Caparison Horus-CS-LTD, Special Limited Edition, Iris Violet

This is Brand New, direct from Caparison Guitars and is complete with our full Caparison manufacturer's warranty. It is shipped directly from our warehouse in Japan, door-to-door and includes delivery, all taxes & duty pre-paid.

Created to celebrate 30 years of Caparison Guitars, the Horus-CS-LTD is a special limited edition model inspired by the very first Horus released in 1995. Drawing closely from the pre-production guitar featured in Caparison’s 1996 catalog, it captures the essence of the original while incorporating modern refinements for today’s players.

The guitar features the iconic Iris Violet finish, faithfully recreated by original designer Itaru Kanno, along with a first-generation Horus body shape, rosewood fingerboard, and a slightly slimmer neck profile true to the early models. A 2-piece centre-joined mahogany body delivers rich tonal character, while vintage-inspired details like the original headstock Horus inlay and simplified control layout—including a push-push volume switch for instant pickup selection—enhance its authenticity.

Blending heritage with innovation, the Horus-CS-LTD is equipped with a 5-piece walnut/maple neck for added stability, luminlay side markers for visibility on dark stages, Gotoh HAP tuners with adjustable post height, and a deep heel cut for improved upper fret access.

Custom-developed pickups complete the package: the PH-ba5 bridge pickup offers high output with clear, rich mids that complement the mahogany body, while the SH-27FC-A5 neck pickup is optimised for balance and articulation across all 27 frets. The result is an incredibly expressive instrument that honours Caparison’s legacy while delivering razor sharp, modern performance.

The Horus-CS-LTD stands as a refined evolution of a true classic.

• Model Name: Horus-CS-LTD
• Body Shape: Horus (First Generation)
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Bridge: Schaller S-FRT II 
• Head Top: Matching
• Neck Finish: Natural Urethane Matt
• Body Finish: Iris Violet
• Hardware: Gold
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Neck Material: Maple/Walnut 5-Piece
• Neck Grip: Horus-CS-LTD, Special Limited Edition
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 350mmR to 400mmR
• Scale Length: 628mm (24 3/4″)
• Nut Width: 42mm
• No. of Frets: 27
• Fret Type: Jumbo
• Neck Depth, 1st Fret: Approx. 20.0mm
• Neck Depth, 12th Fret: Approx. 21.0mm
• Nut: Schaller R2 Locking
• Position Inlay: Clock
• Headstock: Devil’s Tail, Horus First gen. Logo
• Head Angle: 15 Degrees
• Tuners: Gotoh SG381-07 H.A.P.
• Tuning: E Standard
• Strings: Rotosound R9 - .009 - .042
• Neck Pickup: Caparison SH-27FC-A5
• Bridge Pickup: Caparison PH-ba5
• Controls:  Master Volume Push-Push Switch
• Case: Reunion Blues Continental Case

Designed by Caparison Guitars in Japan
MADE IN JAPAN