With seventeen non-signature electric guitar models, Dean made it clear that the plans are big and ambitions are running high in 2017.
Dean is celebrating a huge milestone this year, 40 years in music and guitar business. From humble beginnings in late 70s in Chicago, Dean has become one of the major players on the guitar market. 2017 lineup of non-signature electric guitars speaks volumes on Dean`s determination to spread their wings and fly even higher. Among the 17 models introduced, first three spots are reserved for 40th Anniversary models: Cadi 40th Anniversary, ML 40th Anniversary FM and ML 40th Anniversary QM Floyd. Regular Cadillac series receives only one model – Cadillac 1980 in Classic White. Custom line is being reinforced with two models – Custom 450 Floyd w/EMG and Custom C350. Versatile Icon range gets two axes – classy Icon Flame Top Floyd and affordable Icon X. Standard ML line receives lower middle-class MLX Flame Top. Shire Semi Hollow Body w/Piezo is the new standard Shire series option, While SplitTail X is the new opening SplitTail series model. Three traditional V models roll in this year, they`re named V 79 Flame Top, V 79 Flame Top Floyd and VX Flame Top. Z series receives the same three models, only with Z bodies. Z 79 Flame Top, Z 79 Flame Top Floyd and ZX Flame Top are their names.
Dean Cadi 40th Anniversary is one classy Cadillac, clad in Flip Blue/Purple top and dark back. This killer Cadi also boasts all of the classic design and construction features which distinguish the winged brand. Killer tone is also there, thanks to smokin` USA DMT Baker Act/Nostalgia humbuckers. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Cadi 40th Anniversary detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean ML 40th Anniversary FM is one of the most elegant renditions of this short-scaled classic. Trans Black finish over the flat flamed maple top, flat back and V-contoured neck, winged headstock, gold-plated hardware USA DMT pickups and string-through hardtail bridge guarantee make this ML into a true head-turner. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check ML 40th Anniversary FM detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean ML 40th Anniversary QM Floyd is a proper show-stopper guitar. Striking quilt maple top in Faded Denim finish, against dark back, chrome hardware and crème binding, brings out a whole new level of beauty out of classic ML shape. USA DMT pickups deliver that classic hard rocking Dean tone. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check ML 40th Anniversary QM Floyd detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Cadillac 1980 is another take on the classic 1980 Cadi theme. This time it comes in Classic White against chrome hardware, black plastics and black binding. Solid mahogany body, set-neck construction, short-scaled fingerboard and DMT Design pickups make for a guitar aimed at beginners and veterans, alike. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Cadillac 1980 detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Custom 450 Floyd w/EMG is a mean metal machine. It is an upper middle class axe, clad in ominous Classic Black with black hardware and plastics. Floyd Rose 1000 series bridge, 24-fret fingerboard, 25-1/2” scale and EMG`s 81/85 pickups give this shredder unlimited possibilities. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Custom 450 Floyd detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Custom C350 comes in with hardtail bridge construction, long scale (25-1/2”) and passive DMT electronics. Playability and construction quality of this affordable Superstrat is on par with some of the upper intermediate class models out there. It is a great option for both the inexperienced as well as experienced players. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Custom C350 detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Icon Flame Top Floyd brings all the pizzazz of the classic Dean style, as well as thoroughbred rock tone. Double-cut body made of classic materials, set-in neck with short 24-3/4” scale, DMT pickups and Floyd Rose bridge make for a super versatile rocking machine. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Icon Flame Top Floyd detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Icon X brings a straightforward, simple specs list, massive tone and no-frills styling. As opposed to the Flame Top Floyd model, X features a hardtail bridge, bolt-on neck construction and basswood body. Electronics unit sports DMT Design humbuckers instead of USA DMTs. Classic Black, Satin Gold and Silverburst are available color options. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Icon X detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean MLX Flame Top is the only regular series ML model introduced this January. Like the other two X Flame Top models (VX and ZX), it sports a basswood/flamed maple body, maple neck and DMT Design pickups. Charcoal Burst is the only available color option, and it`s shared among the three. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check MLX Flame Top detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Shire Semi Hollow Body w/Piezo is a slightly refreshed and altered version of last year`s model of the same name. main difference is in the size of conventional pickups, where last year`s minibuckers have grown to full humbucker size. Other than that, there aren`t any significant changes on this semi-hollow all-rounder. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Shire Semi Hollow Body w/Piezo detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean SplitTail X is new basic model of the SplitTail series. It is a hardtail guitar with short (24-3/4”) scale, dual (passive) humbuckers, beveled body and bolted neck. Just like the previously reviewed Icon X, this affordable metal axe comes only in Classic Black (with gloss finish, black hardware and black plastics). For further info, photos and complete specs list, check SplitTail X detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean V 79 Flame Top is one of three non-signature classic V models introduced at NAMM this January. V body, set-in neck, 22-fret fingerboard with short 24-3/4” scale, zebra-coiled pickups make for a classic V experience. To top it all off Dean throws in a two-piece flamed maple top in gorgeous Trans Brazilia. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check V 79 Flame Top detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean V 79 Flame Top Floyd comes in full battle gear. Special series Floyd Rose bridge, short-scale (24-3/4”) fingerboard with 22 frets, set-in neck with V profile and classic V body with flamed maple top guarantee a magnificent experience. Charcoal Burst (with chrome hardware and black plastics) is the only available option. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check V 79 Flame Top Floyd detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean VX Flame Top is one of three X-class models, along with ZX and MLX (excluding Icon X and SplitTail X which are in a class of their own). Tier-standard features, such as flame maple top w/Charcoal Burst finish, bolt-on neck construction and DMT Designed pickups are all there. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check VX Flame Top detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Z 79 Flame Top is the first of three non-signature Z models introduced at NAMM. Together with other two Z axes (79 Flame Top Floyd, ZX Flame Top), it forms a line identical to non-signature V line. Specs lists and color options, except for some characteristic Z features, are identical to V 79 Flame Top. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Z 79 Flame Top detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean Z 79 Flame Top Floyd comes In with a mix of classic Z features and the newly formed 79 tier (2017 V and Z 79 Flame Top models complete it). Add a Floyd Rose Special series double-locking bridge, DMT Design pickups and Grover machine heads and you`ve got a hot and fast rocker which costs a steal. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check Z 79 Flame Top Floyd detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
Dean ZX Flame Top is one of three classic X models introduced at NAMM (VZ and MLX complete the range). Some of the shared features include a flat flame maple top w/Charcoal Burst finish, bolt-on neck construction, string-through bridge construction, short-scaled fingerboard (24-3/4”) and DMT Design pickups. Price on Dean`s site`s set at $399.00. For further info, photos and complete specs list, check ZX Flame Top detail page on Chorder.com or head over to Dean Guitars` official web site.
