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DBZ Guitars announces a new breakthrough in guitar neck design.

 

Unveiling of DBZ's cutting edge new necks, called the Dean B Zelinsky "Z-Glide" Reduced Friction Neck (patent pending) will take place at the 2011 NAMM show January 13 in Anaheim, California.

 

The Z-Glide guitar necks, which will be available as an option on DBZ USA Custom Shop Guitars, utilize a surface designed to let your hand glide effortlessly up and down the neck. Dean Zelinsky's Z-Glide necks eliminate the sticky/clammy feeling gloss lacquered necks are known to produce.

 

Invented by company founder Dean Zelinsky, the revolutionary Z-Glide guitar neck is achieved by precisely engraving carefully tested patterns into the back of the neck which reduce surface area while trapping moisture and sweat. The result is an ultra fast neck with a consistent, silky-smooth feel.

 

"This is likely the first real breakthrough in guitar design in many years", explained Dean B. Zelinsky, CEO of DBZ Guitars. "No other company has aggressively addressed the surface feel of guitar necks. For other companies, satin or un-finished necks is the "solution" and has been for years…but neither satin or un-finished comes close to what the Z-Glide achieves in feel and playability. I believe the protection the finish provides is important which was part of the inspiration of developing the Z-Glide neck…the magic happens underneath the finish," concluded Zelinsky.

 

The Z-Glide neck will only be available as an option on USA made DBZ models for

 

2011. MSRP for the Z-Glide reduced friction neck option is $300

 

To learn more about DBZ Guitars, visit [2]www.dbzguitars.com or visit their booth #3290, Hall D; during the 2011 Winter NAMM Show.

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DBZ Guitars, continuing a pattern of industry firsts, expands their line of award winning guitars with the custom engraved Cavallo Peacemaker.

 

The DBZ Cavallo Peacemaker is a modern V shaped guitar, made in the USA at their suburban Chicago, Illinois facility. The highly sculpted body is adorned with an extremely detailed engraving inspired by the artisans who would intricately engrave firearms of the Wild West era. After extensively researching the craft and engravings of that period, DBZ created the original artwork that is engraved right into the select rock maple top of the Peacemaker. The guitar also features appointments unique to DBZ such as the revolutionary floating logo headstock, and company CEO, Dean Zelinsky's signature neck profile. Originally built as a one off custom guitar, Zelinsky decided to make it a production model after the overwhelming response it received at this year's Summer NAMM show where the brand received Best In Show. DBZ Peacemaker Photo

 

Additional features include:
• Set neck/ 24.75"
• Solid maple top
• Mahogany body and neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• DBZ Signature USA humbucker pickups
• Nickel hardware
• Fixed bridge with string thru body
• Satin lacquer finish

 

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MSRP $3995

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DBZ Guitars launches their new interactive website, The DBZ Experience and it is live as of this morning at www.dbzguitars.com.  Simply click on the full screen icon at the lower right once you visit the page.

 

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The DBZ Experience is inspired by technology used in the movie industry to create a site of epic proportions. Through full screen imagery, users get an “in your face” look at every detail of a DBZ Guitar. Web visitors are greeted with near-life-like shots of beautifully lit DBZ guitars while ambient music streams from the interactive audio player. Full screen & Hide Menu options are available to create a screen saver of DBZ eye candy or users can navigate further to view the entire collection of DBZ Guitars. Each guitar within the DBZ catalog is showcased supersized, forcing users to mouse around for an extreme view of all the intricacies of the instrument. The DBZ Experience gives users the sense of having the instruments right there in front of them.

 

“Every time I am with an artist or have visitors to the factory, they are always blown away when I put the guitars in front of them…mostly due to all of our unique carving and custom engraving…we want to give our web audience that same DBZ experience” says Dean B. Zelinsky, CEO and founder of DBZ Guitars.

 

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In addition to the advanced graphics, the new site also features easy and intuitive navigation.  Users can view specs of a particular model, search and find dealers online, and opt for a slideshow look at the instruments. Access to the companies’ interactive forum and social media network is clearly accessible though icons at bottom of the page or via a pull down menu.

To learn more about The DBZ Experience visitwww.dbzguitars.com

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DBZ Guitars Takes Flight In Grounded Economy

“DBZ’s are the only thing that’s selling!” – Jim Rubino, Rubino’s Music

Chicago, IL June 16, 2010 – DBZ Guitars is giving music retailers something to be excited about – sales! Dealers are experiencing success with Dean B. Zelinsky's new brand. DBZ Guitars, only shipping since August 2009, is already selling in 22 countries. Zelinsky’s new designs have struck a chord with players worldwide, creating a demand that retailers are profiting from.

 

Miami’s Space Music owner, Shiva Gangadhar spoke about the success the line has brought to his store. “Having these guitars in our store is a win/win for both us and our customers. Dean Zelinsky is a known name with a commitment to quality. Finally, the guitars he was born to make.” Gangadhar added, “four of my employees are already DBZ owners.”

 

Jim Rubino from Rubino's Music in Merriville, IN put it this way: “DBZ’s are the only thing that’s selling! I’m having fun selling guitars again. We compared the $5,000 Les Paul to the $749.00 DBZ Imperial. The DBZ wins hands down in neck design, sound and finish. The finishes on these guitars are the best I have seen in 39 years of business. You cannot go wrong with DBZ.” Rubino’s Music will be hosting a DBZ Guitars in-store on September 12, where Dean Zelinsky will make an appearance to meet, greet and sign autographs for fans and customers.

 

Todd Mobley general manager of The Music Farm in Orrville, OH had this to say, “The buzz has made this line very profitable for us. DBZ Guitars have been a breath of fresh air!  Expect big things when you get involved with DBZ!”

“People come in actually asking for DBZ's. They are the most exciting line of guitars in decades”, says Eddie Carlino of Carlino Guitars in Medford MA. “There’s an evolution happening...again. I initially brought the DBZ line into my store based on the fact that I've been involved with the evolving ideas of Dean Zelinsky since I was selling his guitars at the age of 17. I now own my own store and after seeing how Zelinsky’s ideas can turn into a player's dream, I just had to carry his new brand. More than just a guitar idea, it's in his DNA. From the Bird of Prey, to the classically styled Bolero, to the innovative Imperial, DBZ's are the most exciting line of guitars in decades.”

 

“Dealers need guitars that are new and exciting”, states DBZ Guitars CEO Dean Zelinsky. “In this downturn economy, nobody is going to get excited over seeing the same wall of tired old guitars”, Zelinsky noted. “Having DBZ Guitars on the wall gets peoples attention...they turn tire kickers into buyers.”

 

DBZ Guitars will be displaying at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show in Nashville, TN
June 18 – 20.

To learn more about the entire DBZ Guitars collection, visit the company website at www.dbzguitars.com

 

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Master guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky creates a textured Snake Skin finish using new techniques. DBZ Guitars travels to Frankfurt, Germany next week to reveal the new Venom Snake Skin guitar along with its entire line of guitars at Musikmesse, the world's leading trade fair for music. This is the first time Dean Zelinsky will take his new company, DBZ Guitars, to display at the show and is in direct response to the international success the new line has experienced during its first year. The new Snake Skin finish achieves unparalleled realism, in both looks and feel, using Zelinsky's proprietary techniques. Master guitar builder Dean Zelinsky has earned the reputation of taking guitar building to the next level. In 2008, Zelinsky severed ties from his previous company and established DBZ Guitars to pursue new opportunities and production techniques currently being ignored by the guitar industry. The Venom Snake Skin represents a new standard in guitar design and encourages Zelinsky to continue expanding on his 30-plus years of innovation. The Venom Snake Skin guitar is an art form brought to life by artisans who meticulously airbrush and hand finish each guitar to the finest detail —a true milestone and a symbol of his extensive guitar building career that started back in 1976. In addition to the new textured Snake Skin finish, features of the Venom Snake Skin include:
  • 25.5" Set Neck
  • Mahogany Body
  • Etched Hard Rock Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck/Ebony Fingerboard
  • 24 Frets
  • Premium Arrow Pearl inlay at 12th Fret
  • Dean B. Zelinsky Signature USA Pickups
  • Gold Hardware
  • Original Floyd Rose Tremolo System
  • Optional String Thru Body Fixed Bridge
  • Street Price starting at $4,599.00 USD
As a life-long vegetarian, Dean Zelinsky proudly confirms that no animals were harmed in the production of these guitars. To learn more about the new Venom Snake Skin, and the entire DBZ Guitars collection, visit their booth at Musikmesse Hall 4.1 F18.
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DBZ Guitars unveils the Bolero Banneret, the first in the new Regalia Series of guitars debuting at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show January 14 in Anaheim, California. The new Regalia Series takes guitar building, features and appointments to a new level by incorporating ornate metal embellishments. Utilizing new CNC technology, combined with Old World hand casting, the ornate metal castings are of jeweler quality, detail, and finish. Legendary guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky has always had the reputation of taking the art of guitar building to the next level. With his new company established in 2008, he has created a new platform to push even further and continues to expand on his 30-plus years of innovation. The Regalia Series will broaden the existing models by incorporating a finely crafted, metal, set-in on the bodies of the instruments. The ornate metal casting is designed in high detail and finished in 24k gold and nickel. To compliment the body's metal casting, each guitar will have a matching truss rod cover at the headstock. In addition to the new inlay, standard features of the Bolero Banneret include:
  • 24.75" set neck
  • Mahogany/Maple bodies
  • Mahogany neck/Ebony fingerboards
  • 22 frets
  • Premier inlays
  • DBZ pick ups
  • Volume and Tone controls
  • Pick up selector
  • Coil tapping
  • Grover tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • DBZ custom-casted Stop Tail piece bridge
Street Price starting at $849.00 USD To learn more about the new Bolero Banneret or the new Regalia Series, visit the company website at http://www.dbzguitars.com/ or visit their booth #3290 at the upcoming NAMM show.
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DBZ Guitars is now shipping guitars across America and worldwide. With strong sales in America, DBZ Guitars has announced initial distribution to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Central America, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Poland, South America, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Music Retailers are singing their praise¿¿¿ "The first guitar we received was a DBZ Tuscan. It sold the same day. We've been receiving regular calls from our customers about the Bird of Prey. One customer was actually waiting in our Georgia location for the delivery truck to arrive. I've never seen a customer so excited about a guitar! He took home a Bird of Prey the day they arrived." - Gerald Freedman, Owner, Freedman's Music, Bluffton, SC "The Bird Of Prey, what a guitar! Like the USA models, even the imports feel great. It's the balance, the weight, the neck shape (which is key here), and the look. This guitar could get by on looks alone but obviously that wasn't the plan here." - Eddie Carlino, Carlino Guitars, Medford, MA "Well exceeded any and all expectations! Quality and playability is top notch." - Todd Mobley, Sales Manager, TheMusicFarm.com, Orrville, OH "When our DBZ guitars arrived, we had to double check where they were made because the import guitars felt like the handmade USA guitars. You just can't find another guitar that feels and plays like this in this price range." - Scott J. Hrdlicka, Director, BeyondEleven.com, Milwaukee, WI DBZ Guitars was founded August 26, 2008 when world-renowned guitar builder Dean B. Zelinsky saw the need to take guitars to an entirely new place. DBZ Guitars breaks through the monotony on a whole new level. With vivid finishes, lifelike textured tops, and three-dimensional carved art, Zelinsky has returned to raise the bar a second time. "Great playing guitars that look superior on stage is what DBZ is all about," says DBZ Guitars CEO, Dean B. Zelinsky. All guitars are available with a vast range of options; brilliant finishes and over-the-top graphics as both import and USA Custom Shop models. There is also a full line of acoustic guitars available. DBZ guitars invites you view their entire 2009 line of guitars online at: http://www.dbzguitars.com
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DBZ Guitars is pleased to announce a new series of distinctive metal guitars, "The Dark Side of Dean." This line is a new offering of uniquely carved masterpieces straight from the darkest depths of legendary guitar builder Dean B. Zelinsky's mind. "The Dark Side series is designed for the sophisticated player, who is searching for the ultimate 'over the top' metal instrument," says the CEO and DBZ Guitars founder. Zelinsky is no stranger to metal. His guitar creations are played, and have been played, by metal & rock royalty on stages across the world for decades. Armed with 30 years of knowledge and experience, DBZ has created a guitar line like no other specifically for his fans and fans of the genre. "Great tone, feel, and incredible playability have always been the bottom line. But now, by embracing advances in woodworking technology, we can create anything we can imagine. 'The Dark Side' line is no exception. We've pushed the boundaries to create sculpted masterpieces with more tone, feel, and magic than anything I've ever created," he says. The "Dark Side of Dean" consists of three unique and darkly ornate models: DBZ Bird of Prey The Bird of Prey is a carved masterpiece that unites form with function. It's available in a variety of custom colors and graphics with a highly contoured body. Bird of Prey comes standard with EMG active humbuckers providing all the intensity and depth needed to compliment it's intense design. The Bird of Prey's easy access 24-fret neck gives players the ability to tear up the fretboard in style while lending their music a visual punch to the gut. DBZ Venom The Venom is a deeply visceral V-style guitar. Like the Bird of Prey, Zelinsky uses modern technology not only as a method for precision and efficiency but as a means to realize the menacing sculpture that lies beneath the tone wood. The Venom comes loaded with EMG pickups, original Floyd Rose tremolo, and show-stopping graphic options. DBZ Halcyon The Halcyon is a radical re-imagining of a classic style. It is a sleek, double cutaway guitar that balances classic functionality with modern metal sensibilities. Like the Bird of Prey and The Venom, the Halcyon is loaded to the hilt with EMG pickups, original Floyd Rose Tremolo, easy 24-fret access, and set-neck construction. It's available in high impact colors and radical off-the-hook graphics, including the Vertigo and the Death Dealer. Dark Side Specs: Construction: Set Neck 25.5" scale
Body: Alder
Neck/Fingerboard: Maple/Ebonized
Frets: 24
Pickups: EMG 81/85
Tuners: Grover
Hardware: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose
For a full list of specs, colors and graphic options, please visit www.dbzguitars.com All Dark Side Guitars are also available as USA Custom models.
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DBZ Guitars announces the latest revolution in guitar design: the Imperial. Straight from the mind of legendary guitar designer Dean Zelinsky, the Imperial features classic, large-bodied appeal carved down to a mere 5/8 of an inch thick. "A guitar like this has never been built before so it's only natural that you'll experience tonal qualities that you've never heard," says DBZ founder and CEO Dean B. Zelinsky. The Imperial may initially look like a traditional hollowbody, but it's a solidbody design loaded with revolutionary features that professional players will welcome. The guitar's contours give the top and body a curvaceous, refined style, but the Imperial's oversized design and ultra-thin profile — measuring only 5/8" thick at its thinnest point — also give it a natural, singing projection with tremendous clarity. The tailpiece is set back substantially from the bridge, making bends effortlessly smooth and giving players the ability to do unheard of harmonic tricks by depressing the strings behind the bridge. Everything about the Imperial has been custom designed for the ultimate in musicality — the DBZ pickups have been painstakingly tuned to the body, while the lightweight, custom engraved alloy DBZ tailpiece adds to the guitar's unparalleled sustain. "The Imperial is a guitar that I thought about early on in my career — I've always wanted to build this guitar. When you play this guitar acoustically, it has natural reverb-like qualities — it's like one big sounding board that just vibrates and resonates," says DBZ founder and CEO Dean Zelinsky. "It's an extremely alive guitar, and if you're looking for a guitar that takes you to extremes and puts you in the moment, it doesn't get any better than the Imperial. Rock, Jazz, Blues and Country players will agree that this baby begs to be played. The Imperial is the most versatile guitar I have designed in my 32-year history." Available in both USA and import models, each guitar features a solid mahogany body and maple top, a 22-fret set mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard. The Imperial also features custom DBZ private label humbucking pickups, a DBZ engraved stop tailpiece, graphite saddles and Sperzel tuners. The USA models can be ordered with in a variety of exotic hardwoods; every guitar is available in a variety of custom color options. USA Imperial:
  • Construction/Scale: 24.75" scale set neck, 22 frets
  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Rosewood
  • Body: Mahogany/Maple
  • Pickups: DBZB/DBZ5
  • Controls: Vol/Tone/3-way
  • Tuners: Sperzel
  • Hardware: Chrome, black or gold
  • Bridge: Engraved DBZ stop tail
  • Colors: Black, White, Wine Red, Cherryburst, Honeyburst, Trans Green, Trans Blue,
  • Trans Red, Trans Purple, Vintage Sunburst, Natural, Goldtop
  • MSRP $3998/MAP $2229
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DBZ Guitars is proud to announce a radical new instrument that will redefine the world of metal guitars: the Bird of Prey. From the darkest depths of legendary guitar designer Dean B. Zelinsky, and anchoring the company's metal-inspired Darkside of Dean line, the Bird of Prey combines advanced design techniques, high performance and unstoppable off-the-hook stage appeal in the same instrument. Built for aggressive players with refined tastes, the Bird of Prey is a carved work of art that fuses form and function. Available in a variety of custom colors and graphics with a highly contoured body, the Bird of Prey makes the ultimate artistic statement without having to say a word. The Bird of Prey comes loaded with EMG 81 and 85 active humbuckers providing all the intensity and punch needed to compliment the powerful design. The Bird of Prey's extended scale length, soft V profile and easy access 24-fret neck gives players the ability to tear up the fretboard in style while lending their music an unparalleled visual statement. Being a pioneer of metal guitars, many of metal's royalty gravitated towards Zelinsky's designs early on. "One look at the Bird of Prey and you'll see that we are giving metal a whole new level of respect," says CEO and founder of DBZ Guitars, Dean B. Zelinsky. "We are using technology and sophisticated design sensibilities to set a new precedent for metal guitars. From these perspectives the Bird of Prey is a guitar that simply cannot be denied." Available in both import and USA models, the USA Bird of Prey features a Mahogany body, optional Flame Maple top, a 24-fret set neck and an ebony fingerboard. It also includes EMG 81/85 humbuckers, custom DBZ inlays, Sperzel tuners and a locking Floyd Rose tremolo system. Every Bird of Prey is available in a variety of custom colors, or an array of stunning graphics. USA Bird of Prey:
  • Construction/Scale: 25.5" scale set neck, 24 frets
  • Neck/Fingerboard: Maple/Ebony
  • Body: Mahogany (optional flame maple top)
  • Pickups: EMG81/EMG85
  • Controls: Vol/Tone/3-way
  • Tuners: Sperzel
  • Hardware: Nickel, Black, Gold
  • Bridge: Floyd Rose
  • Colors: Black, Matte Black, Midnite Blue, Red, and a wide range of transparent and custom colors. Graphics: Sepulchre, Radioactive
MSRP USA Custom: $4887/MAP $2999
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Offering adventurous guitarists a totally unique instrument, DBZ Guitars' brand new Croc Skin Bolero model will blow minds and turn heads: the Croc Skin Bolero. Straight from the mind of legendary guitar designer Dean Zelinsky, The Croc Skin Bolero combines DBZ's legendary playability with looks so realistic Dean B. Zelinsky may soon be explaining himself to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There's no pattern in nature more rock n' roll than crocodile skin, and DBZ's Croc Skin Bolero is the first guitar in the world to wear it proudly without harming any animals. While the Croc Skin Bolero's curvaceous body looks like it has been covered in real reptile skin, the finish is actually a never-before-seen textured maple top, produced using proprietary DBZ technologies. Of course, the Croc Skin Bolero is more than just looks; it's made to play. A thick cut maple top gives the Croc Skin Bolero a distinct, brighter personality, and the custom-voiced DBZ pickups have been painstakingly tailored to compliment its unique body while providing a ferocious tonal palette. A custom designed and engraved DBZ tailpiece made of lightweight alloys adds to the guitar's already incredible sustain, while the slick mahogany neck gives players a fast stable platform to express themselves on. "DBZ Guitars is all about using technology to take our guitars to the next level. We have now harnessed that technology to realistically texture guitars and imitate the things we see in life. The Croc Skin Bolero does just that," says CEO and founder of DBZ Guitars, Dean Zelinsky. Made in the USA, the Croc Skin Bolero features a solid mahogany body and a 3/4" maple top with proprietary Croc Skin finish. It also includes a slick 22-fret set mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard, custom DBZ private label humbucking pickups, a custom-designed lightweight DBZ stop tailpiece, graphite saddles and Sperzel tuners. USA Croc Skin Bolero
  • Construction/Scale: 24.75" scale set neck, 22 frets
  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Ebony
  • Body: Mahogany/Maple
  • Pickups: DBZB/DBZ5
  • Controls: Vol/Tone/3-way
  • Tuners: Sperzel
  • Hardware: Gold
  • Bridge: DBZ Stop Tail
  • Finish: DBZ Croc Skin
  • MSRP $6,220/MAP $3,999
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