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NAMM 2014: Dean Guitars stand in pictures

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By Matt Parker ( Guitarist, Total Guitar ) published 27 January 2014

From Mustaine models to Batio's rocket

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Vendetta 12 string

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.

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Vendetta XMT HSH

Vendetta XMT HSH

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Trans Am Floyd

Trans Am Floyd

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DCR #10 Thoroughbred Deluxe

DCR #10 Thoroughbred Deluxe

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Thoroughbred Stealth

Thoroughbred Stealth

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Gran Sport Stealth

Gran Sport Stealth

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Custom 750X

Custom 750X

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Custom 850X

Custom 850X

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Jackie Vincent C450F

Jackie Vincent C450F

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Dave Mustaine Zero X

Dave Mustaine Zero X

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Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

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Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

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Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

Dave Mustaine VMNT Ltd

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Dimebag Roots ML

Dimebag Roots ML

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Dimebag Stealth

Dimebag Stealth

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Dimebag Driven ML

Dimebag Driven ML

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Zoltan SK6

Zoltan SK6

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USA Zoltan AR6

USA Zoltan AR6

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Zoltan AR6 Flame Top

Zoltan AR6 Flame Top

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Michael Angelo Batio Rocket

Michael Angelo Batio Rocket

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V Stealth

V Stealth

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DCR #11 V Six Floyd

DCR #11 V Six Floyd

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Matt Parker
Matt Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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