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Killswitch Engage's Joel Stroetzel Signature





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The Caparison Guitars Dellinger-JSM V2 was crafted specifically for uncompromising players on the hunt for a metalcore-ready, down-tuned riff machine. The signature guitar of Killswitch Engage's Joel Stroetzel, the Dellinger-JSM V2 brandishes a sleek double-cut body carved from solid Australian blackwood and capped with black walnut. Its ergonomic 5-piece neck is crowned with a fluid-feeling conical-radius maple fingerboard with 24 stainless steel frets. You'll appreciate the scope of heavy-hitting tones on tap, thanks to the Dellinger-JSM V2's active Fishman Fluence pickups. The Dellinger-JSM V2 gives you near-bulletproof tuning stability, thanks to a set of Gotoh MG-T locking tuning machines and a Caparison fixed bridge. Furthermore, the Dellinger-JSM V2 is a definite attention-getter, sporting Caparison's trademark clock fingerboard inlays, black binding on its headstock and fingerboard, a 3-ply pickguard, and a made-for-the-spotlight gloss urethane gloss finish. From when the lights go up through your last serenade, the Dellinger-JSM V2 will continue to deliver the paint-peeling tone and rock-solid performance you'd expect from a top-tier instrument from Caparison Guitars.





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Rock-solid construction





When it comes to full-throttle performance, Caparison Guitars stand tall among the fiercest competition. The Dellinger-JSM V2 is yet another testament to this benchmark of quality, crafted using only the finest tonewoods to deliver an unforgettable experience. This axe's black walnut-topped Australian blackwood body provides a warm, mid-forward acoustic foundation that's ideal for high-octane genres and playing styles. Its 5-piece maple and walnut neck offers considerable durability, while its Soft "D" shape ensures a comfortable playing experience. Capping the neck is an ultrafast 24-fret, conical-radius maple fingerboard. The axe slingers here at Sweetwater certify this guitar will send your playing from head to heel in zero flat.





Serial 3370166


Serial 3370166


Unparalleled electronics





Killswitch Engage's musical style involves a wide range of tonal textures, and the Dellinger-JSM V2 covers them all, thanks to its active Fishman Fluence pickups. At the bridge, you'll find a multi-voice ceramic Killswitch Engage signature humbucker. Voice 1 produces the same Fluence Modern sound that's been embraced by metal guitarists worldwide, but tweaks it to deliver tighter bass and greater definition. Voice 2 exhibits what Joel and bandmate Adam Dutkiewicz call their "holy grail passive pickup tone." This is a medium-output sound ? balanced and versatile. Voice 3 is a punchy single-coil sound with a glassy top end. Moreover, a Fishman Fluence Single Width active pickup in the neck position operates in tandem with the Dellinger-JSM V2's bridge humbucker to equip you with even more sonic options.





Built for maximum tone and playability





Everything about the Dellinger-JSM V2 centers around tone and playability. Its Caparison fixed bridge employs saddles with an extensive movable range, priming it for an endless array of string gauges and tunings. A saddle lock function minimizes unwanted string vibrations, while Gotoh MG-T locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and easy string changes. Like all Caparison guitars, the Dellinger-JSM V2's headstock is set at 15 degrees to ensure the best sound possible. And its super-thin, resonance-enhancing soft urethane top coat was applied using Caparison's proprietary painting technique.





Serial 3370166


Caparison Guitars Dellinger-JSM V2 Electric Guitar Features:


Signature guitar of Killswitch Engage’s Joel Stroetzel


Black walnut-capped Australian blackwood body provides a warm, mid-forward acoustic foundation


5-piece maple and walnut neck with ergonomic Soft "D" shape


Lightning-fast conical-radius maple fingerboard with 24 stainless steel frets


Active Fishman Fluence humbuckers yield tight bass, incredible note definition, aggressive mids, and screaming harmonics


Gotoh MG-T locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and easy string changes


Caparison fixed bridge is primed for an endless array of string gauges and tunings


Saddle lock function minimizes unwanted string vibrations


Caparison clock fingerboard inlays, black headstock and fingerboard binding, 3-ply pickguard, and a spotlight-ready gloss urethane finish