The wait is nearly over, metalheads. Dean Guitars has once again teamed up with the legendary shredder, Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars), to unleash a new signature masterpiece: the Dean Guitar USA Michael Amott Wraith Blood Red. This instrument is the pinnacle of American craftsmanship, combining elite features with Amott’s distinct, aggressive aesthetic.
If you’ve been searching for a high-performance, USA-made guitar built for brutal rhythms and soaring leads, look no further. We are thrilled to announce that this highly anticipated model will be available soon in the Guitarlicious store!
Dean USA Custom Shop Craftsmanship: Forged for Destruction
The USA Michael Amott Wraith Blood Red is not just a guitar; it’s a weapon forged in Dean's legendary USA Custom Shop. This instrument is built around an instrument-grade all-Mahogany body and a fast, comfortable 3-piece Maple set neck design. This combination provides incredible resonance, sustain, and blazing fast playability—a true testament to the USA Dean Guitars legacy.
Aesthetically, the deep Blood Red finish contrasted with sharp black bevels gives the Wraith guitar its signature menacing look. The 24 5/8" (625mm) scale length neck features a super slim "C" shape profile and is topped with an Ebony fretboard. The fingerboard is adorned with highly detailed Pearl Valknut inlays and equipped with essential Glow-in-the-Dark Luminlay side markers for flawless fret navigation on the darkest stages.
Visual Powerhouse Crafted for the Stage
Tone is everything, and the electronics package in this Michael Amott signature model ensures maximum sonic destruction. The guitar features a carefully selected pair of high-output, American-made pickups:
- Bridge Pickup: Loaded with Amott’s signature USA DMT Amott Tyrant humbucker, this pickup is built for high-gain applications, providing the tight, aggressive low-end and razor-sharp clarity required for melodic death metal and thrash.
- Neck Pickup: The USA DMT Time Capsule offers a more vintage-voiced counterpoint, perfect for those fluid, singing leads that are a hallmark of Amott's style.
Michael Amott's Signature Tone: USA DMT Power
Featuring an entirely new, unique Dean design—a fusion of the aggressive V-shape of his Tyrant models and the classic ML body style. It's a visual powerhouse crafted for the stage:
- Sinister Finish: The guitar is covered in a striking Blood Red gloss finish across the body and headstock, dramatically contrasted by sharp, black bevels on the flat mahogany top.
- The Valknut Inlays: The Ebony fretboard features detailed Pearl Valknut Inlays. This iconic Norse symbol (often associated with Odin, power, and the "knot of the slain") is Michael Amott’s signature touch, adding a powerful, mythic element to the neck.
- Reverse Headstock: The signature reverse 6-in-line headstock contributes to the aggressive, shred-ready look while enhancing string tension and sustain.
- Stealth Hardware: All hardware, including the control knob, the German-made Floyd Rose Original bridge, and the Sperzel locking tuners, is finished in menacing Black, ensuring the focus remains on the deep red body color.
- Stage Ready: Subtle but crucial Glow-in-the-Dark Luminlay side markers ensure perfect fret navigation in low-light conditions, making this guitar a true performer’s instrument.
- Profile & Frets: Features a super slim "C" neck shape designed for speed, matched with 22 massive Jumbo frets for effortless bending.
Dean Guitar USA Michael Amott Wraith Blood Red
Completing this metal machine is the ultimate hardware package. You get a genuine German-made Floyd Rose Original bridge for reliable tuning stability through the most extreme whammy bar abuse, perfectly paired with high-quality Sperzel locking tuners. The Dean Guitar USA Michael Amott Wraith Blood Red is a highly sought-after, premium instrument. We are excited to confirm that this incredible signature model is available soon in Guitarlicious store!
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