The DL models were Vantage's Les Paul style models. They are the closest successor to the Japanese VLP Spirit. The altered Les Paul body shape was likely inspired by the Ibanez Performer.
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DL-205[]
- $489.95 MSRP (1995)
Body:
- Solid Alder body with arched top
- Maple veneer (OS)
Neck:
- Bolt-on Nato neck w/ scarf joint
- Rosewood fretboard with acrylic dot inlays
- Vantage headstock
- Silk-screened Vantage inlays
- 14o headstock pitch
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
Binding:
- Single-ply body (front) and neck
Electronics:
- Two ceramic humbuckers
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- 16:1 ratio lubrictaed, die-cast tuning machines
- Triangular truss rod cover
- Black speed knobs
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Black (BK)
- Orange Sunburst (OS)
DL-305[]
1996 DL-305 CS
- 1991-1997
- $509.95 MSRP (1995)
- $599.95 MSRP (1997)
Body:
- Solid Alder body with arched top
- "Tiger Tail" flame Maple veneer
Neck:
- Set-in Nato neck w/ scarf joint
- Rosewood fretboard w/ acrylic trapezoid inlays
- Vantage headstock
- Mother of Pearl Vantage inlays
- 14o headstock pitch
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
Binding:
- Single-ply body (front) and neck
Electronics:
- Two ceramic humbuckers
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Gotoh tulip style tuning machines
- Triangular truss rod cover
- Wide fish shaped truss rod cover (1996-1997)
- Amber bell knobs
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Cherry Sunburst (CS, CHS)
DL-405[]
1996 DL-405 BK
- 1991-1997
- $569.95 MSRP (1995)
Body:
- Solid Nato body with arched top
Neck:
- Set-in Nato neck w/ scarf joint
- Rosewood fretboard w/ acrylic block inlays
- Vantage headstock
- Mother of Pearl Vantage inlays
- 14o headstock pitch
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
Binding:
- Triple-ply body (front) and headstock
- Single-ply body (back) and neck
Electronics:
- Two ceramic humbuckers
- 3-way switch
- 2 Vol, 2 Tone
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- 16:1 ratio lubrictaed, die-cast tuning machines
- Triangular truss rod cover
- Wide fish shaped truss rod cover (1996-1997)
- Black speed knobs
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece
Finishes:
- Black (BK)