From Guitar World · · 1m 10s
Dimebag Darrell's secret guitar designs could become real
Rita Haney reveals Dimebag Darrell had five confidential guitar designs that could soon be made public.
In brief
Rita Haney reveals Dimebag Darrell had five confidential guitar designs that could soon be made public. Rita Haney, Dimebag Darrell's girlfriend and estate trustee, says he had five unmade guitar body shapes that could become real with Dean Zelinsky's help. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Dimebag Darrell's guitar designs
The late Dimebag Darrell designed angular guitars like the Razorback and Stealth models that became his signature.
Five hidden guitar shapes
Rita Haney, Dimebag's girlfriend and estate trustee, says he had five unmade guitar body shapes that no one has seen.
Dime Guitarz venture
Haney partnered with Dean Zelinsky, Dimebag's original Dean collaborator, to create Dime Guitarz, a new guitar company.
Culprit guitar model
Dime Guitarz already has one guitar, the Culprit, based on a Washburn model from the late 1990s.
Legal dispute
A court ruled Dean Guitars could keep Dimebag's Stealth and Razorback designs, but Haney is appealing to make the five hidden shapes public.
Future of designs
Haney wants Dime Guitarz to be known for pointy guitars that work for any music style, not just heavy metal.
The bottom line
Rita Haney, Dimebag Darrell's girlfriend and estate trustee, says he had five unmade guitar body shapes that could become real with Dean Zelinsky's help.
