There`s a new sheriff in the town. He rode in on a black thoroughbred stallion, firing from a six-string double-barrell charged with pure metal.
Dean is one of the guardians of the American-made attitude on the US market. Faithful to their style and innovative at the same time, Dean Guitars have reached an iconic status among blues, rock and metal players. Strong and thick tone, marvelous build quality and unparalleled playability have always been hallmarks of the winged guitars. In recent years, Dean`s catalog has expanded rapidly to envelop the most diverse lineup and cover new styles, never before seen in Dean catalog. Parallel to this, Dean has also dug deep into the ground and reached for the very roots and essence. The result was the mind blowing Thoroughbred series. Solid, single-cut and made of mahogany, Thoroughbreds have become instant classics among the hard rock and metal players. Classic all-mahogany construction, short 24-3/4" scales and super powerful pickups have easily secured Thoroughbred series the highest positions on the market. The latest entry in the lineup is the Thoroughbred Stealth Black Satin, a killing machine clad in black. Standard Thoroughbred design and construction appointments are now powered up by the iconic EMG 81 and 85.
Dean Thoroughbred Stealth Black Satin is a solid and single-cut guitar made with the iconic Les Paul contour. Solid mahogany back is accompanied by a carved maple top. Top is bound in white binding to contrast the satin black color scheme and black-coated hardware. Top is equipped with only the necessities. Two-piece bridge section is made up of the tune-o-matic bridge in the front and a stoptail bar in the back. Aforementioned 81 and 85 are installed in the bridge and neck positions, respectively. Dean`s classic controls unit consists of two volume and two tone knobs. Pickup switch is a three-way toggle. Set in mahogany neck is topped with a 22-fret fingerboard made of ebony. For more info, check Thoroughbred Stealth Black Satin detail page on our site, or on Dean Guitars official web page.
