Caparison Guitars Apple Horn 8 EF Mattias IA Eklundh Signature - Charcoal Black

Top-notch tonewoods

From top to bottom, the Eklundh Caparison Guitars signature boasts some of the world’s finest tonewoods, adding more character and distinction to this impressive instrument. Many guitarists at Sweetwater can’t get enough of the resonance of the African mahogany body topped with black walnut. You’ll love the feel of the 5-piece maple and walnut neck that is reinforced with two titanium rods, which eliminates the chance for warp over time while adding considerable durability. Not to mention, the ebony fingerboard will enable you to execute the types of lightning-fast licks Eklundh plays.

True Temperament frets create impeccable scaling

Over 15 years of ingenious Swedish engineering went into the technology of True Temperament frets, and the Eklundh Signature makes fantastic use of it to produce pitch-perfect frequencies across the entire fingerboard. Curved frets will give you excellent intonation and tone while retaining the natural feel and playability of standard equal-tempered frets. Perfect for 6-,7-, and 8-string guitars, True Temperament frets have been Eklundh’s go-to for years, given they are capable of handling his incredibly technical playing across many avant-garde tunings.

Great response and high-caliber hardware

Pick up this workhorse, and you’ll feel a noticeable difference in playing courtesy of its stainless steel frets. From smoother bends and vibrato to hyper-responsive attack, it’s easy to see why many of today’s finest guitar manufacturers have made the switch to stainless steel – plus, they never get dull! The addition of an FU-Tone 8-string locking tremolo with Gotoh tuners puts the cherry on top of this modern marvel of guitar technology.

Caparison Guitars Apple Horn 8 EF Mattias IA Eklundh Signature Features:

• Signature guitar of Mattias IA Eklundh
• DiMarzio humbuckers deliver blistering tone
• African Mahogany body produces warmth and resonance
• Titanium-reinforced black walnut neck for enhanced durability
• Lightning-fast ebony fingerboard
• True Temperament stainless steel frets produce pitch-perfect frequencies
• FU-Tone bridge and Gotoh tuners ensure tuning stability

Tech Specs

• GENERAL
• Number of Strings8
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• BODY
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeApple Horn EF Mattias Eklundh
• Body MaterialAfrican Mahogany
• Top MaterialBlack Walnut
• Body FinishSatin Polyurethane
• ColorCharcoal Black
• NECK
• Neck Material5-Piece Maple/Walnut
• Neck ShapeSoft D
• Neck JointBolt-on
• Radius13.7"-15.7" compound
• Fingerboard MaterialEbony
• Number of Frets27, Jumbo
• Scale Length27"
• Nut Width2.125"
• Nut MaterialLocking
• HARDWARE
• Bridge/TailpieceBig Brass Block with Titanium String Blocks and Locking Tremolo
• TunersGotoh SG381
• ELECTRONICS
• Neck PickupDiMarzio PAF 8 Humbucker
• Bridge PickupDiMarzio D Activator 8 Humbucker
• Controls1 x master volume (push/push pickup switch)
• MISCELLANEOUS
• StringsRotosound, ,.009-.065
• Case IncludedHardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:AH-8-20-CBKM