Dean gordon guitars

EST. 2012 | USA

Electric Guitars

“The best of the classics - wrapped in a Modern Ergonomic package That inspires.”

Dean gordon | Luthier

  • These guitars are built to bridge the gap between past and future. They respect the traditions that have shaped the electric guitar, while introducing thoughtful refinements in ergonomics, balance, and access. Every curve and contour has a reason—comfort, weight relief, or simply to invite your hand to explore higher frets without resistance.

    The details are quiet but deliberate: a neck profile that encourages flow, fretwork that eliminates small obstacles you didn’t realize were there, finishes that reveal depth and character under shifting light. Even the wilder designs remain grounded in the simple truth of what a guitar should feel like—responsive, balanced, and ready to translate every idea into sound.

    Over time, these instruments become more than tools. They grow with the player, offering a space where tradition and innovation coexist, and where the feel of the guitar inspires you to keep playing.

    “Elegant design brought down to earth—wild at first glance, but always grounded in what a guitar is meant to feel like.”

Dean gordon Guitars

demo

Dean Gordon Apollo 11 Headless Guitar Review with Abel Hernandez

Abel Hernandez demos the Apollo 11-inspired headless guitar from Dean Gordon Guitars, featuring NASA space suit pickup textures, a gold visor back plate, with a stunning ergonomic design. Hear why Abel calls it one of the most detailed and inspiring builds he’s ever played.

“The insane amount of detail that has gone into it, nothing is overlooked, there's no stone unturned on these guitars, they’re just amazing.” – Abel Hernandez

review

Is this the future of guitars?
Dean gordon Mirus Review

Dr. Andre Fludd gives an in-depth, honest review of the Dean Gordon Mirus, exploring its visionary design, flawless fretwork, and unmatched playability. See why he believes Dean Gordon’s work belongs alongside guitar innovators like Ken Parker, shaping the future of high-end instruments.

"This isn’t just a well-made guitar—it’s a blueprint for what future high-end instruments should feel like." – Dr. Andre Fludd

“I build to bridge the gap Between players who are stuck in the past and those searching for something new.” 

Dean Gordon Headshot with his chin on the bottom of a guitar.

dean gordon | Luthier

  • He discovered his passion at the age of fourteen, building his first guitar just a year later. By sixteen, he had apprenticed with renowned luthiers Victor Baker and Roger Sadowsky, experiences that sharpened his skills and deepened his understanding of the craft.

    In 2012, at just eighteen, Dean launched Dean Gordon Guitars while pursuing a degree in graphic design. At the same time, he served as head repair technician at New York’s iconic Chelsea Guitars, where he refined his knowledge of vintage, modern, and rare instruments. It was during this period that he sold his first custom guitar to Keith Urban, a defining milestone early in his career.

    Today, Dean continues to focus on designing and building instruments that bridge tradition and modernity—elegant, ergonomic, and made to inspire. His work appeals to players who value the comfort and familiarity of classic guitars but are ready to explore new possibilities in form and function.

    “I build to bridge the gap between players who are stuck in the past and those searching for something new.”

gallery | Dean gordon guitars

Yellow Dean Gordon electric guitar with black pickups and black controls on a wooden surface, workshop background with American flag and eagle symbol.
A sleek black Dean Gordon electric guitar with metallic gray body, black pickups, and control knobs, lying on a light-colored wooden surface.
A green Dean Gordon electric guitar with black pickups on a wooden surface in a workshop.
Two green electric Dean Gordon guitars with black hardware resting on a light gray fabric couch.
Purple electric Dean Gordon guitar with a sleek, modern design, featuring sharp, angular body edges and black hardware, set against a workshop background.
Six-string electric Dean Gordon guitar with a metallic finish, black pickups, and a dark fretboard on a light wood surface.
A teal electric Dean Gordon guitar with a sleek, modern design resting on a textured black surface, with a small wooden stand featuring the NASA logo nearby.
A Dean Gordon electric guitar with black hardware, strings, and tuning pegs, standing upright in a workshop with wood and an American flag in the background.
Electric Dean Gordon guitar with a sleek, modern design, with a black and white body, multiple pickups, and control knobs, resting on a dark textured surface.