Key Features
- Bright attack and great sustain provided by ebony fretboard
- Signature guitar of Slayer guitarist Kerry King
- Distinct metal tone with high gain control provided by EMG 81/85 combo
- Excellent playability thanks to Kerry King spec. C Shaped neck
Dean Kerry King V, Black Satin w/Case Overview
The Dean Kerry King V is built to shred the stage. Masterfully crafted as an all-new, unique Dean design, this guitar is purpose built for the heaviest metal. A guitarist as iconic and recognisable as Kerry King needs an equally distinct and recognisable guitar, which Dean have produced here. Fast playability is guaranteed, with a Kerry King spec C shaped three-piece maple neck, making it easy to shine in those thunderous solos. An EMG 81 and 85 pickup combination, featuring a preamp booster at the bridge, helps those riffs reach new levels.
Built with the performance in mind, this guitar was created to be durable. A mahogany body is combined with a maple top to create a dense and strong instrument, whilst maintaining a stunning tone. The Kerry King V is a monster of a guitar perfect for any rocker to explode on stage.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionPowerful sound
A guitar that is purpose built for the king of thrash metal must offer a crushing tone. The Kerry King V excels here, with an EMG 81 and 85 pickup set, creating a tone that is both powerful but still holds an excellent essence of clarity. A preamp booster elevates the guitar to a new level, letting the tone cut through the mix, and pushing the sound to an earth-shattering amplitude for that extra bite. The ebony fretboard provides bright attack, fantastic sustain, and percussive overtones, all of which make it a perfect match for this metal masterpiece.
Effortless playability
Playability is key for any guitar. A Kerry King spec C shaped neck offers infinite freedom to explore the fretboard, ensuring that you can perform to the best of your capabilities. The neck fits comfortably in any hand, whilst still guaranteeing a smooth traversal of the fretboard. Whether it's blisteringly fast riffs or complicated chugging chords, this guitar will not hold you back. 24 jumbo frets add the additional performance optimisation, giving the performer more room to accurately hit every note when performing at speed.
Jaw-dropping style
The Kerry King V stands out from the crowd. An eye-catching, beautiful black satin finish gives the guitar a stunning aesthetic. An ebony fretboard adds to the dark metal style, incorporating contrasting red KK nail inlays to create a bold, outstanding design. The unique flying V shape is crafted with durability in mind. Built from mahogany, with a set-in three-piece maple neck, this guitar is reliably constructed to withstand the most demanding of performances.
Kerry King
Kerry King is one of the most recognisable guitarists within the world of metal. A founding member of trash metal band Slayer, for 40 years King has been writing brutal, dominating riffs, etching his name into the history of the genre, and solidifying himself as one of the best guitarists in the world. Dean have created this guitar in close conversation with King himself, resulting in this unique and brand-new dean design, crafted with a remarkable level of precision and attention to detail.
Specifications
- Item ID: KKV BKS
- Model Name: Kerry King V Black Satin w/Case
- Design Feature: Satin Natural Maple Back of Neck
- Dexterity: Right Handed
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Type: Kerry King V
- Top Material: Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevels
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
- Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629mm)
- Construction: Set Thru Neck
- Neck Shape: Kerry King Spec. C Shaped
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Inlays: KK Nails
- Number of Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Nut: Floyd Rose R2 (41mm)
- Nut Width: 1 5/8" (41mm)
Hardware & Electronics
- Tuners: Grover
- Knobs: Dome Black
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Kahler Hybrid
- Pickup (Neck): EMG 85
- Pickup (Bridge): EMG 81 with PA2 Preamp Booster
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Controls: Volume / PA2 Booster (On/Off) / 3 Way Toggle / Tone
- Case: Case Included
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