Dimebag Darrell's Dean From Hell guitar, once Pantera's top choice, makes a stunning return.
In a nostalgic moment for fans and band members alike, Dimebag Darrell's legendary "Dean From Hell" electric guitar made a comeback during Pantera's recent show in Cleveland. This iconic instrument, originally maroon-colored and won by Dimebag in a competition in 1981, was repainted and upgraded by Texan luthier Buddy Blaze and became Dimebag's primary axe.
The guitar, known for its sticker-laden Dean ML shape and clear war wounds across its body, was prepared for the show by Pantera's guitar tech, Grady Champion. Champion, who described the experience as "surreal," stated that he was "messing around with the OG" and that the guitar was Dimebag's number one guitar.
During the performance of the song "Goddamn Electric," Phil Anselmo took the stage with the Dean From Hell guitar in hand, marking a historic moment for the band. The guitar's lightning design paint job, originally on Dimebag's Dean From Hell guitar, was a sight to behold as it shone under the stage lights.
The Dean From Hell guitar's legacy continues to be celebrated, emblematic of Dimebag Darrell’s groundbreaking influence on groove metal and electric guitar playing. It's not clear if the guitar will get further stage time during the shows ahead, but its return has sparked excitement among fans.
Meanwhile, Dimebag's spirit lives on in other ways. Pantera superfan Kayla Kent is looking to start a new band, and her first demo shows that Dime's influence is very much alive and kicking. Additionally, Zakk Wylde has paid tribute to Dimebag by wrapping a lightning design paint job around one of his Wylde Audio Warhammer guitars.
As we look back on the history of the Dean From Hell guitar, it's clear that this instrument played a significant role in Pantera's rise to fame. From fresh-faced upstarts to one of metal's biggest acts, the Dean From Hell guitar was instrumental in Pantera's success.
Sources: [1] Instagram post by Grady Champion [2] Loudwire.com [3] Ultimate-Guitar.com
- The legendary "Dean From Hell" electric guitar, famously used by Dimebag Darrell, was prepared for Pantera's recent show by guitar tech Grady Champion.
- Zakk Wylde paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell by wrapping a lightning design paint job around one of his Wylde Audio Warhammer guitars.
- Pantera's guitar tech, Grady Champion, described the experience of working with the iconic "Dean From Hell" guitar as "surreal."
- The "Dean From Hell" guitar, an important symbol of Dimebag Darrell’s groundbreaking influence on groove metal and electric guitar playing, has returned to the stage during Pantera's shows, sparking excitement among fans.
