Original Dean Patterns Recovered!

Aug 21, 2000

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All of the original Dean Guitar routing and shaping patterns have been found and returned to Dean Musical Instruments, Clearwater Florida. "They are authentic and in fine shape" according to company founder Dean B. Zelinsky. "Many have my original handwriting on them from 1976." The patterns had been out of the companies hands since the closing of the original Chicago plant nearly fifteen years ago. They were located and returned courtesy of Shawn Crowley, one of the countries biggest Dean Guitar connoisseurs.

"It couldn't have come at a better time" said company President Elliott Rubinson. In conjunction with the return of Dean Zelinsky, the company will be debuting the reissue of the original Dean V, Z, ML and Cadillac models at this winters NAMM Show in Anaheim. "Now we can be assured that the reissues will be exact" said Rubinson. These models will be made in the USA with the original unique Dean neck design and the rounded over binding. Features that were so instrumental in Dean's virtual overnight success in the late 70's and early 80's. In addition, each of these limited edition guitars will have a #10 flame maple top, original electronics and will be individually signed and authenticated by Dean himself.

For more information, visit their web site at www.deanguitars.com.