Dean's USA Plant Up and Running with Time Capsule Guitars
February 20, 2001In conjunction with company founder Dean B. Zelinsky's return to the business
after a 9 year hiatus, Dean Guitars is back in the production of guitars
"Made In The USA." The new plant is located in the heart of Wisconsin, where
Zelinsky says "fine wood is plentiful."
The first line being produced has been named the Dean Time Capsules. The
Time Capsules are exact re-creations of the original line of "Made in the
U.S.A." V, Z and ML models Zelinsky debuted back in 1977. However, the
company is adamant these are not
reissues. They are simply a continuation utilizing the same patterns with
all work being supervised by Dean B. Zelinsky. They have the exact V style
necks, rounded over bindings and incredible tone, that made Dean Guitars
famous over 2 decades ago. "These are the
features that players of original Deans crave" Zelinsky stated.
"I personally worked on all the prototype models," Zelinsky added.
The company debuted the line at this winters NAMM show where sales were "a
big success" according to company president Elliott Rubinson. Dean is taking
on only 50 Dealers in the USA as Dean Time Capsule Dealers. The first 50
guitars of each model are being individually hand signed and numbered by
Zelinsky and will come with a certificate of authenticity. Rubinson added
that many dealers told Dean they have pre-sold their Time Capsules as 3 piece
sets to Dean enthusiasts and collectors.
Guitars will be shipping late
February. The company plans on adding four to five new models out of their
USA plant this year including the very collectible Dean Cadillac model, two
new Zelinsky designed models and a USA EVO model designed by Dean Guitars
head luthier, Ben Chafin. Dean Musical Instruments
15251 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 206
Clearwater, Florida 33760
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