The Caparison Owner's Group! Let's see them!
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Thought I would post this info here as well:
How to date your Caparison by serial number
by Capari-san » Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:26 pm
I missed the post a few days ago about how to exactly date your Caparison. As you know, some models don't have a serial number, but most do. Some production models didn't get a serial number (a few years back more common), Custom guitars sometimes have serial numbers, but some don't.
Anyways, here's how to date your Caparison if it has a 7 digit serial number:
Example From my 2006 Horus:
Serial number: 1110328
The first digit "1" is sort of a baseline number. "1" should be the first number in serial number if the guitar was made in 1997 or later. 6 digit serial numbers were usued through the 90's and into the early 2000's.
The next 2 numbers, when looking at a 7 digit serial number, ( 1-11-0328 ) represent the years past 1995. This was the year Caparison first started making guitars. So, 1995 plus 11 years equals 2006. Those two numbers are the real key to figuring out the date of production. Just add those 2 numbers to 1995, and you will arrive at the year your guitar was made.
The last 4 numbers are the total guitars made up to that point in the year. So, my Horus was the 328th guitar made that year.
If you have an old Horus or TAT (Iceberg or Red Sunset serial number stamped on fretboard past 24th fret) it may be from 1995. There are only 6 digits in the serial number. If it is a 1995 model, the first two digits in serial number will read "00" or possibly no serial number. Also, All of those old Icebergs and Sunsets you see have a good chance of being second year models. 1996 will read "01" in the first digits. 1996 was the first year they really started pushing the brand.
For 2007 made guitars: My new TAT custom serial number is 1120657. It was one of the last models finished at the factory in 2007 (December). "12" in serial number is 12 years past 1995. That equals made in 2007 and the 657th guitar produced that year.
You may sometimes also come across a model that was actually made in say, 2006, but wasn't released until 2007. Early production models, Namm Show, Yokohama Instrument Fair display models etc. These may have serial numbers from late in the previous year, even though they are presented as next year models. Sometimes there are factory run overs into the next year.
Thanks for this bro! Mine was made in 2007 and was the 18th one made that year
iRaiseTheDead
Ashes Of Rebirth
^this guy!
YEEEAAAH buddy!
Thanks mate!!
I'm only left with the TAT as of today.... both Angelus were sold
Would have loved to keep the trans blue, but the old-dinosaur in me just couldn't adjust to it....
now awaiting another Mayones Regius 6!! Yipeee!!!
mniel8195
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i want them to make me an orange pumpkin horn!
DMAallday
Well-Known Member
I'm only left with the TAT as of today.... both Angelus were sold
I'll take that TAT off your hands if you'd like
fortisursus
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Biggest mistake of my life, selling my caparison dellinger. Maybe someday I'll step up and grab a TAT. Their finishes are always so unique.
wespaul
Octaves of Manhattan
Just got my TAT II this afternoon. Called off plans to see a movie with the woman tonight. I will also call off plans for Sunday lunch tomorrow.
Just me and you, Capa. Nobody will ever understand the love between us, and although we may be destined for hard times, we'll get through it as long as we have each other*
*nobody is allowed to link this post if I ever decide to sell it
Just me and you, Capa. Nobody will ever understand the love between us, and although we may be destined for hard times, we'll get through it as long as we have each other*
*nobody is allowed to link this post if I ever decide to sell it
engage757
Banned
haha! Already talking about the possibility of selling it eh? GAShead!
GAShead! 
imprinted
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I've got nothing but sellers remorse. Should never have sold her.
engage757
Banned
I've got nothing but sellers remorse. Should never have sold her.
Been there! Got another one and won't make that mistake again!
trent6308
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engage757
Banned
I actually almost bought that guitar! You beat me to it!
trent6308
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Ha! sorry about that mate.
It's a great guitar, love the neck. I've owned a few Caparisons now and this one is by far the coolest.
Plus if you're a lefty it could possibly say 999
engage757
Banned
Ha! sorry about that mate.
It's a great guitar, love the neck. I've owned a few Caparisons now and this one is by far the coolest.
Plus if you're a lefty it could possibly say 999
It's all good man! That thing is sick! I snagged the Soilwork Angelus instead.
haha @999
