Reviews

I purchased the green Lahore with blonde neck and case.

As I opened up the case, which itself was really sharp and solid, I found the Lavoce wrapped with some protective foam. All the extra requested part were there! (Just ask Dean, he will take care of you!). The guitar was impeccable, color was simply gorgeous, neck/body balance on your knee is perfect. The neck z-glide took about one minute to get used to and like. I was a bit worried about it before tho, but all good. Setup was about as good as I have ever had so no changes needed there. Just plug it in! Sound is a solid combo of My PRSs, Les Paul and tele, however the level balance of the coil taps and even the piezo were all same level!!!! Awesome!!! Bold sound to be sure and this will go to work immediately. The body is super thin and the weight is great (very light).

I’m very happy with it so far and it has exceeded my expectations so far. I will gig with this and enjoy it! Not saving it for the future!! Ha ha.

I’m so pleased Dean made these available. The finish and fretwork are quite flawless. I purchased the roasted maple/maple and painted the textured area carbon black and it looks really, really cool. Dream neck.

I was flirting with the idea of buying one of the guitars but was having a hard time deciding until I saw this beast. I called the shop and got the VM and left a message. 5 minutes later Dean calls me, he also personally painted thus guitar. I couldn't believe he was on the other end of the phone. It was a painless deal and 7 days later I received my new guitar. It's everything he claims on his web site. No drop in volume jumping between pickups. It's a beautiful instrument. Thank you Dean!

Wow, what a feeling opening the case for the first time and looking at that beautiful guitar! It could almost just hang on the wall and be worth the price. First impression plugging it in with a quick tuning...it's going to be a lot of fun. There are so many pickup and tone options to explore. I play at home for fun, and this guitar will allow me to play along with all my favorite genres, from metal to country, with a few quick adjustments. The piezo is very cool. I'm really looking forward to having a lot of fun with my new LaVoce.

I realize I'm just now reviewing a guitar that I've owned for a couple of years, but I feel like by having used it for two years, I'm better prepared to give my thoughts. I was totally unaware that Dean Zelinsky was building custom guitars under his own name until I read a review of one of his Dellatera models in (I think) Vintage Guitar magazine back in 2022. What I read in the review was very intriguing, so I went online to check out what he had going. I posted a question to them from the website, asking if they could make me a quilted top Dellatera in a sunburst finish. I got a quick response, from Dean himself, as I recall, and within a few e-mail exchanges, I had my guitar on order, configured just as I wanted it. In roughly four or five weeks I had my new Dellatera. It was a gorgeous thing, beautiful quilt, amazing engraved hardware, and a cool pearloid pickguard, exactly as I had ordered. While I always loved the tone of Tele-type instruments, I was never comfortable playing the damned things, as they have that flat top and no contours. But this was something different. The instrument was contoured perfectly to my body and felt totally unlike playing a Tele. I was amazed by the variety of tones I could achieve with relatively few controls. I began to understand why the reviewer had gushed with praise over this instrument. I decided to string this up in Keith Richards style (5-string, open G tuning), as he is one of my guitar heroes, just to see how it played. To this very day that's how I use this guitar. I've got to believe that Keith himself would love this guitar if he ever picked it up! It sounds wonderful, whether in single-coil or humbucker mode. These are really, really good pickups. I had never tried the Z-Glide neck and wasn't sure if I'd like it, but after a few days, it grew on me to the point that I felt lost without it (when I'd pick up another guitar). The woodworking and hand work have produced an elegant work of art. The finishing is perfect. I can't even guess how many hours went into producing this. Because of how much I love this guitar I have since ordered a custom LaVoce and a custom Tagliare, both with all the bells and whistles. Dean and his team are due a lot of kudos for what they are producing out of their facility a little north of Chicago. These aren't just great playing instruments, I consider them works of art.

I recently had Dean Zelinsky's team build me a highly quilted LaVoce with gold hardware and all the bells and whistles, finished in cherry sunburst. To be honest, I bought it mostly as an investment and as a work of art. It was a gorgeous thing when I opened the case, and I just enjoyed looking at it for a couple of weeks. But then I decided to play it. I was blown away by how good it felt, how easily it played, and by the variety of tones available by just flipping a switch or lifting a knob. I was especially blown away by how one of the control knobs also acts as a hidden switch, allowing for the standard pickups, the piezo pickup, or a blend of the two. And lifting the two control knobs that turn the humbuckers into single coils, gives a thinner (Strat-like) sound, with no drop in volume. It allows what feels like an infinity of tone options. Where was this guitar when I needed it (back in my playing days)? Seriously, this is one of the most amazing guitars I've ever played. And yet it is also one of the most beautiful I've ever owned. Everything on this guitar is finished perfectly. The woodwork is amazing, and I can't imagine what machinery (and hand labor) is required to produce something like this. The coating is perfect. I'm a Les Paul guy...that's what I've mostly played over the years. But at my age, this guitar makes me want to forget all about my Gibsons. It's thinner, contoured to my body better, and weighs much less. The neck is a dream (I was already used to the Z-Glide neck) and fills my hand perfectly. The action is perfect for my playing style. If I was playing in a band today, this would be my main instrument! I can't give it any higher recommendation. Thanks Dean and Company for an amazing guitar!

FedEx... Late, as frigging usual anymore! The ONLY negative! Not the fault of DZ Guitars!

Now to this awesome guitar! Keep in mind, I'm a PRS freak, with more of their oddball multi feature guitars with some of their standards as well, plus other brands sprinkled in

First of all, this Tagliare Wine Quilt with ATW wiring and Sidekick pickups is freaking absolutely beautiful!!! Plugged her in, tested all modes and switching positions. Took my time and ended up gradually lowering the bridge and neck "humbuckers" and raised the middle about 3/4 of a turn. SONIC FREAKING BLISS!!!!!!

If you try one out, make sure and play with the pickup heights until you find your flavor! I found clarity with growl with my pickup position adjustments!

Love the Z-Glide neck. Took a few minutes to forget about the little "potholes" and it just plays and fits like a glove. No wrist fatigue or forearm soreness after hours of p@ssing off my neighbor's that love rock and roll! That is hard for me to do since a doctor put my two left forearm bones back together a hair crooked when I was 17. Let's just say I play with the neck up at least 45 degrees to keep a 1st fret B chord from hurting a bit.

Great job, Dean Zelinsky and company. I don't know if you farm any of the process offshore (nothing but a serial number under your name on the back of the headstock, so I assume USA build). Not that I really care, because the dang guitar is beautiful and is a Swiss Army Knife Guitar that actually does everything well!!!

Very impressed with my first ever Dean Zelinsky guitar!!! Great 2024 build for me and a great value!

This one is staying. I might sell my HSS Strat now... LoL!!!

W. Mims

She's a beauty. Thank You

Absolutely love my new Dellatera Custom Quilt guitar. Looks fantastic and plays even better!!! I’m REALLY glad that I decided to purchase one.

I purchased a guitar that only Dean Zelinsky could create: The Tagliere Crocskin with ATW and Z-Glide. It is not only a gorgeous work of art, the playability and sound quality are unmistakably Dean Zelinsky. Art and Music / Sight and Sound combined in a single perfect instrument. It's the go-to guitar. I want every guitar in the DZPL lineup!

I can’t say enough about how thrilled I am with the beauty, quality and sound on both of my custom DZPL guitars. I own many top brands and my Dellatera and Tagliare customs built by “The One and Only Dean Zelinsky” too them all. You owe it to yourself to get one one of these pieces of artistry into your hands and arsenal. Let the fun begin! Cheers, Terry Monroe

I am in love with how nice these necks play. They are a must have for any player!

It's a great guitar! Sounds totally awesome! Thanks!

Love the guitar,it was a pleasure to speak with Dean and help me with the design ,the craftsmanship is beautiful and to have a custom made guitar the wait time was very reasonable and well packaged,This is my newest favorite guitar Thanks Dean

Tagliare ATW

I never ever thought i would purchase a guitar without ever have played it! I am super happy with my purchase! The Stretavitta classic burst is gorgeous! Well built! Love the neck and fretboard! The only thing i did to it so far, is, lower the action just a tad! Which, by the way, was super easy to do with their bridge design! If there is any flaw, i would say that it is a cosmetic one. The “Y” in the Zelinsky name embossed into the saddle can hardly be seen! However, i have no problems with that! My main concern was the palyability of the guitar… and it plays great! Also, where the neck attaches to the body, it is a little thicker and takes a little getting used to. I’ve adjusted just fine! I play this beauty everyday and i freaking love it! Thanks guys!!!🤙🏼😁

The green quilt is a bit different than pictured and has a darker one of a kind look that I really like. Build Quilty is amazing. There is a lot of voices to choose from and this will be a great chameleon ax fitting in to any mix. My 3rd perfect DZ.

DELLATERA Case: I really like the case. It has a good look to it and is of good quality. However, I order the case on 3/24. After not receiving, I sent an email asking about timing on shipping on 5/1. I also received an email on 5/1 indicating it shipped that day. Did someone forget to ship when the order was first received?

I bought the case for a 2015 Dellatera that I bought use without a case. I really like the sound of the guitar and the feel of the Z-glide neck, maple fretboard and overall quality of the guitar. My only complaint is on occasion, if I'm not focused on my hand position, the low and high E strings will roll off the fretboard a lot easier than some other guitars. It appears it may be due to the width of the neck and the angle cut of the ends of the frets(?). It wasn't annoying enough that I wanted to send the guitar back. Again over all, I really like the guitar and case.

I’ve had mine for going on 6 months and as it ‘Breaks in’ it just plays better and better every time I pick it up. The ATW give SO many sonic choices. I’m actually saving to pick up another one. You won’t be disappointed with this Axe.

One of the best feeling and sounding electric guitar I’ve ever played. Such a wide variety of sounds available at the flip of a switch. Quality all the way around. Easy guitar to hold and play for extended periods. Highly recommend this instrument!

I purchased both StrettaVita & Dellatera guitars. the "Strett" is warm and liquid while the "Della" is more aggressive in nature as is to be expected.
I will part with neither as they are now both my main stage guitars, pushing aside a dozen or more big G and big F models both old and modern versions. Top notch quality and playability. I Can't wait to order a Tagliare. An unfortunate mishap with the shipping carrier also tested the depth of DZ customer service which I can attest is also top notch.

This is absolutely incredible looking !!! But it plays even better . It came through all set up .

Absolutely awesome playing and sounding guitar. Exceeded expectations!

Finally 😅installed! Sounds awesome 👏 👏👏

Beautifully made and very comfortable to play.