparison guitar involves far more than putting pen to paper or creating computerized models. The Caparison Guitars design process includes careful consideration of tonewoods, pickups, electronics, and finish options. No detail escapes their notice. Every single component is intentionally selected to improve the instrument’s tonality and playability. The final product is a striking guitar that sounds, feels, and looks like no other.

There are many signature design elements to discover about Caparison Guitars. Instantly recognizable features, including the Devil’s Tail headstock shape and Clock fingerboard inlays, help these guitars stand out from the crowd. They’re just another reminder of Caparison’s commitment to striking aesthetics and beautiful functionality.

With their precise 15-degree headstock angles and seamless neck joints, Caparison guitars are optimized for fast, smooth playability. Case in point: the fingerboard radius has a conical profile. The radius is 13.7 inches (350mm) at the nut and gradually flattens out to 15.7 inches (400mm) at the end of the fingerboard. The compound conical fingerboard radius is exceptionally comfortable and helps you play for longer without fatigue.

Caparison guitars are further distinguished by their custom pickups. Every Caparison instrument is outfitted with customized pickups designed, tested, and built in-house. The brand’s pickup designs are tested with different amplifiers and environments and various recording setups to ensure they provide the specific sound Caparison is looking for. What’s more, the wiring materials are carefully selected to enhance the sonic characteristics even further.

Choosing a Caparison electric guitar means you’re getting far more than a striking instrument. You’re purchasing a meticulously designed, handcrafted instrument built to deliver the most distinguished playing experience on the planet.

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