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“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
Judge throws out Gibson's claim that Dean is in contempt of court
“Almost all the issues raised in Gibson’s contempt motions have been resolved,” the court rules, in the latest from the lengthy legal battle between the guitar companies
Dean expands its Exile X line of guitars with new, Satin White-finished model
The affordable, shred-friendly six-string features a pair of DMT Design Zebra pickups and a Floyd Rose FR20 tremolo system
Dean must stop producing V, Z and Gran Sport electric guitars after latest ruling in Gibson trademark infringement lawsuit
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
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
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
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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
Hart Music – in Grand Junction, Colorado – was the site of the heartwarming deed
