The Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine is a Dean electric guitar, currently around $1855. Close alternatives include the PRS Tremonti electric guitar and the Jackson Y2KV. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM900 2100 and the Marshall Origin 20 Combo.
Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine
Dean · electric guitar
The Dean VMNT is Dave Mustaine's signature V-shaped electric, introduced after he moved to Dean in 2007, modeled on the Jackson King V but with sharper, more angular lines. A mahogany body and neck with a fast rosewood-board neck and active Seymour Duncan Livewire humbuckers give it a strong, loud, tight and resonant voice that is bright with a slightly scooped midrange and long, even sustain. It is built first and foremost for thrash and heavy metal rhythm and lead, delivering scorching high-gain tone while still cleaning up usefully. Closely tied to Mustaine and Megadeth, it is a focused metal machine rather than an all-rounder.
- metal
- thrash
- rhythm
- bright
- resonant
- tight
- high gain
- sustain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine is commonly used in
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Thrash Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Black Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
21% matchMarshall JCM900 2100 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
21% matchMarshall Origin 20 Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street
Roland
21% matchRoland Cube Street pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone HRM 50 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine
Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2
pedal
20% matchElectro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2 takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
20% matchStack Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into MXR CAE Wah and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Spaceman Effects Atlas IV
Spaceman
tonal matchStack Spaceman Effects Atlas IV on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
tonal matchJAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Wampler Cory Wong and it comes out closer to clean boost
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Junior
Cry Baby
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Junior and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Foxgear Pedals Knee Trembler Guy Pratt Signature
Foxgear
tonal matchStack Foxgear Pedals Knee Trembler Guy Pratt Signature on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Jackson King V
Jackson
70% similarity“introduced after he moved to Dean in 2007, modeled on the Jackson King V but with sharper, more angular lines”
B.C. Rich Kerry King V
B.C. Rich
94% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte
Esp
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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PRS Tremonti electric guitar
PRS
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Jackson Y2KV
Jackson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dean V
Dean
93% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Truckster
Esp
93% similaritysimilar tone character
B.C. Rich Beast
B.C. Rich
93% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Jake E. Lee
Esp
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine?+
The closest matches in character are the PRS Tremonti electric guitar, the Jackson Y2KV, the Dean V. Budget picks: Jackson King V, B.C. Rich Kerry King V, ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte. Boutique upgrades: Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature.
What pairs well with the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM900 2100, Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Roland Cube Street — Marshall JCM900 2100 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward.
How much does the Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine cost?+
Around $1855 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).