Dean V

Dean V
200px A Dean V Platinum model
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

The Dean V is an electric guitar made by Dean Guitars. 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.

Michael Schenker

Michael Schenker has his own signature model, which has the custom Michael Schenker split black and white design. He previously endorsed Aria before he came to Dean.

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.

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 tailpieces, 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 headstock and the pickup covers. They are all signed by Dean Zelinsky and come with a trans-black finish and hardcase.

Notable users

• Michael Schenker
• Jerry Cantrell
• Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions)
• Dave Mustaine

Other V shaped Deans

Dean also makes a smaller V as part of the Baby Series, a Michael Schenker Baby V, a V shaped bass guitar and an acoustic version of the V, the V-Coustic.

References

• Official Dean Website