Why you should not buy a Charvel and buy a Dean USA Custom Shop Modern 84!

[leftykingv2]

Being a pretty big Mustaine fan myself, I have yet to play any of his signature Deans more or less the USA versions. He has SO much cheap shit out right now its sickening, probably why I'll never check one out. His Jackson's were great/high end, and both the ESP and LTD signatures were great guitars as well.

Trust me the USA custom shop Dean Mustaine V is a nice guitar. At least my friends is. He paid just a little over 3K for it. It's the one with the orange colored flamed maple top. It's right on par with my USA select KV2's. I agree about his import sig models though they're not really good quality.

[DK2M92]

Trust me the USA custom shop Dean Mustaine V is a nice guitar. At least my friends is. He paid just a little over 3K for it. It's the one with the orange colored flamed maple top. It's right on par with my USA select KV2's. I agree about his import sig models though they're not really good quality.

I have no doubt its a nice guitar, Im just not a guy to drop 3K on a Dean lol.

[leftykingv2]

I have no doubt its a nice guitar, Im just not a guy to drop 3K on a Dean lol.

I don't blame you I wouldn't either.

[rjohnstone]

You can't fix that kind of stupid.
Well you can, but you go to prison for that kind of "fixing".

Comparing his cheap ass alder body with wallpaper suck on top to a solid body Zebrawood CS piece and calling it an "Apples to Apples comparison"?
I want whatever he's been smokin'... On second thought, no I don't. Not if it makes me that dumb.

[Bryan]

I agree with all of your observations.

I think inn it's funny that he acts like this Dean design is revolutionary, yet the MZ Charvels did this years ago.

Oh and I've never had a sig line until now.

" Try that with a Charvel!"

done !

[Viper_Roxx]

" Try that with a Charvel!"

Try doing that with a Charvel. HAHAHAHA. That line takes it.

[Grawnday]

A Charvel Promod vs. that Dean is an apples to oranges comparison anyway. A Jackson Dinky would be much closer. And after this shill mentions Charvel 37 times, all he's done is establish that Charvel guitars are the benchmark that other guitars try to live up to.

[Bionic]

Greetings friends, I'm on my way back from NAMM... and the hell it is... couple thoughts...
The truss rod adjustment at the heal has a purpose. We use a truss rod that loads from the heal and extends, (and adjusts) further down the fretboard. This gives more control over the setup. The fact that most of the necks are Quartersawn, significantly reduces the need to make truss rod adjustments. I DO prefer the truss rod wheel however, it certainly makes that job easier when you do have to tweak it.

As for the video, wow... i too raised my eyebrows at the "try doing that on a Charvel"... i would respectfully point him at pretty much ANY of the Guthrie Govan video's over the last couple years.

Alas, it does boil down to being happy with your guitar. If the guy is really into his new Dean... great! Keep playing guitar...we need more guitar players out there. I'm understandably dissapointed that he titled his video like that...and makes some pretty "naive" statements about specs and capabilities of a Charvel. I don't think you'll find me bagging on competitive product. If that's his style...then, well, I don't see us having a beer anytime soon.

[artonsafari]

The truss rod adjustment at the heal has a purpose. We use a truss rod that loads from the heal and extends, (and adjusts) further down the fretboard. This gives more control over the setup. The fact that most of the necks are Quartersawn, significantly reduces the need to make truss rod adjustments. I DO prefer the truss rod wheel however, it certainly makes that job easier when you do have to tweak it.

Thanks for that info. Quick questions, the wheel, is that like what's on the Govan model, and that is adjustable without removing the neck I take it?

Seems like a moot point in my experience anyhow. If you run the same gauge strings and have a pretty stable storage environment anyhow. I may have touched a truss rod maybe 2 or 3 times over the course of almost 30 years and I've owned multiple guitars from different brands. Your mileage may vary.

[BLOOD SPLATTER]

the wheel, is that like what's on the Govan model, and that is adjustable without removing the neck I take it?

Yes & yes....the DeMartini snakeskin model also has the wheel!!

[Chad]

Pretty sure that guy has a mental handicap and just doesn't realize it.

[Bionic]

Thanks for that info. Quick questions, the wheel, is that like what's on the Govan model, and that is adjustable without removing the neck I take it?

Seems like a moot point in my experience anyhow. If you run the same gauge strings and have a pretty stable storage environment anyhow. I may have touched a truss rod maybe 2 or 3 times over the course of almost 30 years and I've owned multiple guitars from different brands. Your mileage may vary.

Yes, the truss rod wheel is on most of the USA customs now days. I recommend it strongly. BUT, to Safari's point, given most peoples circumstances, it's rare that you need to make an adjustment.

[artonsafari]

Pretty sure that guy has a mental handicap and just doesn't realize it.

[J_A / 540s]

That video actually made me buy another Charvel about a week ago!