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Dean Guitars Introduces the Select Series

New features include satin necks, mahogany bodies, and custom Seymour Duncan pickups.

Tampa, FL (June 14, 2019) -- Designed by professional musicians for professional musicians, all Select Series models feature satin necks for ease of playing and endurance. The models feature mahogany bodies with three-piece necks, combined with set-through construction (Except MD Models are bolt-on) for stability and durability. Ebony fretboards for fast attack and note clarity, easy access heel joints and exclusive Seymour Duncan TB5 and APH-1 pickups in a zebra parchment finish and sand blasted pole pieces. Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo systems (where applicable) for better playability and tuning stability and professional durability. High quality udio taper pots for that smooth roll without destroying the tone.

  • Body Shapes: ML, V, Z, Cadi, Thoroughbred and the all new MD
  • Multiple Finish Options
  • Seymour Duncan TB5 and APH-1 pickups exclusive to Dean Guitars with parchment bobbins and sand- blasted pole pieces.
  • Matching headstock finishes, multiply bound headstock & body (ML, V, Z, Cadi, Thoroughbred)

The Dean Guitars Select Series models carry a suggested retail price ranging from $989 to $1529, with street pricing from $699 - $999 depending on model and features.

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