Members cerebrix Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103552 World-renowned guitar maker Dean Zelinsky has unveiled his new company DBZ Guitars LLC. He explained, "DBZ Guitars will have my personal control over design, direction and quality." The company's web site, currently revealing only a glimpse of the new line, also includes the "DBZ Guitar Forum" where Zelinsky will be interacting once again with his fans online. Zelinsky, who founded Dean Guitars in 1976 at the age of 18, is recognized industrywide for ushering in a new era in guitar design. That evolution continues with the new line of DBZ Guitars, premiering in January 2009, showcasing Zelinsky's ability to "take guitar design to the next level." Zelinsky will be doing for guitars what custom bike builders have done for the motorcycle industry. Zelinsky stated rare exotic woods, laser technology and proprietary graphics applications will be essential to DBZ Guitars' new look. Equally newsworthy, Dean Zelinsky has partnered with Diamond Amplification owner Jeff Diamant (who is now also President and COO of DBZ Guitars), and Diamant's Texas partner, Terry Martin. Explained Zelinsky, "Jeff and I share a vision for DBZ, and see eye-to-eye on how this industry should be serviced. I have teamed up with Jeff because his proven business savvy is critical to this challenging new venture... guitar brands are not built every day. His Diamond amps are second to none and add cache to the DBZ guitar brand." "Dealers and distributors worldwide are already calling and vying for exclusive rights to DBZ/Diamond," added Diamant. "Simply, together we can do more than we can apart." Diamant continued, "Diamond will not be changing its current vision or plan. We have a vision for DBZ and a vision for Diamond." "We are bringing a radical approach to every aspect of DBZ Guitars; guitar design, marketing, advertising and distribution, while retaining traditional and elegant styling and feel," said Zelinsky. "The technology available today is being way under-utilized. This industry is stuck in the Dark Ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Another brand I won't care for (judging from that pic ). Shot in the arm? In the head rather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jura Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I won't own one, but I do commend him for leaving his own compony, to start his own compony. It takes a big man to walk away from that {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members balthazarr Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Never cared for Dean before, still won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThisIsExile Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 DBZ?why would they make dragon ball z guitars?thats a rather dead franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rusholmeruffian Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 DBZ?why would they make dragon ball z guitars?thats a rather dead franchise. Seriously, I wonder if they ran into trademark problems with that name. Zelinsky hasn't owned Dean Guitars in 20+ years, FWIW. Armadillo brought him on board as a consultant about 10 years back but that arrangement clearly has come to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 what in god's name is this {censored}ing thing now? ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Professor Tom Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I never cared for most Deans, except the Leslie West Signature model but I imagine he became increasingly annoyed with cheap Dean imports from the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I don't care for that at all. icky yucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Squier Fat Telecaster Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spudro Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I've got a Leslie West Standard (Korean) and a USA Hardtail. They are both outstanding guitars. I mean mind boggling life changing instruments. I will not own a pointy guitar. I don't want one and at 53 years old odds are I will be attracted to them even less and less, but if that's somebody else's angle, more power to 'em. I just feel that it is a bit of a niche customer demographic and Zelinsky hurt himself a bit by pushing the wild assed guitars. Less uninhibited guitarists categorized his instruments as show-off guitars. Most never gave them consideration as a company capable of making incredible instruments. Of course cheapie Deans didn't help the reputation much even if they were good for their inexpensive pricing. I don't know what it will take, but I hope that Dean can become known for how really good they can build guitars. Of course you get what you pay for, but I feel that the Leslie West Standard is a standout bargain at the going 'net pricing of $699. I suggest you grab one before they change something about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members milosch Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 ugly bugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I always liked the half explorer/half les paul guitars. To look at them anyway. I never played one. There does seem to be a market for red-state pointy guitars. There must be 6 or 7 dimebag models in the samash/gc junkmail every month. I think that V will do well as long as it comes in jungle as well as arctic camouflage and comes in at less than $800. I thought the thread was about this guy, though: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I have one of the Deam Dime Bag Vs bought from a friend[really to help him out] While its a very good playing guitar. Its big, awkward, and really just not my thing, Sorry. They certainly play and sound great though if this is your style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 As a piece of sculpture, it ain't bad.. But as a guitar, that's one of the ugliest pieces of {censored} I've ever seen in my life.. I wonder why he left? Maybe he agrees that the constant Dimebag prostitution was getting a bit old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noramactive Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Just more of the same crap , lookin' to flow through some new A Holes I don't buy "TREKKIE" guitars ! not now after 40 years of playin' not ever But Good luck to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Just when I thought you couldn't find an uglier guitar than a Dean, the founder out-Deans himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roygbiv Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 Just when I thought you couldn't find an uglier guitar than a Dean, the founder out-Deans himself. that's the troof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grinder63 Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 YUK!!! Ugly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3red Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 more heavy metal crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 A headstock change would be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taylor704 Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 I bet one of the pickups is a Dimebucker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 He should have stuck to making furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cBc Posted August 27, 2008 Members Share Posted August 27, 2008 fail... that headstock could slice tomatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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