Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT 2007 Black Made in Korea

This second hand electric guitar is in great condition apart from a couple of little nicks on the body.

2007 model Made in Korea

Includes hard case

The Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT (2007, Made in Korea) is a signature V-style guitar designed for speed, precision, and crushing metal tone. As the first official Dave Mustaine signature model with Dean, the VMNT takes inspiration from his classic Jackson King V but incorporates modern refinements and Dean’s aggressive design philosophy. Built in Korea, this early production model is often considered superior to later Indonesian-made versions, offering better craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Build Quality & Design

The VMNT has a sleek, aggressive V-shaped mahogany body, perfect for stage presence and balance when playing standing up. The black finish adds a classic, menacing look, complementing the sharp lines of the body shape.

• Body: Mahogany for rich sustain and warmth, ideal for heavy distortion.
• Neck: Set mahogany neck with Dave Mustaine’s preferred slim D-profile, allowing for fast, effortless shredding.
• Fingerboard: Ebony fretboard with 24 frets, giving a smooth, high-end feel and excellent note articulation.
• Scale Length: 25.5" scale, ensuring tight string tension for precise riffing and soloing.

The "Dovetail" set-neck construction enhances sustain while maintaining easy access to higher frets. Unlike some other V-style guitars, the VMNT is well-balanced, meaning it doesn’t suffer from neck dive as much as some competitors.

Pickups & Tone

The 2007 VMNT comes equipped with a pair of Seymour Duncan Live Wire active pickups, chosen specifically by Mustaine for aggressive metal tones.

• Bridge Pickup: Delivers tight, punchy distortion with plenty of midrange attack, perfect for thrash metal riffing.
• Neck Pickup: Offers warm, smooth leads with excellent sustain for soloing.

The active circuitry ensures high output and clarity, making this guitar perfect for high-gain amps. Whether you're chugging through Rust in Peace-era thrash riffs or shredding melodic solos, the VMNT cuts through the mix without sounding harsh.

Hardware & Playability

• Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with string-through-body design for better sustain and tuning stability.
• Tuners: Grover tuners keep the guitar in tune, even with aggressive playing.
• Control Layout: Simple 2-volume, 1-tone knob, and a 3-way pickup selector for quick sound adjustments.

The VMNT’s lightweight feel and slim neck profile make it extremely comfortable for fast playing, while the large frets and ebony board enhance note clarity and speed. The V shape may take some getting used to when playing seated, but standing up, it’s a thrash metal dream.

The 2007 Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT (Made in Korea) is a high-performance metal guitar built for speed, aggression, and clarity. With its fast neck, high-output active pickups, and killer sustain, it’s perfect for thrash, heavy metal, and hard rock. If you're a Megadeth fan or just love aggressive V-shaped guitars, this is an excellent choice—especially the Korean-made version, which is known for its superior craftsmanship.