ean Guitars mission has always been to produce the finest guitars in the world. We want to help musicians be as passionate about making music as we are about creating instruments that are played on the most prestigious Dstages, and in the best studios, around the world. Since 1977, our iconic electric and acoustic guitars, basses and other musical instruments have been built to the highest standards in our industry. We are proud to be a musician-owned and operated company. The Dean Guitars staff is comprised of hard working, knowledgeable musicians who demand excellence in the instruments that we design, build and play. From beginners just starting the journey to part-time weekend players - from the hard working bands fighting for every dollar on tour to the accomplished professional who demands a high-performance six-string masterpiece - we make a guitar that is perfect for you and back it with reliability, quality and value. With a Dean guitar in your hand you become part of a world-wide family of musicians who have embraced the Dean Guitars legacy and are ready to continue the journey together. Road Tested. Artist Approved. Dean Guitars 2013! PLAY A DEAN INSTRUMENT TODAY & GET YOUR WINGS! DEAN GUITARS NEW PRODUCTS 2013 CATALOG // TABLE OF CONTENTS 3-5) CHICAGO SERIES 18 • Gran Sport / Vendetta Series 28-32) ACOUSTICS 3 • Dean USA Chicago Series 19 • Graphyte Series 28 • Performer Plus Series 4-5 • Chicago Flame & Standard Series 29 • Performer Ultra Series 20-25) ARTIST SERIES 30 • St. Augustine Series 6-7) DEAN USA SERIES 20 • Dave Mustaine Series 31 • Natural Series 12-13 • USA V77, Trans Am, Throughbred 21 • Dimebag Series 32 • Exhibition Series 22 • Michael Schenker Series 33 • AXS Series 8-11) DCR 23 • Michael Amott Series 8-11 • Dean Custom Run Series 24 • Michael Angelo Batio Series 34-35) BASS 25 • Rusty Cooley Series 34 • Jeff Berlin Series 12-19) ELECTRICS 34 • Jon Entwistle Series 12-13 • Thoroughbred Series 26-27) BLUEGRASS SERIES 35 • Edge Series 14-15 • Straight-Six Series 26 • Palomino Series 36 • Zone Series 16-17 • Custom Series 27 • Bluegrass Series 2 USA CHICAGO SERIES USA Z CHICAGO FLAME USA ML CHICAGO FLAME USA V CHICAGO FLAME SKU: USA Z CF TBZ SKU: USA ML CF TCS SKU: USA V CF TBZ • 5A Flame Maple Top / Mahogany Body • 5A Flame Maple Top / Mahogany Body • 5A Flame Maple Top / Mahogany Body • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Abalone Dot Inlays / Red Side Dot Fret Markers • Abalone Dot Inlays / Red Side Dot Fret Markers • Abalone Dot Inlays / Red Side Dot Fret Markers • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Nickel w/ Brass Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Nickel w/ Brass Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Nickel w/ Brass Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case Included • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case Included • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case Included • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst WWW.DEANGUITARS.COM 3 CHICAGO FLAME ‘77 NOSTALGIA DEAN GUITARS’ new Chicago Series ML, V & Z electric guitars pay homage to the original Dean guitars produced in Chicago and introduced at the 1977 NAMM show. These guitars embody the high quality materials and craftsmanship usually limited to custom instruments. Experience the classic feel of the Dean Guitars that started it all! Z CHICAGO FLAME ML CHICAGO FLAME V CHICAGO FLAME SKU: Z CF TCS SKU: ML CF TBZ SKU: V CF TCS • Flame Maple Top • Flame Maple Top • Flame Maple Top • Mahogany Body • Mahogany Body • Mahogany Body • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Abalone Dot Inlays • Abalone Dot Inlays • Abalone Dot Inlays • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Body & Neck Binding • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst • Finishes: Classic Black, Trans Brazilia, Trans Cherryburst 4 DEAN GUITARS NEW PRODUCTS 2013 CATALOG CHICAGO STANDARD ML CHICAGO STANDARD V CHICAGO STANDARD Z CHICAGO STANDARD SKU: ML CS TCS SKU: V CS CBK SKU: Z CS GN • Mahogany Top • Mahogany Top • Mahogany Top • Mahogany Body • Mahogany Body • Mahogany Body • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 24-3/4” Scale • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • 1-11/16” Nut • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany V Neck • Rosewood Fingerboard • Rosewood Fingerboard • Rosewood Fingerboard • Pearl Dot Inlays • Pearl Dot Inlays • Pearl Dot Inlays • Single Ply Cream Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Neck Binding • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Chrome w/ Gold Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • Finishes: Classic Black, Gloss Natural, Trans Cherry • Finishes: Classic Black, Gloss Natural, Trans Cherry • Finishes: Classic Black, Gloss Natural, Trans Cherry WWW.DEANGUITARS.COM 5 DEAN USA SERIES DEAN GUITARS CUSTOM SHOP: FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! THE DIFFERENCE IS DEAN. Located within our 110,000 square foot worldwide glue joints. Using the highest quality woods available, headquarters in Tampa, Florida, the Dean USA Custom our Dean USA guitars are hand-sanded and finished Shop is a state-of-the-art, woodworking facility designed with precise, hand-cut, custom inlays. These guitars are for the sole purpose of producing the best looking and designed for a lifetime of enjoyment and reliability. best playing guitars and basses in the world. Our devoted team of designers and craftsmen in the Dean Anchoring the Dean custom shop, two Anderson CNC USA Custom Shop ensure a quality that is quite potentially machines are used to sculpt every element of our the best in the guitar industry. This quality has been impeccably detailed Artist, Custom and Standard series embraced by some of the biggest names in the business guitars. High-powered radio frequency gluers are utilized as well as a legion of guitar enthusiasts around the world to ensure proper drying and maximum strength on any who demand and deserve the best guitar possible. 6 DEAN GUITARS NEW PRODUCTS 2013 CATALOG DEAN USA SERIES Limited Run only 35 to be produced worldwide. be produced Run only 35 to Limited USA V 1977 USA THOROUGHBRED USA TRANS AM SKU: USA V77 TCS SKU: USA TB FM SC SKU: USA TA CBK • Flame Maple Top / Mahogany Body • Flame Maple Top / Mahogany Body • Mahogany Top / Mahogany Body • 24-3/4” Scale • 1-11/16” Nut • 24-3/4” Scale / 1-11/16” Nut • 24-3/4” Scale / 1-11/16” Nut • Set Mahogany V Neck • Set Mahogany C Neck • Set Mahogany C Neck • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Ebony Fingerboard • Abalone Dot Inlays • Pearl Block Inlays • Pearl Block Inlays • Single Ply Aged Cream Body & Neck Binding • Single Ply Cream Body, Neck & Headstock Binding • Single Ply White Neck Binding • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Grover Tuners • Nickel w/ Brass Plate & Output Jack Hardware • Nickel Hardware • Nickel Hardware • Tune-O-Matic String-Through Bridge • Tune-O-Matic “Hardtail” Bridge • Tune-O-Matic “Hardtail” Bridge • DiMarzio® Super Distortion Bridge & Neck Pickups • USA DMT Equalizer Bridge Pickup • USA DMT Equalizer Bridge Pickup • Dean Original Series 1 Headstock • USA DMT Nostalgia Neck Pickup • USA DMT Nostalgia Neck Pickup • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case & Certificate Included • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case Included • Deluxe USA Hardshell Case Included • Trans Cherryburst Lacquer Finish • Multiple Finish Options Available • Multiple Finish Options Available WWW.DEANGUITARS.COM 7 DEAN CUSTOM RUN DEAN CUSTOM RUN: LIMITED EDITION CUSTOM RUNS OF SELECT DEAN GUITARS The Dean Custom Run series is Dean’s flagship limited edition series. These sophisticated, well-appointed guitars are instant collectors instruments. Utilizing top of the line components, Dean Custom Run guitars are designed for the discerning guitarist who wants an impeccable guitar that wows an audience and screams for the limelight. Each Dean Custom Run guitar is individually numbered and includes a Dean Deluxe Hardshell Case to protect your valuable