Dean '79 Z Electric Guitar

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Capture the style and sound of the late '70s with this Dean Z. The exotic body shape looks great on stage, while a pair of hot DMT pickups make any amp sing.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Pau Ferro fretboard Delivers strong midrange presence and punch
Dean DMT Design humbuckers Hot output and highly dynamic, with versatile feel

The Classic Series wouldn't be complete without the crushing Z! Since 1977 the Z has been a staple to Dean guitars and this model is true to its roots at an affordable price. Mahogany body and Mahogany set neck construction offers all the warm tones and sustain needed for any player. Loaded with DMT Series Time Capsule pickups to bring back the nostalgia of the original while being able to play all the music of today's styles. The bound body and bound Indian Rosewood Fingerboard ties it all together.

Finish Top: Classic Black
Finish Back/Sides: Classic Black
Finish Headstock: Classic Black
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set Neck
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Mahogany
Top Contour: Flat Top
Body Depth Upper: 1.50" (38mm)
Body Depth Lower: 1.50" (38mm)
Binding Body: Single Ply Cream
Binding Neck: Single Ply Cream
Binding Headstock: None
Neck Material: 3 Piece Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
Inlays: Abalone Dot
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck width at nut: 1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck width at last fret: 2.28" (58mm)
Frets: 22
Neck Shape: V
Nut: ABS Plastic (OEM)
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Pickup Bridge: DMT Series Time Capsule
Pickup Neck: DMT Series Time Capsule
Control Layout: 2 volume 1 tone 3 way toggle
Pickup Switch Type: 3 Way Toggle
Potentiometers: 500k Audio Taper
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tuners: Grover 18:1
Knobs: Speed Gold
Strings: D'Addario EXL120 (.009-.042)
Case Options: DHS Z, LL MLVZ

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 813-600-3920

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