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Dean released a Schenker Brothers V. It has a custom design, with pictures of both Schenker brothers on it. Only 200 |
Dean released a Schenker Brothers V. It has a custom design, with pictures of both Schenker brothers on it. Only 200 were produced worldwide with Custom Schenker "S" Plate [[Tailpiece]]s, custom "Schenker" inlay, gold hardware and Hard-Shell Cases included. |
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==30th Anniversary V== |
==30th Anniversary V== |
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Revision as of 16:11, 19 July 2007
| Dean V | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dean Guitars |
| Period | 1977 — present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany, Maple |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony, Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | String Thru |
| Pickup(s) | 2 EMG,Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio |
| Colors available | |
| Various | |
The Dean V is an electric guitar made by Dean Guitars.[1] Michael Schenker and Dave Mustaine(Dean VMNT) have Dean V signature models.
Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker has his own signiture model, which has the custom Michael Schenker split black and white design.[2] He never endorsed a guitar company before, until he came to Dean Guitars. His brother, Rudolf, convinced him to get an endorsement, and he came to Dean. After talking with Dean, they printed a design with a laser and the guitar became a work of art. [3]
Michael Schenker Flame V
The Flame V is one of Michael Schenker's signature Dean Models. Only 100 were produced and they have custom pickups and a hardcase included. This uses the Michael Schenker split black and white design, but with flames. [4]
Schenker Brothers V
Dean released a Schenker Brothers V. It has a custom design, with pictures of both Schenker brothers on it. Only 200 were produced worldwide with Custom Schenker "S" Plate Tailpieces, custom "Schenker" inlay, gold hardware and Hard-Shell Cases included.
30th Anniversary V
Dean produced the 30th Anniversary V and ML, marking thirty years since the ML and V were first released. Only 100 will be produced worldwide, with the Dean 30th Anniversary logo printed on the headstock and the pickup covers. They are all signed by Dean Zelinsky and they come with a trans-black finish and hardcase.[5]
Notable Users
- Michael Schenker (UFO,Scorpions, Michael Schenker Group) [6]
- Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)[7]
- Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains)[8]
- Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions)[9]
- Karl Sanders (Nile)[citation needed]
- Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne)[10]
- Rik Emmett (Triumph)[citation needed]
See also
- Dean Razorback V
- Dean Guitars
- Dean Z
- Dean Razorback
- Dimebag Darrell
- Dean ML
- Dean VMNT
- Dave Mustaine
- Michael Schenker
- Flying V
Trivia
- The V shape is also available as part of the Baby Series as a scaled down version.
- There is also a Michael Schenker Baby V.[11]
References
- ^ Dean Guitars V info
- ^ Michael Schenker V
- ^ interview with Michael Schenker
- ^ Info on the Michael Schenker Flame V on the Dean Official Website
- ^ Dean 30th Anniversary ML and V
- ^ Official Michael Schenker Website
- ^ Megadeth Info
- ^ Official Jerry Cantrell Website
- ^ Bio of Rudolf Schenker on Dean Guitars Official Website
- ^ Randy Rhoads Info Page
- ^ Baby Info on the Dean Official Website