The Dean V is a model of electric

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and

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released by

Dean Guitars Dean Guitars, commonly referred to simply as Dean, is an American importer and maker of stringed instruments and musical products with its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Tampa, Florida. Its products include solid-body electric guitars, bass gu ...

in 1977. It forms part of Dean's classic line of guitars along with the Dean ML, Dean Cadillac and Dean Z. In addition to its body shape, the Dean V is recognisable for its V-shaped

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and V-shaped tailpiece. Some of the prominent users include

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and

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. Dean was ordered to halt sales of the V in 2022 after legal action was taken against the company by

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Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker has his own signature model, which has the custom Michael Schenker split black and white design. He previously played Gibson Flying V's and was endorsed by

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before he came to Dean.

Michael Schenker Flame V

The Flame V is one of

'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.

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, with custom Schenker "S" plate

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s, gold hardware, and ebony fingerboard with custom Mother of Pearl "Schenker Flames" inlays.

30th Anniversary V

Dean produced the 30th Anniversary V and ML in 2007, 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

and the pickup covers. They are all signed by

Dean Zelinsky Dean B. Zelinsky (born February 20, 1957), also known as Dean Z, Dean Barrett Zelinsky or DBZ, is an American guitar luthier who founded Dean Guitars in 1977 and DBZ Guitars in 2008 and today owns Dean Zelinsky Private Label started in 2012. ...

and come with a trans-black finish and hardcase.

Other V-shaped Deans

Dean also makes a smaller V as part of the Baby Series, a

Baby V, a V-shaped

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and an acoustic version of the V, the V-Coustic.

Notable users

Rudolf Schenker Rudolf Schenker (born 31 August 1948) is a German guitarist, founder and leader of the hard rock band Scorpions. He is the rhythm and lead guitarist, primary songwriter and the sole constant member of the band. He is also the CEO/owner-manager ...

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)Bio of Rudolf Schenker on Dean Website
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References

External links

* {{official website V