whats your opinion on dean guitars?

[wes225225]

i've got one, i used to use it all the time, but then i bought an RR 24 and a strat, and i just play those now

wanna get rid of it?

[Axewielder]

1) Made in China
2) Has "DIME" stenciled on it...

What mo could you ask fo?!? :ROTF:

[RobRR]

Overpriced for what they are, and the headstocks are WAY too big. I like the shape, but theyre just insanely huge...

[themisfit138]

I use to own a Dean V, it just felt like the neck might fall off on me at any moment. And the Neck was to fat for me.

[Super_shredder]

ive played only one dean and that was a chinese made razorback. t was probs the shittest guitar i have every played the neck was thicker than a les paul and the profile hurt my hands.

[Rich#6]

The last time I pickup up a dean at guitar center , I was looking around at all of the dimebag models and most of them had the neck pickup taped down so it wouldn't fall out of the guitar. :ROTF:

[ken]

I have made in Korea Vendetta 4.0, which I bought about three or four years ago. For the money, it was a bargain. Neck-thru, mahogany body and mahogany three-piece neck (which I presume is actually Nato), nice thick slab of burled maple on the front with a veneer on the back. It has the small Dean headstock. The neck profile is thin, quite like a Jackson speed neck. Awesome access to the higher frets too. I really like it and would happily recommend one to someone looking for a bargin super-strat.

About the only thing that's obviously cheap on it is the pickups. They don't sound bad, just a little generic. I'm planning to replace them with Blackouts.

However, it hasn't led me to wanting any other Deans. I just happen to think these were over-specced for the price.

The last time I pickup up a dean at guitar center , I was looking around at all of the dimebag models and most of them had the neck pickup taped down so it wouldn't fall out of the guitar. :ROTF:

You know that's because Dime had wrapped tape around the neck pickup in his lightening bolt ML, right?

"And anyone who excessively abuses a Floyd Rose will appreciate the strips of electrical tape on the neck pickup that prevent loose strings from getting caught up in the coils."

From guitar world: http://www.guitarworld.com/article/d...lectric_guitar

[dangerous_dave]

Overpriced .

[xbolt]

I can't speak for imports but my 81 USA Cadillac is all business!
Bought this one new back in the day

- Bound mahoghany body, cherry burst
- Bound V-shaped mahogany neck w/ebony FB and MOP
- Grovers
- Zebra DMZ SD

Not much touches it for feel and sound

[Shawn Lutz]

original USA's kick ass.

Made in Korea Deans were good values for imports if you found a good playing one

Made in China Deans are a step or 2 above firewood

[lhrocker]

I had an early 80's Z in black with creme binding. I loved the V shaped neck and the headstock didn't really bother me. I never should have sold it. I haven't tried the new USA stuff, but they're probably very good. May have to check them out again.

[Rich#6]

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Originally Posted by Rich#6
The last time I pickup up a dean at guitar center , I was looking around at all of the dimebag models and most of them had the neck pickup taped down so it wouldn't fall out of the guitar. :ROTF:

You know that's because Dime had wrapped tape around the neck pickup in his lightening bolt ML, right?

"And anyone who excessively abuses a Floyd Rose will appreciate the strips of electrical tape on the neck pickup that prevent loose strings from getting caught up in the coils."

From guitar world: http://www.guitarworld.com/article/d...lectric_guitar

I did not know that. BUT this was duct tape. Not as classy as electrical tape.

[chrisolson]

I've got three right now and love EACH of them. They're all the '79 Blueburst special editions. Right now I have the ML, Caddy, and the Z - all MIK (I wasn't as impressed with the Chinese built guitars though). I'll be picking up the last of the series - the V soon. As far as bang for the buck, in the sub-$600 range, it's tough to beat these. Excellent quality and playability, and even the stock pickups (the zebra ones anyway) sound pretty good - I don't know if I'll be replacing them. I will be replacing the gold-covered one in my Caddy though.

I used to HATE the headstocks too (and mine are the Series 2 which a larer than normal), but a buddy of mine was using them, and I started to notice how badass they looked on stage. I tried a couple out, and low & behold, I have a rack full of them! The Blueburst is just an AWESOME finish too, and looks exceptional with the cream binding. Mine all have block inlays, full binding, and good hardware. This is at least on par with Epi's higher end stuff. I love the way they feel/balance/play. Nice guitars all in all.

[ken]

I did not know that. BUT this was duct tape. Not as classy as electrical tape.

Nothing says "class" quite like electrical tape.

[toejam]

Eric Peterson's V kicks ass!!


His black Caddy with three white Duncans is also pretty sexy. He uses that a bit on the Live In London DVD, but I can't seem to find a pic of it.