Dean Zelinsky's Very Different Neck Design

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[@Deanzelinskyguitars]

Phillip We want to thank you for the fine review of our StrettaVita model guitar. Really cool that you do this incognito, actually purchasing the guitar and do not reach out for a free one. We think it's important your fan base knows this. We just wanted to answer some questions and give our input on a few things, mostly coming from the comments section. We feel our Pickup Technology is second-to-none and one of the biggest attractions to our guitars. We appreciate you demo-ing and even breaking out the meter to show how our TruTap Pickup hits the sweet spot in tones for both single-coil and humbucking with virtually no volume loss. The StrettaVita actually has a 3/4” maple cap which is carved down to a bit over 1/4” at the edge of the body. The top thickness as well as the overall thickness is actually a bit thicker than a Les Paul. The mahogany is heavily chambered but the guitar is still not all that light due to the thickness of the maple. Regarding Diamond having a similar guitar, yes they did and it was designed by Dean Zelinsky. Today you would most likely need to find a used one. Best we can tell, they have been virtually out of business for some time now while keeping their website live. On the topic of our Z-Glide necks, it’s worth noting that the negative comments are coming from people who have never touched one and certainly never spent any time with one. We have sold thousands of Z-Glide equipped guitars over the years and for many players, the neck alone was the factor that turned them into repeat customers. Most of our customers are repeat customers. Of the thousands sold over the past 10 years, our overall company return rate is under 3 percent and Z-Glide specific returns is incredibly about 1 percent. Z-Glide can take a bit of getting used to. We hear everything from; "It felt instantly like a broken-in neck…like an old friend," "It only took about 10 minutes to get used to,” "It took me a little while to get used to it," and mostly we hear, "After playing Z-Glide it’s hard to go back to my other guitars!" Z-Glide is Nothing Like a Pool Cue and we have no idea where that story came from. The Z-Glide came about while Dean was lasering a snakeskin pattern into a guitar body and he thought of doing the same into a guitar neck. At that point, Dean said a light went off in his head and he started experimenting with reducing the surface area of the neck. With Z-Glide Technology, we absolutely do reduce friction! When you create a surface pattern, you can create hills or depressions. The pool cue’s crosshatch pattern is designed to create friction using hills or bumps, almost like sandpaper and increases grip. The Z-GLIDE pattern is the opposite. We create VALLEYS or DEPRESSIONS…yes, like a golf ball. While there is some difference in that a guitar neck does not fly through the air, it is scientifically proven a golf ball goes further due to the depressions. In addition to the depressions, the Z-Glide pattern has angled striations designed to wick sweat from the hand. To say a glossy neck is less friction than Z-Gilde simply goes against the science. We have a video demonstration on our website. Z-Glide was tested and refined countless times to achieve the optimal playing experience…And It Works! Outside of playing in the controlled environment of your bedroom, your hand does tend to sweat on stage under the lights, playing outdoor shows on hot days or simply because you are nervous. Players continually tell us “It’s A Game Changer!" The neck does not collect grime or dirt! It’s become a favorite “naysayer’s" comment but just not a reality! We quite literally NEVER had a single comment, phone call, or email from somebody complaining of dirt build up. We do suggest a nice polish with Lemon Pledge from time to time but any guitar polish will work fine. Speaking of naysayers, Dean Zelinsky is no stranger to resistance to new ideas in this industry. When he created the large V headstock in the 70’s, he was met with a lot of resistance to the design. Many dealers simply wouldn’t buy the guitars with the V headstock. Dean actually reduced the headstock size three times during the 80s in order to gain more market acceptance. You will notice there are no pictures of Billy Gibbons playing a Dean with a V headstock…he only played Dean’s Shrimpfork headstock. Decades later, everyone wanted the V headstock and the bigger the better. Dean’s philosophy since he started Dean Guitars (at the age of 19) was "nothing sells a guitar better than a good guitar.” Z-Glide is huge for our company and would be equally huge for other brands if Dean ever decided to license his patent. Phillip, due of the fact that we only sell direct and players cannot walk into a store and try one of our guitars, we extra appreciate your effort. Thank you again for the unbiased, faithful review of our guitar, and thank you to those who took the time to read our response! - Dean Zelinsky Guitars

[@yourdrummer2034]

Dean, It's good to see guitar makers still care about quality as well sexy! Beautiful guitar!

[@keithcostanza96]

I respect this response so much I’m gonna try one out

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

Can you guys start posting neck measurements, particularly nut width, and depth at 1st and 12th fret?

[@carsonwyatt8915]

Don't know if you all even look at these comments any more, but do you have models with a floyd rose or another type of floating trem system?

[@JammyGit]

I've still got my Soltero I bought 15 years ago. It's a nice guitar that looks pretty much the same as the guitar in this video 👍

[@patriotpizzaman]

I've been stalking these things for years. Always wanted to see someone do a breakdown and review. Thanks for your service brother!

[@joshuataft5541]

Same here ..I agree

[@jakajarc]

Same here, been stalking them since they were affordable:)

[@joshuataft5541]

@@ronaldrose8595 what do u mean. H u.. I dnt get it.. hope your having a good day

[@ronaldrose8595]

Mistake somehow I sent that

[@joshuataft5541]

@@ronaldrose8595 that's ok. I was just wondering if I needed to learn some new lingo lol... No problem..have a good night✌️

[@offbeatbassgear]

Am so happy that you finally did an evaluation and profile on the Dean Zielinsky line of guitars. Nice to see that you're also fully recovered.

[@jimabrahams3576]

I have two Tagliares. I was on the verge of checking one out, and was pushed to go do it after our surf instrumental band, The Breakers, played an extremely hot and humid outdoor show a few Fourth of Julys ago in the Chicago area. I had never had this problem before, but my hand was continually getting stuck to the neck due to the humidity, and many of our songs feature some fairly fast runs up and down the neck 😖. After that, I went up and checked one out at Dean’s shop, and grabbed one. It’s just an excellent guitar. You are right, most of the time it doesn’t matter too much if you’ve got that back neck or not, but in a couple of other very humid shows after that, I can say to me at least, it absolutely works and solves that problem. Most of the time you won’t have that problem, but the neck does not feel weird or distracting. It’s a really enjoyable guitar to play, and the tonal varieties are just incredible. I picked up a second one in black, with a sparkle orange pickguard for a Halloween show a couple of years ago. Love ‘em both! The guitars are excellent, and Dean is also a great guy!

[@duffman18]

Oooh those Tagliares are absolutely gorgeous guitars. I've been looking for a new strat that's just really high quality and not a fender one, cos I've got a fender one already, and it's such a rare model of fender strat that I have that I don't wanna play it or gig with it. So I'm looking for a new strat type guitar. A high end one with a super fast neck. But still with 3 single coils. I've been thinking of getting essentially a metal guitar, because they're usually amazingly playable. But I don't want the metal tone. I want 3 single coils. Or at a stretch, 2 single coils and 1 humbucker in the bridge. But companies like ibanez and Jackson rarely make guitars like that. I'm considering the PRS John mayer strat. And the G&L strats. Etc. Charvel make some super strats with a single coil in the middle and in the neck. Those look really nice. But G&L and Music Man are 2 different companies that were basically founded by Leo Fender after he'd sold the Fender company to CBS. So the strays they make are the "real" strats. They're high end, uncompromised, they're not made as cheaply as possible like Fender guitars ended up being (while simultaneously jacking up the price on their high end models, when originally those American made high quality guitars WERE the standard, not the high end versions, so Leo Fender started these two companies to make high quality fender style guitars as standard. So their strats are of interest to me, for sure) But yeah these Tagliares look so gorgeous. They're fender style guitars but with Gibson-style ostentatiousness, i.e. flamed maple tops, beautiful paint jobs, that sort of thing. I'll have to do more research on them. This Z-style glide neck thing is really fascinating to me as it's something brand new. There's so rarely anything brand new in the world of guitars

[@willthepeople]

What wood/finish necks were you playing previously that you found sticky? Have you tried playing an unfinished roasted maple neck or a sanded down nitro/poly neck? How did they compare to the Tagliare neck?

[@JimDibb]

@@duffman18 You know you can order a SSS Tagilare, or with the HSH --- as demontstrated in this video with the TruTaps --- the SideKicks are splittable and they don't change volume.

[@alexlightningboyedwards5350]

I bought a StrettaVita 6 or 7 Years ago. It is amazing. I was actually up in Chicago for work and found out his shop was minutes away so I went over during lunch and was shocked that Dean was sitting there just chilling out. We had a good hour long discussion and you could not find a more gracious and down home guy. I had bought a DBZ years earlier and wanted to see what he was up to with his new company. Well I ended up ordering the StrettaVita a few weeks later for my Christmas Present for myself. Cause you got to "Treat Yo Self" ever once in a while. This is so worth every cent. It competes with guitars twice that price easily. Great demo and glad to see his Guitars are getting their due recognition.

[@RichVandewhatever]

So glad you reviewed this- I’ve been curious about them for a long time

[@tuplalfred]

exactly my thoughts

[@ipuya]

What an awesome review!!! And what an amazing guitar! Love the out of phase tone and the fact that the coil split sounds so good. Looks amazing!

[@calibcrockett]

Awesome video! Just saw that kind of neck for the first time 2 days ago and then you post a video on it 😁👍

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Hi Phil! I am SUCH a fan of you and your channel ~ I have learned so much from the Sharpen My Axe series and really enjoy your weekly Podcasts. I also appreciate how thorough and detailed your reviews are. Thank you.

[@leslieperry3001]

Great review and great playing Phil.

[@seanhallahan14]

Phillip, YOU ROCK!!! I could listen to you read the phone book. Thanks for all that you do. Best & cheers, Sean

[@yhzh2002]

I've never found 'sticky' nitro gloss necks to be an issue compared to satin or semiglossed necks, but I can definitely see the appeal of a low friction neck.

[@TMmodify]

to me, the feel is more important than the friction. I'm particularly touch sensitive and the feel of satin is somewhat distracting compared to either natural wood or gloss finishes

[@necrojoe]

Oh, man...an outdoor gig in the Midwestern summer sun with a nitro finished black LP... it was so bad it turned me off gloss necks forever, and that was about 24 years ago.

[@sleepdeep305]

@@necrojoe I'm right there with you. I've played every kind of neck finish you could imagine, but I will never play a gloss neck live again. Don't mind it while practicing, but not if any sort of heat is involved.

[@squatchjosh1131]

@@necrojoe A pretty good way to cut teeth though - but maybe a little too hard on oneself.

[@bigchiefsmackaho387]

you all should try putting an automotive top coat on your gloss necks. Makes them play smooth as glass and protects the paint from minor wear. P&S Chemical's Bead-Maker is a great choice. also makes your guitars shine like crazy.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Very unique design & still retains many classic qualities sought after by players. Thanks for a thorough review on this Phil

[@chrisggoodwin777]

I've come to enjoy watching the Patreon cut and the main post 😁

[@tonyalto1014]

That is a very nice looking guitar. Love the body shape/contouring. Thanks for reviewing it Phil. They were not even on my radar before this. Now I think I 'need' one.

[@chromaflage11]

Fantastic review. Thanks very much for doing this! I've been coveting a LaVoce, but a little reluctant to buy without putting my hands on one. This was very helpful!

[@fezmey6117]

I really like that they are doing their factory coil splitting this way. It really does keep an authentic single coil sound while not letting the volume drop or treble overpower the signal. I have seen too many times that coil splitting leads to thin sound and low volume, but this is just fantastic. The humbucker tones are great and the split tones are a great recreation of in between Strat and Tele style single coil tones. Nice job Dean!

[@scottreynolds6317]

Seen these advertised and was very curious about them. Thanks for the review!!!!

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

Great review. Been very curious about these, came close To ordering one but went with a strandberg for now. I would really like to order one of their strats, they have some gorgeous designs with all that paisley work and customization.

[@jefb3705]

I've been looking forward to this review.

[@thorny7138]

I love the concept and bet it feels really cool.

[@Sankeyite]

Oh my goodness, Love the tones Love this thing!

[@joshuataft5541]

Man I wish I could afford one that is so classy but new and improved..I'll be dreaming about this tonight.. thanx for making these videos..I get a ton of enjoyment out of them and they have gotten me through some tuff times

[@wyldebill8122]

Hey Phil Great Update! I own 2 DZPL’s w/ the Z-Glide necks, luv it...Definitely a different feel! Keep up the Great Work! 👍

[@jray5363]

Been following them on instagram for a while. They do make some sharp guitars! Been curious about them for some time and it’s nice to see a review. Your playing really shows off it’s features, in a good way.

[@timothypotter2137]

Sorry, but I just dropped over to their website...blown away!

[@wrektum]

Great review! What a cool guitar

[@timothypotter2137]

That cost is not a lot for that guitar. There are other famous brands that make guitars that cost far more but are not near as innovative. I love it!

[@papasmamas1]

Finally a review about this thing, Ive been wondering what is this about since years !!

[@randymiles904]

I'm happy to see a review on these. Deans are my favorite guitars ever. The zilinsky guitars are really awesome too, for obvious reasons. I love these necks. They feel great. Nice video as usual man.

[@dalehoward9977]

I've been waiting for an objective review of this brand. Thanks Phil!

[@stevencohen5116]

Been a while since I’ve seen ad’s for this guitar, out of sight, out of mind. Nice surprise, and enjoyed learning about this guitar, as it sounds like a really good sounding Les Paul + . I was blown away by how seamless the coil splitting between HB and SC is, and the phase switch really sounded like a useful tool. In the end, I’m really impressed with the fit & finish and the value of this instrument, which really came through in your look see intro, and was displayed in the sound demo.

[@joshuaenos9001]

Makes you wonder how invested Dean is in these anymore. I have a feeling he is already working on another company/project.

[@jamieskillman6972]

Well you hit the nail on top, that neck is addicting, after you play it awhile you can find yourself, playing up and down the neck a lot, my friends who didn't like it at first go directly to it and pull it off the wall and play. I don't say anything till it happens multiple times, when I ask them why they go to that guitar it is always the same answer, I don't know there is just somthing about it that makes me want to play it.

[@copperaudio9664]

Phil, thanks for schooling us in on these. I like everything about them, especially that the set up comes to me perfect. I do have a bit of trouble believing the back of that neck doesn't get grimy though, I hope I'm lucky enough to find someday as they make lefty's. Good on them.

[@christianmalinao]

I have one. Love it. Z-glide does not really help me lessen friction. What it does, for me at least, is it anchors my thumb better when I'm bending or doing vibratos. Meaning my thumb doesn't slide while I'm trying to grab the notes. It's great with that. They are advertising that neck incorrectly, imho.

[@joshuataft5541]

Yeah that's what I would assume..glad to hear your experience... definitely a cool design looks cool . Thanx for your account..it's the only one I've seen yet.i dno anyone who has tried one

[@Deanzelinskyguitars]

You are correct and we do not promote enough that when the thumb is depressed it gives your more traction for bends. We used to say slip when you need it and grip when you need it...but it was a bit confusing to some

[@givemeajackson]

@@Deanzelinskyguitars way better slogan, cause that's exaclty what i felt on the Z glide. my main issue with finished necks is too much friction with low pressure, not enough friction with high pressure. z glide fixes that very nicely.

[@Turdsplosion]

@@Deanzelinskyguitars Personally i think that slogan works, I'd just shorten it. Less is more. For instance: "Grip only when you need it." implies that it glides when you don't need grip, but really gets to the point. Plus I think talking about grip/lack of grip works well with the look, we associate texture with additional grip by default, so saying it's a particular KIND of grip gels with the average brain I think. When I heard "glide" and saw this neck I assumed it had a special coating sealing the texture off or something. Anyhow, no hard rules in branding / advertising. Just some food for thought.

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

This neck is sounding better and better

[@leslieperry3001]

I recently purchased a Dellatera (tele style). Aesthetically beautiful instrument. The Z glide neck must be experienced. It feels very different, though I can’t say that it feels faster than any other neck. A superior instrument. I love mine .

[@Clintthecoolguy]

I've been waiting to hear this review for years! Thank you! Also Phil, your playing is really awesome. Do you have a separate music channel? I'd be interested to hear more of your own stuff

[@steved9723]

Own a tagliare with the z-glide neck. I think it's very comfortable and would choose it over any thick lacquer. The guitar overall is decent and came setup very well, holds tune with vintage style trem. I purchased it several years ago. I don't know what a new one costs now but at the time the price point was fair and came with several color options and was available left handed my overall reason for purchasing it. Nice review Phil.

[@jdj62464]

With over 32k views and 1700 comments in less than 20 hours shows there is a lot of interest in the Zelinsky guitars! Thanks for the review, I've been think about getting the LaVoce (without the piezo system)!

[@dusted2death]

Thank you!! I've been curious about this innovation myself.. 🐒

[@anthonyblancett3881]

Thank you for this.

[@scottbyers33]

Thanks for a great review, I've been curious about the brand. The neck being my biggest curiosity.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

I've seen one of those...I think at NAMM or somewhere... love the description of the calming sensation! Literally laughing out loud on that one! 🤘🎸😎

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

I couldn't get the neck measurements from DZ guitars, thanks for doing it Phil, I'm much more likely to buy one now.

[@josephwalton487]

I love glossed necks on fretless. Gives me a sort "brake system" of sorts.

[@TheBeriking]

Hope you and ms.Phil are feeling way better!

[@stevesutton563]

Great Review.

[@miguelnaranjo538]

Awesome review Phillip! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Could I purchase that guitar from you?

[@Jydmd]

I’ve always liked the body carve on their Tele model, it looks very nice.

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Thanks Phil! Unusual guitar, but appears to be very nicely built.

[@davebentz1796]

Genius! That's what everyone has been wanting in pickups.

[@squirelova1815]

Dean has been extremely innovative and somehow continues to have Home Run ideas like the ATW.

[@donttalktome4696]

Dean's showroom is a few towns over from me. Looks like I'm going to check them out soon!

[@BlurpeeBaggins]

Thank you for doing this review. I have been looking at the LaVoce for several years. They look beautiful in all the photos but looks can be deceiving. I was more concerned with fit and finish than I was about the Z-Glide neck and your review answered the questions I had about the quality. Again, thanks for doing this review…I actually even reached out to them and asked if they would send you one to review but got back a very polite “no”.

[@eddiejr540]

I played a Z-glide Dean yrs ago and I remember really liking it... I thought it felt great and I always wondered why it never caught on...it feels fantastic!!!

[@jeffatkins8103]

I met Dean Zelinsky a few years back at a friends wedding. Very down to earth and nice soulful person. Anything he makes I know his heart is in it. I just wish I could afford one of his guitars sooner than later!

[@VandalHaven]

you're such a thoughtful and thorough reviewer, no need for the clickbait titles

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

I purchased a DZ. 5 String Bass, The Mule with the Z-Glide system. All said, I love it and it GLIDES!!

[@webb264]

I have a Dean Zelinsky Mule bass with the z-glide neck and I love it! I have over 40 basses ranging from a Music Man Stingray Special 4HH BFR to a Rickenbacker 4003 to a 51 Blue Flower Tele/Pbass, and I regularly include the DZ in the rotation. Great bass.

[@w5bbaker]

HI Philip and Dean: I have had a Stretta Vita for quite some time now and have loved it from day one. The truetap pickups do exactly what they say to perfection. When I got my guitar, the setup was perfect. Leading into last year, I found that I was getting weaker and weaker, leading to a hospital stay, surgery and rehab for just over 6 months. Fairly recently, when I got most of my energy back and was mostly recovered, I decided to get a complete profession setup. As it turned out, the setup was done by my local store's most senior guitar tech. After, I asked him whether there was anything to be concerned about and what he thought. While he was working on my guitar, he said that he started really liking the Z-glide neck. In addition, he said that the fit and finish and playability was significantly superior to the Gibson LPs that are a considerable percentage of the guitars that they sell. Philip, you are 100% correct in your assessment, thanks. Bill in Toronto

[@clanofhousecats8079]

I saw a used one last year in store, and It was trippy to see the design on the back.

[@reececamptenmyers6063]

I love that geeky stuff you do because I as well love seeing how the guitar comes out of the factory

[@yourdrummer2034]

Excellent review Phil. Edit: that's a sharp looking guitar! Edit2: I really like this axe!

[@writewheel]

I have a z-glide Tagliare and the textured neck definitely grows on you. It became my #1 go-to for "strat" sounds.

[@dnantis]

I had one in my hands and never dare to try it out and i can hear.... it has an AWESOME TONE !

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

That sounds way better than I was expecting. I mean I wasn't expecting it to sound bad. Impressed.

[@sonicsega1699]

i have a tagliare private label. it is beautiful and that neck does help. i allways hate when my hand gets sticky so i would sand off a prs or gibson, however this z glide does solve that issue (maybe not 100%) i mean its impossible to never get some stick. and the pickups are beastly. i only paid 500 at a pawnshop because they thought it was hand custom, when its actually custom from the shop. greatest pawnshop find i'll ever get

[@musiqueurbaine]

I’ve been watching you for a while now and you have been one of my top KZbin channels. Especially because of your reviews and demos. I’ve been debating on getting a Z glide guitar? I needed this video from a guy that you can trust with your back turned. You confirmed the obvious answer to my 2 questions. 1. How does it feel? and 2. Does it truly glide better? Regardless, I dowant one of these with a carved body. Dunno when???

[@silverpairaducks]

I love these necks. I like the imperial. It's like a 335 but just the top.

[@DaveBode]

Riding on air bubbles. That's a good one! Love the channel.

[@Grt31pmkin]

Just started seeing ads about these guitars on Facebook like 2 days ago... I was kind of intrigued by the neck and, what do you know... Phil is on the case!

[@onearmleft5424]

I have a t style from Dean Zelinsky and it’s great. The neck makes me want to play it more and more each time. Super low action and perfect setup out of the box. My only gripe was the limited lefty options but that’s nothing new.

[@gianlucacagliari4327]

that's actually a really different and smart way of thinking about a "fast" neck, it's the same principle of a lot of things designed to not stick, aka have less friction, like chef's knives that have divots on the side so that food doesn't stick to it when cutting. But I agree it's kind of trying to solve something that isn't a problem

[@tonylewis20]

I have had a Strettavita for several years. I live in Southern Mississippi and gig in 100 degree weather with 80% humidity and this neck is MADE for this weather!! Never sticky, solid as a rock, and very consistent in tension and feel. Dean Z. is great for support as well. I have called with stupid questions and always been treated kindly and with respect. Give this guitar a chance....the neck alone is a GREAT conversation piece.

[@haroldheller975]

I have owned a StrettaVita for a couple of years now. My main guitar is a 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom that I have owned since new. Fact is, I'm just not comfortable playing out with it anymore. I have nightmares of it getting knocked off the stand and breaking the headstock . I bought the StrettaVita because it was different. I never had a guitar with a coil split or a neck without heavy lacquer paint on it. I can't say if it's the design of the neck or just not having the heavy paint on it, but I do like the feel of playing the guitar. So, with the neck and the coil tap, it knocked two things off my bucket list. As an old guy, I find that I don't play around with the coil tap a lot, so the feel of the guitar is my favorite feature.

[@keefewn9]

Thank you 🙏🏼 good share 😉🎸✌️🌎

[@nilshordon6101]

I had a La Voca Dean guitar with the z glide V neck, and there’s a lot to like here. Fit and finish was top notch, loved the tone of the pups, balance was fantastic, pups works as advertised, loved the 20:1 ratio locking tuners. I also didn’t mind the z glide on the neck, worked well and as advertised- forgot about it after a bit. I ended up selling the guitar eventually because I just couldn’t bond with the V shaped neck, but again the z glide was fine. Didn’t know about Diamond guitars until this vid, will check them out.

[@timtaylorguitarnut]

That Z glide is found on wooden gun stokes, it's called checkering and has been around a long time. Smart of Dean to put it on a guitar neck, don't know about patenting it but cool guitar. I don't know which one I want but I'm getting 1.

[@IScreamedWolf]

I’ve been wanting to buy one of those with the sidekick pickups for soooo long. If I could try it out in a shop I’d probably buy it on the spot.

[@Eric_01]

Oohhhh, I've been wanting to try one of those for awhile. I never hear anything negative, I think it's almost time to pull the trigger.

[@thomashorvath7026]

Beautiful guitar. I personally think the neck could be just a tiny bit more releaved. But all in all I love it, great review!!

[@donttalktome4696]

I think the "less friction" idea only works at medium and high speed. If your a slow player I dont think this would be any benefit as the slower you move the more time your hand flech has to catch on all the grooves. If you move fast you would "glide " over the neck. Just a theory. I think of the mythbusters "washboard potholes" episode.

[@Mad-v3d0n]

It is a known theory in engineering regarding flow: If you flow gas for example in tube full of holes slow it will go out of the holes. As flow is faster the gas starts to skip the holes and treat it as the tube was solid. That means are partially right - the faster you go the more irrelevant this patent is

[@ferpetrucci]

Very nice guitar for sure although I would prefer a thinner profile neck and nicer looking inlays. The wiring could be a little cleaner but the features are awesome. Thank you for the review Phil!

[@TheDivepyrate]

I bought one with Zebra pickups and it's a Blonde! everything he says is True. since he didn't really go into detail about the Z-Glide Neck, I am looking to have my Strat Lasered as will as a Custom Gibson Les Paul in Artic White. Why?? Because there is really a good slipperiness to the Z-Glide many can't explain but for me it is like spraying the neck with Silicone or "Finger Ease". If you use the silicone you know it makes to guitar neck much faster in sliding and jumping frets. Stretta is no my only Dean Z. I have a Tagliere as well with Z-Glide and Tru Tap. The Tagliere is wild killer sound and can be infinitely adjusted on each Pickup! all 5 of mine are at an experimental setting that can blow away Gibson, Strat, Tele, the sounds are all there! When I can Afford more I'm going with Zelinski!!

[@kingcormack8004]

The last time I spoke to Dean was about 4 years ago at the store in Highland Park and he mentioned moving his manufacturing to India. He was really unhappy with the quality issues he had in Indonesia and his concern was that the guitar industry was new in India so I'm not sure if that actually happened.

[@michael.davides]

The one that I had was indeed made in India, so I guess he made the transition? Also, I had the Tagliare (Strat) model. Not sure if they were all made in the same factory.

[@ImpostorModanica]

My Indonesia built Cort begs to differ

[@michael.davides]

@@ImpostorModanica I have had nothing but good experiences with anything made by Cort. My mid 2010s Squier Vintage Modified Strat was incredibly well made. I miss that guitar.

[@ImpostorModanica]

@@michael.davides Exactly.

[@joebarry593]

I love watching your videos...Quick question for ya. Why is the single-coil bridge pickup on a Strat on an angle and why is the humbucker pickup straight? Thanks Joe

[@tonyrutland9289]

I have a Dean TAGLIARE and I love it.

[@clintonmichael7607]

My Dean Zelinsky Delletera is my favorite guitar

[@ziggieking]

I've been in the talks with Dean and I am gonna have him make me a custom one off Dellatera. His t-style. I can't wait.

[@joshuamacias4939]

I have a spalted maple top dean soltero. Same body, but different headstock. I love that guitar.

[@joshuabarbour5278]

Very interesting instrument. I would give one a try for sure.

[@dannyleeguitar]

I have a 2014 Renegade. Absolutely beautiful, plays and sound excellent. Mahogany,5/8 inch thick at body edge.

[@tryten9]

I currently own a DBZ Barchetta FL-FM in a great translucent blue. One of my favorites to play!

[@user-uw5vc6sx1o]

What’s that leopard patterned guitar behind you in thumbnail?? I love it!!

[@BC-fy1wn]

BTW,I am primarily a LP style guitar player,when I play guitar.That said when you were demoing the instrument in a non over drive sounds my pyrenees she came over and sat down and listened.Obviously she liked your playing Phil.Great job. Doc BC

[@chacha134]

I played one of those at a guitar center that was used. The neck was wild looking but kind of cool. Definitely different with the pattern and the v shape

[@MikaelLewisify]

Picked up a Delaterra at a pawn shop yesterday. Hands down the nicest guitar I’ve ever played.

[@a.leemorrisjr.9255]

According to Dean the majority of Private Label guitars are manufactured in Indonesia with final assembly & inspection@Chi-town area facility. He now offers USA line also. Have both Tagliare & Strettavita model(s) for the cash you can't beat them (including hardcase.) Also have an eye for a Dellaterra Tele model. Z-Glide neck does what he says it does. Very smooth, fast, easy playing.

[@robbking68]

I got a Dellaterra and it feels and sounds great. I love the neck. Unfortunately, it is neck-heavy. They did offer to swap for a heavier body, but I decided to deal with it since the finish I ordered was so nice. I did ask about the country of origin and the rep said they order from different countries. Mine has a stamp on the body by the bottom strap button that says "made in India".

[@guitarbobification]

Beautiful guitar! Not a fan of the neck profile (thin D or C for me) but the Z Glide finish on the back is something I would love to try!