The guitar mastercraft and founder of Dean Guitars has announced that he will be leaving the company, Dean Guitars.
Dean Zelinsky founded the company in 1976. Dean Guitars became known for their high-end stage-worthy instruments such as ZZ Top’s fur guitars and Dimebag Darrell’s ML design. Zelinsky sold the company in 1991, only to partner up with the company again in 2000.
Zelinsky commented, “I wanted to get back to what put Dean on the map originally — building high-quality instruments that shape both the image and tone of guitar players, from the beginner to world-class professionals.” … “I can no longer attach my name to the reputation, quality and direction of Dean Guitars or its current objectives.”
Other noteable bands that have relied on the Dean guitar brand include Pantera, Megadeth, Mountain, Nine Inch Nails, The Cars, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Sammy Hagar, Kansas, the Doobie Brothers, and Heart.
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