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USA Custom Shop Culprit

USA Custom Shop Culprit

Regular price $5,999.00
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Build Time : 90-120 Days

USA Custom Shop Culprit
Designed by Dimebag Darrell Abbott

 

 

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Key Features:

  • Authentic Culprit Body Design: True-to-original contours and balance, recreated directly from Dimebag’s personal prototype, adding Darrell's original "Checkmark" headstock design.

  • USA Custom Shop Construction: Hand-built by master luthiers in the USA under the direction of Dean B. Zelinsky, using only premium tonewood, hardware, and finish options.

  • Revolutionary Z-Glide™ Neck (by Dean Zelinsky): Patented laser engraved surface reduces friction by 72%, keeping your hand cool and fast, even under hot stage lights.

  • Top-Tier Electronics: Dime's iconic Dimebucker/'59 pickup set, along with our brand new integrated 15db rapid-charge gain boost.

  • New DimeBooster Technology: Each Culprit is outfitted with our brand new DimeBooster technology. Tap the tone pot and your pickups get a jolt of up to 15dB of extra gain, all without a battery!

     

Key Features:

  • Authentic Culprit Body Design: True-to-original contours and balance, recreated directly from Dimebag’s personal prototype, adding Darrell's original "Checkmark" headstock design.

  • USA Custom Shop Construction: Hand-built by master luthiers in the USA under the direction of Dean B. Zelinsky, using only premium tonewood, hardware, and finish options.

  • Revolutionary Z-Glide™ Neck (by Dean Zelinsky): Patented micro-textured surface reduces friction by 72%, keeping your hand cool and fast, even under hot stage lights.

  • Top-Tier Electronics: Dime's iconic Dimebucker/'59 pickup set, along with our brand new integrated 15db rapid-charge gain boost.

  • New DimeBooster Technology: Each Culprit is outfitted with our brand new DimeBooster technology. Tap the tone pot and your pickups get a jolt of up to 15dB of extra gain, all without a battery!

     


BODY

CONSTRUCTION: Set Neck
WOOD TYPE: Mahogany with Flame Maple Top
THICKNESS: 38mm
TOP WOOD: Maple Cap

NECK

WOOD TYPE: 3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.75”
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
NUT TYPE: Floyd Rose R3 12" Radius Nut
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: Compound 12-16"
NECK CONTOUR: Medium Soft V
THICKNESS @ 1ST FRET: 21.5mm
THICKNESS @ 12TH FRET: 22.5 mm
FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
NECK FINISH: Z-Glide Friction-Reduced Neck
HEAD CAP: Matching Top
TRUSS ROD: 2 Way Adjustable

HARDWARE

BRIDGE: Floyd Rose Original
TUNERS: Grover Roto-Grip Locking
AVAILABLE HARDWARE COLORS:
Chrome / Black / Gold

ELECTRONICS

BRIDGE PICKUP: Seymour Duncan Dimebucker
NECK PICKUP : Seymour Duncan '59
CONTROLS: Neck Volume (Push/pull for coil split), Bridge Volume (push/pull for coil split), Master Tone (push/pull for 15dB gain boost)

PLAYABILITY & SETUP

STRINGS: D’Addario EXL120 (.009 - .042)
CASE: Hardshell Tweed Tolex Case


For custom finishes, configurations, and all other inquiries, email info@dimeguitarz.com 

BODY

CONSTRUCTION: Set Neck
WOOD TYPE: Mahogany with Flame Maple Top
THICKNESS: 38mm
AVAILABLE TOP WOODS: Maple Cap (solid finishes), Flamed Maple, Quilted Maple

NECK

WOOD TYPE: 3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.75”
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
NUT TYPE: Floyd Rose R3 12" Radius Nut
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: Compound 12-16"
NECK CONTOUR: Medium Soft V
THICKNESS @ 1ST FRET: 21.5mm
THICKNESS @ 12TH FRET: 22.5 mm
FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
NECK FINISH: Z-Glide Friction-Reduced Neck
HEAD CAP: Matching Top
TRUSS ROD: 2 Way Adjustable

HARDWARE

BRIDGE: Floyd Rose Original
TUNERS: Grover Roto-Grip Locking
AVAILABLE HARDWARE COLORS:
Chrome / Black / Gold

ELECTRONICS

BRIDGE PICKUP: Seymour Duncan Dimebucker
NECK PICKUP : Seymour Duncan '59
CONTROLS: Neck Volume (Push/pull for coil split), Bridge Volume (push/pull for coil split), Master Tone (push/pull for 15dB gain boost)

PLAYABILITY & SETUP

STRINGS: D’Addario EXL120 (.009 - .042)
CASE: Hardshell Tweed Tolex Case


For custom finishes, configurations, and all other inquiries, email info@dimeguitarz.com 

Rechargeable Clean Boost

Add an extra jolt to your signal with the Dimebooster. A built-in 15dB clean boost activated instantly with a simple push/pull tone knob. No more dead batteries — this innovative system runs on a high-efficiency capacitor that charges fully in just 30 seconds via USB-C. Plug in for half a minute and get 20 hours of pure, uninterrupted playtime.

Stock on all Dime Guitarz models.

Rechargeable Clean Boost

Add an extra jolt to your signal with the Dimebooster. A built-in 15dB clean boost activated instantly with a simple push/pull tone knob. No more dead batteries — this innovative system runs on a high-efficiency capacitor that charges fully in just 30 seconds via USB-C. Plug in for half a minute and get 20 hours of pure, uninterrupted playtime.

Stock on all Dime Guitarz models.

charge for 30 seconds for 20 hours of playtime
Charges direcrtly through your guitar's output jack


charge for 30 seconds for 20 hours of playtime
Charges direcrtly through your guitar's output jack