SHABAT LYNX DZ
Dweezil Zappa Signature Model
Handcrafted in the USA by
Luthier Avishay Shabat
The Lynx DZ is a faithful reproduction of Dweezil’s heavily modded Shabat Lynx model, including his body-mounted HSS configuration with a push/pull phase shift on the middle pickup, simplified single-knob layout, custom-cut 3-ply parchment/gold pickguard, and fitted with a Vega-Trem VT1 tremolo.
Available for Preorder
in two stage-ready finishes
4,900 USD
Olympic White
Black
SPECS
Model: Shabat LYNX DZ - Dweezil Zappa
Body: Alder
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Options:
Olympic White
Black
Aging Options:
Minimal (nitro checking, very minor dings)
Light
Medium
Heavy
Extreme
Headstock: 6 in Line
Matching Headstock (optional)
Neck: Quartersawn Hard Maple
Neck Heel Contour (optional)
Fretboard: Quartersawn Hard Maple
Fretboard aging (optional)
Inlay: 1/4" Faux Clay
Neck Profile: Medium C (0.84" - 0.95")
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut: 1.65" (42mm) Tusq XL
Radius: 9.5"-12" Compound
Frets: 22 frets, Dunlop Nickel Steel 6105
Hardware: Aged Gold
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Bridge: Vega-Trem VT1 Ultra Trem standard
Pickguard:
3-ply Parchment (Black Finish)
3-ply Black / Gold (White Finish)
Pickups:
Neck: Lollar Special S
Middle: Lollar Special S
Bridge: Lollar El Rayo Humbucker
Controls: Single Volume with push pull phase switch for middle pickup
Knobs: Vintage Teacup
Electronics: CTS Pots With Orange Drop Capacitors
Strings: Optima Gold-Plated 2028 FZ Frank Zappa .008-.046
Weight: 7.285 lbs - 3.30 kg
Case: G&G Custom Hard-shell