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  News

  Dean Guitars Parent Company Armadillo Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Citing Up to $50M in Liabilities

  By Jef Stone

  Dean Guitars' parent company Armadillo Enterprises files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing up to $50M in liabilities following a brutal legal battle with Gibson. Here is what it means for the brand.Read More

  Jun 10, 2026

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  News

  Gibson vs. Dean Guitars Lawsuit Concludes: ES Body Shape Ruled Generic as Gibson Secures Permanent Bans

  By Jef Stone

  Gibson loses appeal over the "generic" ES body shape ruling but secures a six-figure payout and permanent bans on Dean’s V, Z, and Gran Sport models.Read More

  Mar 10, 2026

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  Guitar

  Dean Guitars Wins Retrial in Trademark Dispute with Gibson

  By Jef Stone

  Dean Guitars wins retrial against Gibson's trademark claims on iconic guitar shapes. Will the broader evidence tip the scales? Find out what this means for the future of guitar design.Read More

  Jul 9, 2024