Dean V

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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

A Dean V Platinum model

The Dean V is an electric guitar made by Dean Guitars^[1].It was released at the same time as the Dean ML, Dean Cadillac and Dean Z in 1977. It has the recognisable V shaped Dean Headstock and V shaped tailpiece. Michael Schenker and Dave Mustaine(Dean VMNT) have Dean V signature models.

1 Michael Schenker
- 1.1 Michael Schenker Flame V
- 1.2 Schenker Brothers V
2 30th Anniversary V
3 Notable Users
4 See also
5 Trivia
6 References

[edit] Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker has his own signature model, which has the custom Michael Schenker split black and white design.^[2] He previously endorsed Aria (guitar company) before 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]

[edit] 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]

[edit] Schenker Brothers V

Dean released a Schenker Brothers V. It has a custom design, with pictures of both Schenker brothers on it, Michael Schenker and Rudolf Schenker. Only 200 were produced worldwide with Custom Schenker "S" Plate Tailpieces, gold hardware and Hard-Shell Cases included, ebony fingerboard with custom Mother of Pearl "Schenker Flames" inlays.^[5]

[edit] 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.^[6]

[edit] Notable Users

Michael Schenker (UFO,Scorpions, Michael Schenker Group) ^[7]
Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains)^[8]
Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions)^[9]
Karl Sanders (Nile)^{[citation needed]}
Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne)^[10]
Rik Emmett (Triumph) (Allied Forces album and tour)
Dave Murray (Iron Maiden)
Dimebag Darrell (Pantera)

[edit] See also

[edit] 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]
There is also a V shaped bass guitar made by Dean. ^[12]