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Hello!


I received my ML last week from Steve @BRG guitars and I just wanted to send
you a quick note of thanks. I can't wait to show my father this guitar, he
has been hearing my wants for many years I am SURE this will blow him away!

Thanks for making her for me, she far surpasses any expectation I ever had.
I have never owned a finer guitar, this one will be with me forever! I hope
one day you'll sign her for me, until then I'll just set my sights my next
TCML... it's PINK!

Thanks again Dean, I hope to thank you and the rest of the great staff @Dean
Guitars when we meet again next DOA...

Christian J.

My Timecapsule V

The Dean made it here ok. I have owned a bunch of high end stuff and this is probably the most
beautiful guitar I have ever seen. It plays and sounds just as good as it looks too.

Thanks,

Kirk

Many Thanks Again,

Gerry A . 

USA TC Z CHERRY SUNBURST FROM DAVE’S GUITAR SHOP

This USA Z is the best playing guitar I have ever owned. It beats any Gibson or PRS in my collection and I plan to buy nothing but Dean Guitars in the future.

Thank you.

Jack E.

Dean,

I recieved my custom made TC ML this wednesday from dave at B & T, he sent me pics of it he had taken in his shop. These pics already set me on fire, but I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened up the case. You might know I am partial to Blueburst and always wanted to see what it'd look like on a trans flametop. Knowing DEAN and their guitars I had expected a lot, but this surpassed every expectation I ever had about my ML. It truly has become the guitar of my dreams, the top is incredible I showed it to many people on a lot of forums also in the Netherlands were DEAN is still a name that is quite unknown. Almost everybody agreed even the ones that are not automatically attracted to pointy guitars and V headstocks, this is a true work of art!

Never have I had so much positive reaction to a new guitar I bought. Again, I wanna thank you for making this possible, and I hope you guys keep up the great work and the quality if so I see golden future for DEAN! I will play this guitar on uor next gig and spread the word!

Cheers from the Netherlands and I hope to see you in february!

Hans

Hello,

I just purchased a used Dean ML. I was hoping you could help me with any info or specs. The serial # is 961125 and it is on the fretboard where the neck meets the body. It is a beautiful guitar. Can you help me?

Thank you,

John S
P.S. - I also have a Dean V platinum and another Dean ML. These are the best guitars! They are so good, they're right up there with my wife!

Dean,

I sent you a copy of my post in DOA regarding the Z (dark cherry). I wasn't sure if I sent it to you correctly so I thought I'd give you a follow up. This guitar is flat out incredible! I am so pleased with it. I knew that this guitar would fill the voids in my tonal arsenal. Frank and staff were great.Chip even related some his experiences building Deans in the old days. Chip was very impressed with the workmanship on this Z as well. Keep the pedal to the metal, the industry is starving for what your doing and we are all so fortunate to have this stuff in production again. I couldn't be more satisfied.

Thanks once again.
Rob

Hi Dean,

I finally got my Dean Time Capsule V (#17/50) about 2 weeks ago from Music Gallery in Ill. At first I thought a Flying V wasn't really for me, but my son, who's 6, really wanted me to get one. So I figured if it'll spark his interest in playing in the near future I could live with one.

To make a long story short, after doing some research I decided to go with a Time Capsule. Let me tell you, this guitar is Amazing. I've always been more a fan of "traditional" styled guitars, but my Dean out plays them all. I haven't really played my Hamers since I got my V.

Thanks for making such a wonderful guitar!! I haven't been this inspired by a guitar in years. I'm starting to save my pennies now for a custom model that will blow everything away.

Thanks again!!!

Bob B .
King Of Prussia, Pa.

Hi Elliott,

Thanks I am sorry I didn't get to the DOA meeting. I was looking forward to meeting Dean and you, and seeing the facility. As you can see by the letters that I have written to Dean I can't say enough good things about Dean Guitars. I have a 1962 Gibson Les Paul that I bought brand new, and your Lower priced guitars blow it away in all catagories:looks tonality, overall sound and playability. I have been playing for 40 years and had my share of what were supposedly good guitars and great guitars, and hands down the Deans that I own I would put up against any one of them. I play with a guitarist who has a PRS that he paid $7000.00, and I pulled out my Korina Z and he couldn't believe it. I'm sure you have heard the story by now I promptly went out and bought Dean V Select and ML Select then bought the USA Cadillac. I can't wait to get it in my hands and play it, and I am sure the picture that Dean sent me does not do the actual guitar justice. I have just one favor to ask is there any way that I could get some of the freebies that were given out at the DOA meeting, neck tag, pictures, etc., it would be greatly appreciated. As I say I regretted that I couldn't make it but we had a trip planned to Italy the same week to honor my late father-in-law. Thanks again to you and Dean and the fine craftsman at Dean Guitars for the great guitars that you build.

Warmest Regards,

Bill C .

To whom it may concern;

I purchased a Dean Time Capsule V a few weeks ago and since then have hardly put it down... I have waited a long time to own such a wonderfully crafted instrument. The time capsule series is like a dream come true as I've lusted for one of the original V's long before I could afford one. I'm sure alot of guitarists' share the same feelings as I do. Thank you Mr. Zelinsky for making this magic happen for me.

Sincerely,

Kevin C.

PS... my Gibson and Hamer V's are feeling really neglected... I suppose this is normal?

Dean,

Last Wednesday I finally purchased the guitar I have been wanting and searching for for the last 5 years. I walked out of Hoosierdad's Music in Mishawaka, Indiana with Dean Time Capsule Z #30. When I saw
the ads and info on the Dean website I never thought I'd have the opportunity to play, much less buy, one of these incredible guitars, simply because none of the dealers here in Fort Wayne (or Indy for
that matter) bother to stock any set-neck Deans. Of course I was blown away by the maple top (PRS can have their "10 top", this one goes to 11!) and the tone was incredible. The only other guitars I have
played that come close to it are my '81 Blueburst Z and my '80 Heritage Cherry Z.

Thank you for returning to the guitar biz and making such an incredible guitar, "then" and now. I'll be watching for more great guitars from Dean.

Clint Riemen
Dean Player for Life
'01 Time Capsule Z #30
'81 Blueburst Z
'80 Heritage Cherry Z

Well first off this guitar is so sweet !!  I just about pissed my pants when I opened the case at Mesa, Arizona's Guitar & Keyboard City. There was Mr. Dean B. Zelinsky's signature atop the headstock with #16/50. This is the first Time Capsule in this state. I got quite a reaction out of the spectators there who were all eager to feast their eyes on my fresh virgin. Hands off boys this is for men only (Ha Ha) The top is one perfect chunk of maple !! The neck felt like it was made for my hand, thanks to the rounded over binding which really sets these fiddles apart. It sits on me balanced perfect and is not quite as heavy as a Paul, which I find pleasing. I got home and fired up the Boogie Triaxis and boild the tubes with a paint blistering "A" chord that rang so d**n long I had time to order a pizza, kiss my Dean girl, grab a beer ect ect..... The thing plays like soften butter, sweeter than my Paul. THANKS DEAN !!! After some time Ive found that Im not  used to the Dimarzios that it carries. Ive been avid Duncan user for 12 years plus, so I think its gonna take some time for me to tweek ol Mr. Triaxis to my likings. Dont get me wrong here, the Dimarzios are a hot pickup and do sound very good, just different to what Im used too. Ive jamed the Z to some good rock CDs as well as some metal and it handles them no problem. This is a ROCK guitar from the looks to the sound. Youre gonna stick out in the crowd with one of these and even my Dean girl got all......well you guys know !!!!!  Thanks AGAIN Dean !!!!! (Ha Ha) The only major problem I have is funds for Z or ML in Brazilliaburst. Love them Time Capsules !!! So heres a couple of pictures for everybody to check out of the Z & me getting all excited!! Sorry my digital camera is kinda of crappy.

Thanks to everybody at Dean Guitars, Mr Dean Z., Sean at Mesa's Guitar & Keyboard City, all the cats in the DOA and my best bud Greg for buying that Z back in 82'  LONG LIVE ROCK in my Time Capsule!

Dear Mr. Zelinsky,

 Thank you for bringing back your classics (V,Z, and ML). I've been waiting the past couple of years for you to build them the way guitars should be built. I wanted to buy one back in 1983, but couldn't afford the price at the time. Now that these gems are back, I'll be looking to purchase one here in the near future. One question... What is the price on a ML? I cannot find a price list at all on the Dean website. BTW, I wouldn't even think of purchasing one of those Dimebag models from Washburn. The necks on them feel like a baseball bat.

LOL

Sincerely,

Felice Lococo

Hi Guys,

Just thought I would let you guys know the kind of stuff I have to put up
with in order to be a Dean Dealer.

Thanks,

Bobby
Oklahoma Vintage Guitar

Hi Bobby and all at OK Vintage Guitar!

Good morning!

Just wanted to let you know that yesterday afternoon, I received the Dean V Blueburst usa Custom (#3 of 25) at my office. Took it home last night, plugged it in and let it rip.......a truly incredible and awesome guitar! It was everything you described it to be Bobby...and more! Thanks very, very much!!!! I am extremely happy. s

I do have two questions:

1> If you have a customer catalogue/mailing list, can I please be placed on your distribution?

2> Do you sell Dean T-Shirts? Would like to get one if you have some available.

Did I tell you how much I love this new Dean V?!?!?!?!??

Hey Bobby...just want to tell you that I really enjoyed doing business with you - when I spoke to you last Saturday on the phone to inquire about availability/place my order, I could tell that you genuinely care about your customers as evidenced by the time you took to answer all my questions, tell me the history behind this series of Deans, and all post-purchase follow-up that you mentioned. I truly look forward to the next Dean Guitar that I buy from you - you guys will be first on my list if/when I look to purchase another Dean.

Have a great day and a safe Holiday weekend! Thanks again for everything!!

Cary

Hi, Dean

As a person who's been into electrics since the very early 60's and owned at one time or another a slew of different guitars, I admit that I wasn't turned on to yours until last November. Since then I've bought a new Select Z, Euro Korina V, Tradition D24, TC ML #49, and just purchased TC Z #18 today, as well as the 81 V. Your usa guitars are, without any doubt in my mind, the finest instruments I've ever owned , and dollar for dollar, the imports are the best value in off-shore manufactured electrics today. Thanks for designing and manufacturing the originals and being involved to the exent that you are today. We players and owners of Dean guitars appreciate it more than you can imagine.

Best Regards,

Bob Pickwoad
Phoenix, AZ

Elliot and Dean,

I just want to express my sincere gratitude and fond respect for a great guitar and guitar builder. I am the proud owner of four Dean guitars, including my latest addition, a Time Capsule ML Prototype #4.

Each guitar that I purchased arrived in pristine condition and barely required a setup other than some tweaking, which I do regardless, just so that I can get a little more "familiar" with my new axe. The finishes are exquisite and really are quite stunning.

Thanks for bringing such a superior product to an industry flooded with plain-jane over-priced guitars.

As a side note, I was wondering if I could obtain a "Certificate of Authenticity" for my ML Prototype. I'm not sure if it is supposed to have one but it would look great hanging in my studio for all to see. Any consideration you could give in granting my request would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

Regards,

Chuck Mazza

Mr. Zelinsky,

First let me say Happy New Year ! I want to thank you for responding so fast to my e-mail questions the other day. As luck would have it I received a call from Daddys Junky Music, they had just taken in trade a Dean Korina wood Z model. I rushed to the store and played this guitar for 2 hours and immediately purchased it. I am so impressed by the quality and tonality of this instrument it leaves me almost speechless. I have been playing for 35 years, and I own an original 1962 Gibson Les Paul that I bought brand new from money I earned mowing lawns and shoveling snow.The Dean I just bought flat out, puts my Les Paul to shame. I also own several American made Schecter guitars. I had recently placed an order for a custom built Schecter, well needless to say I cancelled that order on 12-30-02, and I am now going to purchase a Time Capsule V, from Bills music in Peabody,MA in the near future. Once again all I can say is a big congratulations to you as a great guitar manufacturer, and thanks for your dream becoming a reality ! I would very much like to have you autograph the guitar for me if that would be possible.

Yours Truly,

Bill C.

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