Latest about Dean Guitars
Gibson emerges victorious in copyright infringement retrial with Dean
A Texas federal jury once again sided with Gibson, rejecting Dean's argument that the former's Flying V, Explorer, and SG guitar shapes are generic in the minds of the guitar buying public
Dean Guitars maker has won the right to a retrial in Gibson trademark dispute
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Armadillo Enterprises is entitled to a retrial that will include previously excluded evidence
“A high-octane instrument for guitarists who demand the best”: Dean reimagines the Zero with a top-of-the-line rebrand – adding new depth to the firm's range of metal guitars
A natural deep gloss mahogany finish marries gold hardware and a white pickguard for a $5k guitar that Dean is calling “aggressive and sophisticated”
NAMM 2024: Dean Guitars is preparing to come back fighting – and we got an exclusive preview of its killer 2024 line-up, including its new affordable Kerry King signature, Slime Green finishes, and serious mid-price metal guitar contenders
It's set to be a big year for Dean, and Guitar World has been given a sneak preview of the firm’s extensive new 2024 range from president Patrick Schuleit
NAMM 2024: “Making the most of every note”: Dean continues its resurgence with Fishman-loaded neck-thru Exile Select as it brings back the Floyd Rose
The Exile follows in the footsteps of relaunched Zero and Vengeance models as Dean Guitars looks to bounce back from the lawsuits that plagued its 2023
“Back with a Vengeance and Zero apologies”: Following Gibson’s lawsuit, Dean is selling V-shaped guitars again under a new name – and, like the design, it’s rather pointed...
The Evertune-equipped Vengeance Select is one of three models hailing the return of the iconic shape to the firm’s catalog
The fate of Dean Guitars hangs in the balance as Armadillo faces demands to surrender all equipment and inventory – inside the Succession-esque drama determining the future of the US guitar brand
Exclusive We go in-depth on the guitar firm’s most serious legal wrangle yet, as two separate lawsuits allege Armadillo is liable for nearly $10 million in debt
“In the throes of death”: future of Dean Guitars in question following court filing
A legal complaint seemingly suggests the very existence of Dean's parent company – which also owns Luna Guitars – is in the balance
