ELECTRIC: Z SERIES

The Z was the first Dean model announced, and the body design resembles an Explorer.

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- Explorer-style mahogany body, mahogany neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, V-shape peghead with screened logo, three-per-side Kluson tuners, chrome hardware, two humbucker DiMarzio pickups, three knobs, three-way switch, available in Black, Braziliaburst, Cherry, Cherryburst, Metallic or White finish, mfg. 1978-1985.
In 1981, Blueburst, Pearl and Pinkburst finishes were introduced.
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Z STANDARD

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- similar to Z Flame, except has bound maple top, ebony fingerboard, Grover tuners, available in Black, Braziliaburst, Cherry, Cherryburst, Metallic or White finish, mfg. 1977-1986.
This model had an optional black, cream and white body binding. In 1981, Blueburst, Pearl and Pinkburst finishes were introduced.
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HOLLYWOOD Z

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- Explorer-style hardwood body, bolt-on maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, body matching small fork peghead with screened logo, three-per-side tuners, chrome hardware, two humbucker pickups, volume/tone controls, three-way switch, available in Black, Blueburst, Bolt, Flames, Pearl Blue, Pearl Pink, Pearl Red, Pearl White, Red, Wedge, White, or Zebra Graphic finish, mfg. 1985-87.
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Hollywood Z V

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- similar to Hollywood Z, except has double locking vibrato, mfg. 1985-87.
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Z COUPE (USA CUSTOM SHOP)

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- Explorer-style mahogany body, set-in mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, Tune-O-Matic bridge/V-shaped stop tailpiece, V-shaped peghead with screened logo, three-per-side Grover tuners, chrome hardware, two Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups, volume and two tone controls, three-position switch, available in Brite Blue, Canary Yellow, Cherry Sunburst, Classic Black, or Lipstick Red solid finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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- similar to the Z Coupe, except has Original Floyd Rose tremolo, available in Braziliaburst, Brite Blue, Canary Yellow, Classic Black, or Lipstick Red solid finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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Z LTD (USA Custom Shop)

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- similar to the Z Coupe, except has bound body/fingerboard/headstock, available in Braziliaburst, Cherry Sunburst, Classic Black, Trans. Blue, or Trans. Red finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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Korina Z (U.S. Mfg.)

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- similar to the Z Coupe, except has korina body, available in Braziliaburst, Cherry Sunburst, Gloss Natural, Trans. Amber, or Trans. Red high gloss finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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U.S. PHANTOM Z (USA CUSTOM SHOP)

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- Explorer-style mahogany body, set-in mahogany neck, 22-fret ebony fingerboard (no inlay), large V-shaped peghead with screened logo, three-per-side Grover tuners, Original Floyd Rose tremolo, all black hardware, two Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups, three knobs (v1, v2, tone), three-way switch, available in Classic Black finish only, mfg. 1998 only.
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Z STANDARD (MODEL DGK-ZST, AMERICAN SPIRIT Z STANDARD)

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- Explorer-style mahogany body, set-in mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/V-shaped stop tailpiece, chrome hardware, large V-shaped headstock, three-per-side Grover tuners, two Zebra humbucker pickups, three knobs (v1, v2, tone), three-way switch, available in Classic Black, Trans. Blue, Trans. Braziliaburst, or Trans. Red finish, mfg. 1998 only.
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Z PLATINUM

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- similar to the Z Standard except has a fully bound body, block fingerboard inlays, grover tuners, available in Classic Black, Metallic Red, or Metallic Charcoal finish, mfg. 1998-2001.
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Z SELECT (MODEL DGK-ZSE)

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- similar to the Z Standard, except has triple bound flame maple top, triple bound headstock, block fingerboard inlays, gold hardware, available in Flame Blue, Flame Braziliaburst, Flame Cherry Sunburst, Flame Red, Metallic Black, or Metallic Red finish, mfg. 1998-2001.
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Z ULTRA (MODEL DGK-ZUL, AMERICAN SPIRIT Z ULTRA)

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- similar to the Z Standard, except has licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, available in Classic Black, Trans. Blue, Trans. Braziliaburst, or Trans. Red finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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Z X (MODEL DGK-ZX, AMERICAN SPIRIT Z X)

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- Explorer-style basswood body, bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, tune-o-matic bridge/V-shaped stop tailpiece, large V-shape peghead with screened logo, three-per-side Grover tuners, chrome hardware, two Zebra humbucker pickups, three knobs (v1, v2, tone), three-way switch, available in (Trans.) Braziliaburst, Classic Black, Trans. Blue (disc.), or Trans. Red (disc.) finish, mfg. 1997-present.
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Z XT (Model DGK-ZXT, American Spirit Z XT)

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- similar to the Z X, except has licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, available in (Trans.) Braziliaburst, Classic Black, Trans. Blue, or Trans. Red finish, mfg. 1997-98.
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Z Noir XT

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- similar to the Z XT except has triple black hardware, and Blade pickups, available in Classic Black finish only, mfg. 2002-03.
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Z '79 (MODEL Z79)

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- reissue based off of the original model Z in 1979, available in Classic Black, Classic White, Trans. Braziliaburst, or Trans. Cherry Sunburst finish, mfg. 2003-2010.
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Z '79 Cutsom (Model Z79C)

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- similar to the Z '79 except has large block fingerboard inlays, available in Blue Burst or Silverburst finish, mfg. 2007-2010.
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KORINA Z EUROPEAN CUSTOM (MODEL DGE-KZ)

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- Explorer-style korina body, set-in korina neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/V-shaped stop tailpiece, large V-shaped peghead with screened logo, three-per-side Schaller tuners, gold hardware, two "Zebra" humbuckers, two volume and one tone control, three-position switch, available in Gloss Natural, Trans. Amber, Trans. Braziliaburst, or Trans. Red finish, mfg. 1998 only.
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Z USA PROFESSIONAL

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- V body style, mahogany body, mahogany set-neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, traditional Dean headstock with three-per-side tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge, V-style tailpiece, two humbucker pickups, four knobs, three-way switch, chrome hardware, available in Dark Cherry, Natural, Rosewood, Trans. Braziliaburst, Trans. Cherry Sunburst, or Walnut finish, mfg. 2004-06.
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