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Dean must stop producing V, Z and Gran Sport electric guitars after latest ruling in Gibson trademark infringement lawsuit
By Sam Roche published
Gibson describes the court's verdict as a victory for fans, artists and dealers, and “for all of the iconic American brands that have invested in meaningful innovation”

Gibson wins Dean trademark infringement case – but is awarded just $4,000 in damages
By Sam Roche published
The court found Dean guilty of infringing on Gibson's Flying V, Explorer, ES and SG body shape trademarks and Dove Wing headstock design, but said Gibson “delayed in asserting its trademark rights” for several models

Dean MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple review
By Paul Riario published
With Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000, does this head-turning S-style have the tones and performance to go with that hot Vintage Orange finish?

Get 2022 off to a rockin’ start with the second installment of Guitar World’s New Year New Gear guide
By Richard Bienstock published
GW’s Paul Riario and Alan Chaput dive into Dean’s Exile guitars, IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear pedals and Godlyke’s TWA Triskelion Harmonic Energizer Mk. III stompbox

Young Pantera fan gifted Dean Dimebag Darrell ML from anonymous music store customer
By Jackson Maxwell published
Hart Music – in Grand Junction, Colorado – was the site of the heartwarming deed

Dimebag Darrell's estate sues Dean Guitars
By Jackson Maxwell published
The lawsuit marks the end of the late Pantera guitarist's relationship with the brand, which was rekindled shortly before his tragic murder in 2004

Dean Guitars honors Leslie West with Tattered N Torn Thoroughbred TBZ signature model
By Sam Roche published
The guitar – which West approved prior to his death – features a flame maple top distressed by former Fender Master Builder John Cruz

Dean gets fired up with the MD24 Floyd Roasted Maple Vintage electric guitar
By Richard Bienstock published
Shred-ready model sports roasted maple neck and fingerboard, Floyd 1000 Series tremolo, and Vintage Blue and Vintage Orange finishes
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