Gibson wins against Dean

[STRHelvete]

I wonder what happened with Legator? Both were Legator artists that left and joined Dean at the same time

 

[Captain Shoggoth]

not a Dean guy generally but their headstock is pretty imposing, their Japanese signature for Miyako from Love Bites combines the best Gibson V design (67, of course) with the Dean headstock & a hotrodded spec, easily one of the coolest guitars ever. If it were possible to buy one domestically in the UK I'd have already done so

 

[Emperoff]

not a Dean guy generally but their headstock is pretty imposing, their Japanese signature for Miyako from Love Bites combines the best Gibson V design (67, of course) with the kickass Dean headstock & a hotrodded spec, easily one of the coolest guitars ever. If it were possible to buy one domestically in the UK I'd have already done so

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That was way cooler than I expected (before scrolling down the picture).

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Oh I know, I was just curious if anything happened at Legator because those were like the only 2 sig artists they had left I think.

not a Dean guy generally but their headstock is pretty imposing, their Japanese signature for Miyako from Love Bites combines the best Gibson V design (67, of course) with the Dean headstock & a hotrodded spec, easily one of the coolest guitars ever. If it were possible to buy one domestically in the UK I'd have already done so

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One of the coolest-spec'd traditional Vs ever made, and it's a limited edition model for the Japanese market only.

I'd also be all over the Greg V if it wasn't for those goddamn logos.

 

[Captain Shoggoth]

Oh I know, I was just curious if anything happened at Legator because those were like the only 2 sig artists they had left I think.



One of the coolest-spec'd traditional Vs ever made, and it's a limited edition model for the Japanese market only.

I'd also be all over the Greg V if it wasn't for those goddamn logos.

Greg V?

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Welp, Dean definitely ain't phased.
Just announced Greg Tribbett's an artist. Doubled down and gave him a V.

Greg V?

 

[STRHelvete]

I just saw this and figured someone would want to see this

 

[ClownShoes]

Someone forgot to update the thread.

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”

www.guitarworld.com

By order of a court injunction, Dean will no longer be able to manufacture, advertise, and/or sell guitars that infringe on Gibson’s ES, SG, Flying V and Explorer trademarks, and its Hummingbird wordmark.

As a result, Dean must cease production and marketing of its Luna Athena 501, Gran Sport, V and Z models, and any guitars using or advertised with the word “Hummingbird”.

 

[ClownShoes]

Vs and Zs gone from the website.

This is going to hurt them, badly.

 

[ClownShoes]

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I just saw this and figured someone would want to see this

Incoming lawsuit from FMIC

 

[Andromalia]

What remains to be seen is whether they will have the guts to sell them in europe. I went to check Thomann and there's a lonely entry level V left, that's it.

 

[MetalManCPA]

not a Dean guy generally but their headstock is pretty imposing, their Japanese signature for Miyako from Love Bites combines the best Gibson V design (67, of course) with the Dean headstock & a hotrodded spec, easily one of the coolest guitars ever. If it were possible to buy one domestically in the UK I'd have already done so

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I just landed a 2020 build USA model version (Miyako's original is 2019 USA build). The lawsuit definitely drove up the price, but it was a rare find and I consider myself in the right place at the right time.

 

[Captain Shoggoth]

I just landed a 2020 build USA model version (Miyako's original is 2019 USA build). The lawsuit definitely drove up the price, but it was a rare find and I consider myself in the right place at the right time.

Incredible score, enjoy it! I played an import model in Japan and was very underwhelmed but it was in dire need of a setup so wasn't being shown in the best light. I know the USA shop does excellent work.

Speaking of cool Dean Vs: Karl Sanders sig 7! Hell yes!

 

[AltecGreen]

I just landed a 2020 build USA model version (Miyako's original is 2019 USA build). The lawsuit definitely drove up the price, but it was a rare find and I consider myself in the right place at the right time.

I heard about you getting this. A few of the Japanese regulars were discussing your score.

 

[MetalManCPA]

I heard about you getting this. A few of the Japanese regulars were discussing your score.

Nice. I wonder if any of them had their eye on it. I jumped just in case someone did as I didn't want this opportunity to pass me by.

 

[MetalManCPA]

Incredible score, enjoy it! I played an import model in Japan and was very underwhelmed but it was in dire need of a setup so wasn't being shown in the best light. I know the USA shop does excellent work.

Speaking of cool Dean Vs: Karl Sanders sig 7! Hell yes!

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Nice Sanders sig 7. Dean V's just look so good.

 

[manu80]

Just put that into a 6 strings and we got a deal.