With the advent of the Superstrat and grunge music, Dean Zelinsky sold the business to Oscar Medeiros of Tropical Music, who gained ownership of the brand from 1986, and until 1995 focused on selling to Latin bands overseas. The company had all but disappeared from the American market at that point.

Did Dean Guitars go out of business?

With the advent of the Superstrat and grunge music, Dean Zelinsky sold the business to Oscar Medeiros of Tropical Music, who gained ownership of the brand from 1986, and until 1995 focused on selling to Latin bands overseas. The company had all but disappeared from the American market at that point.

Did Dimebag use Razorbacks?

The Dean Razorback is an electric guitar made by Dean Guitars. It is a variation of the Dean ML, and was designed by Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for the bands Pantera and Damageplan. The Razorback was at first a USA only model, but was subsequently sold as an import model.

How do you date a Dean guitar?

How do you read Dean guitar serial numbers made in the USA? Dean Guitars manufactured in the USA will have a 6 digit serial number on the back of the headstock. The first 2 digits represent the year and the remaining digits typically represent the production number, although this is not consistent.

Where are Dean select guitars made?

Select Series guitars are made in Indonesia, and the quality is, in most respects, excellent.

Why did Dimebag leave Dean Guitars?

I left US Music. US Music asked me to renew my contract and I chose not to, for many, many reasons… I took the Washburn thing as far as it could go, but I needed to move on to get where I want this to be. Dean Guitars is the answer to moving forward.

How old is my Dean guitar?

What year is my Dean guitar?

Every Dean guitar made in United States comes with a seven digit serial number that is printed on the back of the headstock (some 90s models may be stamped on the fretboard). First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year.

Where are eart guitars made?

We are the factory in China, we produce electric guitar, electric bass, acoustic guitar, wood guitar, such as OEM, we can produce as your requirement.