NAMM 2014: Dean Guitars stand in pictures
From Mustaine models to Batio's rocket
Vendetta 12 string
NAMM 2014: Awash with signature models from the likes of Dave Mustaine, Zoltan Bathory and an intriguing rocket-shaped model from Michael Angelo Batio, Dean did itself proud at this year's show.
Browse through the gallery to see some of the weird and wonderful creations on the way from the heavy metal guitar brand and check out the Dean Guitars site for more information.
Vendetta XMT HSH
Trans Am Floyd
DCR #10 Thoroughbred Deluxe
Thoroughbred Stealth
Gran Sport Stealth
Custom 750X
Custom 850X
Jackie Vincent C450F
Dave Mustaine Zero X
Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd
Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd
Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd
Dimebag Roots ML
Dimebag Stealth
Dimebag Driven ML
Zoltan SK6
USA Zoltan AR6
Zoltan AR6 Flame Top
Michael Angelo Batio Rocket
V Stealth
DCR #11 V Six Floyd
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