DGZ Dime Guitarz Culprit Standard Tobacco SB

DGZ Dime Guitarz Culprit Standard Tobacco SB review

The DGZ Dime Guitarz Culprit Standard Tobacco SB is a Dimebag Darrell-designed electric guitar built around a set-neck construction, two humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo. Its feature set combines a short 626 mm scale with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard and several push-pull controls. The listed price is 1885, with no currency specified in the supplied product information. A gig bag is included; a hard case is not.

The product is associated with Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and uses the Culprit body shape. Its Tobacco Sunburst finish, black hardware, and single-ply black binding give the specification a strong visual identity, while the flamed maple top sits over a mahogany body. The listed color is also described more generally as Burst. The details here assess the stated construction and controls only. No customer reviews or hands-on test findings were provided.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is mahogany, topped with flamed maple. The neck is a three-piece maple design set into the body, rather than a bolt-on construction. Ebony forms the fingerboard, which has pearl dot inlays, a 305 mm (12-inch) radius, and 22 jumbo frets. These are concrete specifications; the supplied information does not give the guitar's weight, body thickness, neck measurements beyond its profile and nut width, or the grade of the wood.

The neck profile is described as a Medium Soft V, and the nut is 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) wide. The 626 mm scale length is equivalent to 24.63 inches, a shorter measurement than the common 25.5-inch scale found on many electric guitars. Scale length affects string tension for a given string gauge and tuning, but the actual feel also depends on setup, strings, and playing preference. The supplied specifications do not identify the factory string gauge or setup.

A Floyd Rose R3 locking nut works with the Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo. The locking nut is part of the tuning system designed for use with the vibrato bridge, and Grover-style locking tuning machines are also listed. The guitar's tremolo is specified as a Floyd Rose-style unit, with the detailed component listing identifying the Floyd Rose 1000. No additional information is provided about bridge setup, included accessories, or adjustment tools.

Pickups and control layout

The pickup configuration is two humbuckers, with no active pickups. The bridge position uses a Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker, while the neck position uses a Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 humbucker. This pairing gives the guitar distinct pickup models at each position, but the product data does not include output measurements, magnet types, or tonal demonstrations. Any claims about its sound in a particular amplifier or musical setting would require a direct test.

Two volume controls have push-pull switches for coil splitting. The tone control also has a push-pull function, specified as a 15 dB gain boost. A three-way toggle selects between pickup positions. The coil-split feature provides an alternate pickup configuration through the volume controls, while the boost adds another option from the tone control. The listing does not explain whether the boost is powered by a battery or describe its circuit, so buyers should confirm those details with the seller if they matter to a purchase.

With separate pickup-volume controls and a master tone control, the layout offers several onboard adjustments without relying solely on amplifier settings. The stated 15 dB boost is a notable specification, though its practical effect cannot be judged from the number alone. The available data does not identify how the boost interacts with the volume controls, whether it affects both pickups equally, or what happens to the signal when the control is disengaged.

What the specification supports

The Culprit Standard has a clearly defined equipment list: mahogany and flamed maple construction, a set-in maple neck, an ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan humbuckers, coil-split controls, a gain boost, and a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo. That is a feature-rich arrangement for a guitar tied to Dimebag Darrell's design. The shorter scale and Medium Soft V neck profile are useful points to consider when comparing its dimensions with other instruments, but they do not establish how it will feel in an individual player's hands.

The practical tradeoffs are also visible in the specification. A double-locking tremolo system has more components to set up than a fixed bridge, while the push-pull controls provide more switching options than a basic two-pickup layout. The guitar ships with a gig bag, not a hard case. Details such as weight, finish quality, fretwork, tuning stability in use, and the condition of the included bag are not stated, so they remain questions for an in-person inspection or seller confirmation.

Bottom line

The DGZ Dime Guitarz Culprit Standard Tobacco SB is specified as a Dimebag Darrell-designed guitar with a short scale, set-in maple neck, two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and extensive onboard switching. Its Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo and R3 locking nut suit buyers seeking a locking tremolo setup, while the coil splits and 15 dB boost add control options. Since no customer feedback or independent test results are available, the best-supported assessment is based on its listed components and dimensions. Check the boost's power requirements, setup, and case expectations before buying.