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Published on 04/06/11 at 14:29The Dellinger FX-HGS is the first hard tail model that Caparison has ever released. It's similar to the regular Dellinger, but this model has a special Schaller hard tail bridge with fine tuners to aid in overall tuning stability. There are no fretboard markers on this. Instead, you get a nice, jet black piece of ebony. The body is still a mahogany body, but it has a special pro finish to help accentuate the low end more. The bridge is moved back a bit to aid in intonation when tuning to B. It has luminous side dots that you can see on even the darkest stage, a 5 way blade switch and a single volume knob.
UTILIZATION
The guitar feels just like all the other Dellingers; it has that medium D shaped neck, familiar Jackson-esque body and the bridge even somewhat resembles a floyd. However, this is a purely fixed bridge. On top of that, the bridge has fine tuners to help aid in tuning stability. The finish on the guitar really helps make this guitar resonate more, and it even comes with the famous PH-R that everyone seems to love.
SOUNDS
This is really more of a no-nonsense metal guitar. Given that there's no tone knob, it helps really push the input a bit more than if there wouldn't be one. The finish gives it this very resonant low end, and the PH-R gives the guitar a nice grind. Personally, I like swapping the pickups, but some people like the stock ones. It all depends on your personal preference. Either way, the best thing about Caparison guitars is that you never have to worry about buying a "dud." Caparison's QC is very high, and they don't let dead guitars go out like some other manufacturers out there.
OVERALL OPINION
The Dellinger FX-HGS has since been discontinued in favor for the new fixed bridge model. Itaru apparently preferred using a different bridge to help aid in tuning versatility. The FX can have some issues with really thick string gauges, hence the change. That said, I never had any issues with this. If you're looking for a fixed bridge model Dellinger, I recommend checking this guitar out.
UTILIZATION
The guitar feels just like all the other Dellingers; it has that medium D shaped neck, familiar Jackson-esque body and the bridge even somewhat resembles a floyd. However, this is a purely fixed bridge. On top of that, the bridge has fine tuners to help aid in tuning stability. The finish on the guitar really helps make this guitar resonate more, and it even comes with the famous PH-R that everyone seems to love.
SOUNDS
This is really more of a no-nonsense metal guitar. Given that there's no tone knob, it helps really push the input a bit more than if there wouldn't be one. The finish gives it this very resonant low end, and the PH-R gives the guitar a nice grind. Personally, I like swapping the pickups, but some people like the stock ones. It all depends on your personal preference. Either way, the best thing about Caparison guitars is that you never have to worry about buying a "dud." Caparison's QC is very high, and they don't let dead guitars go out like some other manufacturers out there.
OVERALL OPINION
The Dellinger FX-HGS has since been discontinued in favor for the new fixed bridge model. Itaru apparently preferred using a different bridge to help aid in tuning versatility. The FX can have some issues with really thick string gauges, hence the change. That said, I never had any issues with this. If you're looking for a fixed bridge model Dellinger, I recommend checking this guitar out.