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Dean Zelinsky Guitars

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Highland Park, Illinois

Vintage specialist Repairs & setups
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Plan your visit

  • Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (847) 613-6020
  • Website deanzelinsky.com

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Dean Zelinsky Guitars, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔧 Repairs & Setups

“I've not had the guitar set up fully yet, just strung so I could center the neck and nut.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Dean Zelinsky Guitars — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Fender

“Guitars by recommendation of my local dealer after testing a Fender and some other.”

Who else deals Fender →

🏷️ Gibson

“I own many American Fenders and Gibson's and as much as I treasure them, on stage I reach for my Dean.”

Who else deals Gibson →

Brand mentions are mined from reviews and the store's own info — they tell you what's on the wall, not formal authorized-dealer status. If warranty coverage matters, confirm dealer status with the store or the brand's own dealer locator.

From the reviews

Bought a "Hardtail" Dean Z. Guitars by recommendation of my local dealer after testing a Fender and some other. I'm totally happy with it! Great sound, normal weight and easy to play, cool look, absolute high quality workmanship. Playing every day. Love it so much! Bye from Bavaria/Germany p.s.

★★★★★ — Ds, Oct 2020

Meeting Dean is a big honor for me. He help me pick out the right guitar and it kick ass.I can wait to get together with my band and go nuts

★★★★★ — Alex, Jan 2018

I just received my Tagliare ATW. I am amazed. I had no idea a guitar could be built with that glide across the fret board. The strings beg to be bent. Just got it today, so still exploring the tone capabilities, but so far so good. Top notch job, 5 stars, would recommend your product to anyone. Thank you!

★★★★★ — Ken, Dec 2023

Just received my custom crosshatch and couldn't be happier. It's georeous and sounds spectacular. Dean was awesome as I changed my mind on a couple things during build. But what he produced was exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much for the guitar of a lifetime ❤️🎸

★★★★★ — Timothy, Mar 2023

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Where to find Dean Zelinsky Guitars

1480 Old Deerfield Rd unit 8, Highland Park, IL60035

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.