Dean Black Gold Z Review

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Dean Black Gold Z has been rated by 18 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.07

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Features 2.84

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Quality 4.13

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Reliability / Value 4.46

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  • Body Shape: Explorer  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Neck Shape: V-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: String Through  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • V-shape gold tailpiece.

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Many musicians feel that Dean made a good sounding, fine guitar. Black Gold Z certainly performs well, and the price is reasonable. Should you find this model attractive, you should check to see if the sound is right for you.

Dean didn't go over the top with a set of features that make the Black Gold Z what it is: a guitar that will do the job, but won't thrill you with its limited features. However, it won't let you down if you feel you can get along with what's provided. You can try and search for better solutions, but still, Dean's Black Gold Z will deliver what you need in most situations.

Tone delivered by Dean's Black Gold Z makes it a serious sounding instrument that gives Dean a lot of reasons to be proud of it. Somewhat limited when playing certain music styles doesn't mean that Black Gold Z will make your tone to sound poor, quite the opposite, because Black Gold Z provides rich and versatile tone that you'll be happy with.

Dean did a good job. Black Gold Z is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect Black Gold Z to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Dean did a really good job with Black Gold Z guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Dean's Black Gold Z is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Dean has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Black Gold Z.