Dear Mike SR,
I just want you to know that I could not be happier with my new Dean USA Guitar. For my type of playing and the style of metal we play I have found my brand of instrument. On a personal note I want to thank you for the trust that you instilled. You are an honest and respectful man. I am oonly sorry that I did not meet you in person. I look forward to dealing with you again and again. You and your shop will get recognition on my upcoming release. Tell Elliott that I am switching to his guitars for good. I only have the one now but I am sure that will change. Your Friend, Mike Swanson
Got the Hardtail
yesterday. Wow - I've been playing your guitars
for decades now, and this one takes it to a
whole new level. This is the nicest Dean ever,
and is possibly the nicest GUITAR ever. I've
already cut tracks with it.
Thanks again,
Kerry Livgren
Holy
crap!... i just got my new Dean today (first
dean ever, i know its inexcusable). Its the
Vendetta 4.0 w/ the barbed wire inlay. Lets
just say that Dean is by far the best damn
guitar in the world. That shouldn't even be
considered an opinion, but sadly it is.
"R.I.P. Dime"
L8r,
Dustin Curry
I
want to thank you again for a fantastic guitar. The
Dean NAMM 2005 Hardtail Classic I recently
purchased, far exceeded my expectations. The
thing is a work of art. I'm amazed at
how thick the maple cap is. And yet it's
a comfortable weight. Very well balanced. The
neck is amazing. I thought I loved my
Time Capsule ML... This neck is a little slimmer
feeling and even easier to play than my ML. (Hope
my other guitars don't get jealous).
Pickups are fantastic. The Michael Schenker signature pickups are
big and beefy, but have good clarity. Has
HUGE chunk. The
finish and grade of the flamed maple are amazing.
I'm
ecstatic with my purchase and just wanted to
pass along my reactions to the guitar. I'm
so glad to have purchased it. I know
it will bring me years of playing enjoyment.
DEAN
RULES!
A. Rivera
Just wanted to say thanks again for the AWESOME
Hardtail, it came in on Friday and I got to jam
with her all weekend. It sounds amazing, and the
top is the nicest thing I've ever seen. Thanks
for the killer deal and the cool Dean gear, this
is definitely one of the best purchases I've ever
made!
Best,
Cengiz
My Timecapsule V
The
Dean made it here ok. I have owned a bunch
of high end stuff and this is probably the
most
beautiful guitar I have ever seen. It plays and sounds
just as good as it looks too.
Thanks,
Kirk
Warren Murchie from Bass Inside Magazine
again
Dear Mick,
I had the good fortune
of catching Brian Bromberg last
night
at a show here in Zürich. He is filling in as the European tour
bassist
for Lee Ritenour. The band was steller of course and I just wanted
to let you know that
it
seems Brian has quite the profile over here. Of the people in the band
it
was patently clear that it was he, Alex Acuna and Lee were of some
notoriety. Brians reputation clearly preceeded him.
It was actually quite funny, a
number of times women called out Brians
name between songs and right after his solo. He did seem a wee bit
embarassed when that happened but he got a good laugh out of it at the
same time.I met Brian just about 15 minutes before he went
on stage and we was
in
person as nice as he has struck me the two times I have interviewed
him.
I envision myself as being reasonably good a
bassist as I have been at
it
nearly 40 years, but he is truly stunning. It reset my whole sense of
what
truly good is. And so effortlessly. What gets me is he is just a
modest
good natured guy. It really is people like him that I most enjoy
interviewing.
His Dean bass cut through beautifully. He only
brought the one
electric
on
stage. I believe it was this one:
http://brianbromberg.net/basses/bass29.htm
It was warm and articulate, bright without being
metallic sounding,
looked
great, and I confess for the first time in as long as I can remember I
recall thinking, 'I have got to get one of those!!!'
I will check the Dean site and
see if there are Swiss dealers around
here.
As you are the one that designed these basses if I recall our earlier
emails, do you know if Brians bass is particularly customized or can
basses like his be available to drooling magazine editors too? Would I
have to sell my right or my left leg??? LOL
Gonna take a while to get over
that concert!
Warren Murchie
Editor
Bass Inside Magazine
Hello,
I'm writing this letter with the hopes that Dean might be able to read it.
My name is Jonathan and I'm rhythym guitarist in the upcoming rock/metal
band Lazy Eyed Psycho. Our first gig is this wednesday and it's going to be the
Detroit Freedom Festival. We are going to be playing in front of a crowd of somewhere
between 60,000 to 70,000 people and we are also going to be televised so our
reach could theoretically extend as far as
1-2 million people. Also playing at this event is Eminem and other Detroit musicians.
My reason for writing this letter is to let Dean know that up until now, I had
been using a Jackson Dinky DKMGT for recording and what I thought would be also
for live play. However, yesterday, I purchased a guitar that I was essentially
drooling over for the past several weeks at my local guitar store, Oz Music in
Ann Arbor (an official Dean Dealer). This guitar is none other than a Tigereye
Hardtail. It has now replaced my Jackson as the guitar that I will be using as
primary guitar for this show. The Jackson has now been demoted to "back-up" guitar.
That is how much I love the sound and playibility of this guitar.
I'm writing this to let you know that I have never been more pleased with a guitar.
It will be played with rage, force, power, sweat, tears, blood and adrenaline.
All that and with nothing less then a big f*cking smile plastered on my face
from the fist note to the last.
Dean, if you read this, my sincere thanks.
Jonathan
Rhythym guitarist of Lazy Eyed Psycho
www.LazyEyedPsycho.com
Just wanted to send
a big “thank
you” out to Mark at Stix & Strings in
Painesville, Ohio, for all of his assistance while
making the decision to buy my Dean Edge 4 bass. When
I walked into his shop, I wasn’t looking
for a Dean, but his enthusiasm and praise for the
Dean line made me take a second look. However,
it was the bass itself that sold me. Absolutely
beautiful looking with a gorgeous finish, a comfortable
neck and high quality hardware. As
an aerospace inspector, I have an eye trained to
spot defects and I couldn’t find a single
one (and believe me, I looked!) After plugging
in the Edge 4, I was amazed at its responsiveness
and tonal versatility; I got everything from a
smooth jazz sound to a hard rock growl to a bright
slap.
I couldn’t be happier joining
the Dean family of satisfied players and look forward
to my future purchases.
Jeff N.
My
Schenker Dean!!!!
Dear Dean,
I am in shock!!! My guitar arrived yesterday, and
when I came home and unwrapped her I felt like
an 8 year old boy at Christmas. What an amazing
instrument! You completely outdid yourself. The
pick-ups in this beast are the most "live" I
have ever heard. This guitar absolutely is a
museum piece.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I now have my favorite ever guitar.
Thanks again,
Johnny J.
Hi Jon:
Just wanted to thank you for helping me get the
Schenker V. What a guitar!
The V arrived last week, in perfect condition.
It was even in tune :) I've been playing it every
opportunity this week. I plan to use it on my song
submission for the DOA CD.
The V is my first pointy guitar. I was surprised
by how well it balances when strapped, standing
up. And the neck access is awesome. I think I may
have become a point guitar convert!
Thanks again, man! I'll hit the Dean message boards
tonight and give a glowing review of the V.
Jeff
Dear Dean,
My
name is Jared. I am 16 years old and have been
playing guitar for two and a half years. My main
guitar is my cadillac x, "which im sure you
probably dont think is as nice as a usa caddy",
and it is the most amazing guitar ive ever
played!! it is and will always be MY guitar.
My main acoustic is an Exotica QSE SP TPR, it is
the second greatest guitar ive ever played. I just
bought a hardtail and it is also wonderful. I go
into guitar shops constantly and just play guitars,
rarely do i find a guitar that really impresses
me because i have three Deans and what more could
you want? I could not be happier with my new hardtail
although ill never love it as much as i do my caddy
x, it will definetly be with me for life. It is
beacause of Dean guitars that i love the blues,
without that caddy x i would have never understood
how too feel what you play, because of that guitar,
i learned how to put my feelings into my music.I
know that you probably get letters like this all
the time, and i know the last thing you need is
some 16 year old kid annoying you, but i just wanted
to let you know how much you have contributed to
my becoming of a musician and how much you have
for so many others. Thank you for making the greatest
guitars ever. i hope to see more Dean guitars in
the future and that you will be around for along
time. oh and one more thing, the evos, and the
vandettas, and the avalnches suck, and you
know it, id hate too see you continue making that
crap, do what you love and stick with the old ones,
and if you can manage to make them all as
kick ass as the hardtails i cant wait to see what
Dean has in store for the future.
Sincerely,
Jared
Subject: Many Thanks Dean :)
I just wanted to
thank you for signing my TC V that I bought at
Music Gallery :)It was totally unexpected.The guitar
exceded my expectations and then some :)I've been
playing guitar for 44 years now and have close
to 40 guitars,I prolly over the course of time
had 60 that,passed thru my hands. I've wanted a
Flying V ever since I saw Albert King at the Fillmore
east,I've seen Dave Mason with one when he was
with Traffic and also Kim Simmonds with Savoy Brown.These
guitars sounded great,but when I went to buy one,I
didnt like the workmanship and or the sound.This
was prolly 69 or early 70's. This guitar not only
looks great but plays even better,it even has the
Peter Green mod,which I've had done to several
humbucker guitars that I own.I've been able to
get smoking blues,jazz,classic rock and even country
tones with just playing with the volume and tone
control.This guitar loves to rip ,but still cleans
up nice with no loss to sustain. I'm a hard man
to please in fact the only other new American made
guitar that comes close to this workmanship and
sound is the Reverend Slingshot Custom that I bought
a few months ago.You guys are producing instruments
that would cost at least twice as much from Gibson
or Fenders custom shops. Once again many thanks
on a great guitar.Needless to say I am going to
write a review on Harmony Central and spread the
word :)
Many
Thanks Again,
Gerry
A .
I got the MSV (Michael
Schenker V) today and to say that I was
blown away would be an understatement. This guitar
is sweet. Killer look (the advertisement doesn't
do it justice), great tone, and outstanding playibility.
As I told you before I had never played a Dean
Guitar prior to making this purchase (never even
picked one up in a store), however I may have to
re-think this in the future. I own 2 vintage
Stratocasters, a vintage Les Paul, a nice Hamer
and a custom Carvin. This
guitar plays better than them all. And
to top it all off it signed by the man himself!
I need to stop writing now and go play some more!
Thanks for the great service.
Scott
This
is my review of my recently purchased Hardtail
Select. This guitar rates favorably with high
end Les Paul and PRS guitars and probably surpasses.
Extremely fast action makes guitar almost play
itself-definitely increases fretwork speed.
Rich warm tone with necessary bite on the one
humbucker.Beauty of the guitar makes it a museum
peice such that you don't know whether to look
at it or play it. As a bluesplayer with a 79Strat,
I feel I am now fully equipped. Sounds great
with my CryBaby and Peavey Bandit #1. I'll be
ordering more Dean gear, incliuding a hat soon!
Thanks again!
Robert T.
I
picked up My new Dean 6 string Bass last nite from
Fireside Music in Memphis Tennessee. It is My first
6 string bass. I have been playing an Ibanez Ergodine
5 string for about 6 months and felt I needed to
advance. I have been playing an Ibanez Roadster
4 string proyotype for about 25 years but This Dean
smokes! I played it at a gig the same nite I picked
it up and it performed flawlessly. The neck is wider
than My 5 string but I got used to this quickly
and love playing it! I will not retire My other
Axes but My Dean is My Primary Axe as of now.
Thank You Dean Guitars and David Trim of Fireside
Music for getting Me this Beautiful bass.
Jimmy Young
Bassist of of DreadFall
Hey! I just picked up my new Dean EVO Special Select
from Great Southern Music and I am really impressed!
I mean, the finish is exceptional and the fretwork
is solid and well-done! This thing looks and plays
better than many American made guitars costing thousands
more!!! The pickups are really voiced correctly
and have a good, beefy tone!
Thanks for making a world-class instrument that
is affordable and is of a superior build quality!
I will make sure I use it for all of my studio parts
for my upcoming CD. Hope to see you at NAMM in Tennessee
in July!
Thanks Again!
D. Simpson
Hi
Elliott,
I
just wanted to give you a quick report about my
Exotica acoustic. I've been recording all week,
trying to get these song arrangements done for a
guy in Atlanta before I head out on a tour (guitar
tech/stage manager) with Monster Magnet (www.monstermagnet.net).
I have to say, I'm really impressed with the guitar.
This is the first time I've really used it constantly
for hours on end in a studio setting. The guitar
totally stays in tune, the intonation is nice and
the sound, plugged directly into a mic preamp into
the computer, is great. It still has the original
strings on it though I will say that after a week
of recording, it needs new strings! Anyway, I just
wanted you to know that for the money, it really
is a great guitar. Thanks for selling it to me!
I'm
flying in to St. Pete this Thursday night and will
be in town until the 24th. At that time I have to
head over to Ft. Lauderdale to play a gig on the
25th with Signal To Noise (Nashville band) and then
that night I'll fly to Newark to hook up with Magnet.
I'd love to stop by the shop while I'm in town if
possible.
Thanks
again,
Rich
www.richardleverone.com
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So
the picture you got here is from my main axe
"Dean Phantom V" and I at one of
the stages of W:O:A 2004!! Although it's "just"
a Korean made Dean, it beats up my other guitars
in playability. It has a greater look anyway.
:)
Just want to let you know that my Dean Phantom
V and I made it to the stage of the largest
Metal Festival in the World...Wacken Open
Air in Germany!! We played there and it was
amazing!
Pat
www.engineofpain.com
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Hi all at Dean,
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you
know how thrilled I am with my new EVO XM. What
a guitar, what a price. Now I know this is not the
American made Dean, but your quality and control
standards can be found in this little gem. Great
guitar for those of us who will not be taking the
stage anytime soon, but still have a need to crank
out the tunes! The finish is great, the tuners hold
very well, easy to play, super light weight, and
it has got my name on it 4 times!!
Great work,
Dean B.
Hi My Name Is Guy Walkden,this Is My 3rd Dean,What
Can I say....
This Guitar Is Gem.25th Anniversary Cadillac.
Thanks
For Building The Greatest Guitar In The World.............
Dean Player For Life.........
| Hi,
My name is Craig I play bass for Who's
Next? the UK's premier live tribute to
The Who. I've used a lot of basses over
the years but nothing comes close to my
Dean Demonator and "Z" Tour
basses.
Thanks
Dean!
Craig Addecott
WHO'S NEXT?
www.whosnextband.co.uk
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To everyone at Dean,
Thank you for making the best guitars in the
world! I have been playing Deans since the 80's
and currently own an EVO Premium, EVO Special,
and a Cadillac. Next on my list? A Hardtail.
The other guitarist in my band owns three Les
Pauls, and still refers to my EVO Premium as
"flawless." Nothing compares; as long
as there are Deans, I will play them.
Rock on,
Slyther S. Austin, TX
Hi
My Name is Guy Walkden, I play Lead Guitar In
A Band Called Rebellion,Out of Fall River Massachusetts.I
Would Like to Thank you For Creating This Incredible
Instrument.This Is My Third Dean & By Far
The Best One Yet...You Have Truly Created a
Work Of Art,The Sound,Look,& Feel Of This
Guitar Is Amazing To Say The Least.I have Played
Guitar For 20 YEARS,& this 25th Anniversary
Cadillac is The Best Guitar I have Ever Played.My
Hats Off To Every One AT Dean,Keep Making Beautiful
Guitars,& by the Way, Happy Anniversary........
Dean Player for Life
Guy W.
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Hi
, I'm from Spain and I play a Dean Cadillac
- the first in trans-black - , is the
coollest guitar in the world , I have
owned about thirty-five Gibson LP - Customs
, Classics ... - and this Dean rocks my
world like never before , my band is EL
PASO KILLERS , in studio or stage the
Cadillac always is ready to scream .
Thanks for make these jewels.
www.elpasokillers.com
Cesar |
Just
wanted to write and say how happy I am with my
new '79 series Z. I have never seen this kind
of value in a guitar before, and couldn't be more
pleased. Purchased it about 2 weeks ago, give
or take, and have barely put it down since. I'm
fully amazed at the tones I'm able to achieve
with this guitar, especially at this price. The
finish is also high above average. Thanks for
making such a great product. I have recently received
my tax returns, and am presently longing for a
new Time Capsule( C-necks are nice, but V-necks
are even better). You've got a new customer for
life.....will never play anything except Deans.
Thanks again,
Scott S .
Denver, CO
My
name isˆäThomas S . I was born sept. 1965, I picked
up guitar in '75......I purchased a DEAN caddy in
1979 at Steve's Music Store in Toronto Ont.....I
saw Mr. Angelo's video "Freight Train" with Nitro,
aswell on the Power Hour on Much Music playing an
aircraft alloy guitar, the dude smokes up some heavy
chops.....Right now I own 2 caddy's a blue burst
and a dark brown wood grain (both with binding),...ˆä
My other work horses include a '79 Les Paul standard,
and an older 1970 Les Paul standard,ˆäand for onslaught
aˆätrio ofˆä50watt Marshall JMP's, and a 6-pack of
Marshall cabinetry............
My
DEAN's are both very key axes,ˆäand compliment my
lead guitar style to it's fullest....
Hope
to see Mr. Angelo with DEAN in Torontoˆäin the near
future.........
Nice
web site...................Peace
Subject:
THE ONE!!!
Hi,
Just wanted to thank you for your great products.
I have, now, in my possesion, THE 2002 NAAM Evo
Premium that was presented at that show. WOW! Never
thought that I would have anthing even close, and,
being the accual one from the show, I'm told that
it's even better than the regular premiums. I am
in awe and amazement that I have such a one of a
kind item. If you have any more info on this one,
could you let me know? I am not really familiar
with these shows, there may have been more than
one of this model, mine is I believe the dark cherry
quilt with the chrome hardware, rather than the
standard gold. Thanks for any added info on this
one, I appreciate it.
Best regards,
Wayne
M .
Until I got my
hands on my Dean Rhapsody 5 all other bass
guitars were inadequate.
For any type of music I play rather it be country, rock, jazz or blues nothing
compares to my Dean Rhapsody 5.
Thanks for the best bass ever built,
Brian
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Hi,
I’ve just bought
a black Dean ML ‘79 Serial: E110524.
Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome
guitar, she plays, sounds, and looks awesome!
The best axe I’ve ever bought.
Dean Is
The BEST!
Thank s for the coolest guitar in the world.
Joe H . Wales, United Kingdom.
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79
Z,
This is a smokin guitar for the price......got
a thumpin low end, and the highs are SWEEEEET
man.....also, this is the most beautiful guitar
I\'ve ever seen for under 5 bills; the top is
frigging perfect. Thanks for making this tone
available to people unwilling to pay $6000 for
a Les Paul.
Sincerely,
Scott S.
Denver, CO
Stylist
Standard
This
guitar resonates so good I just could not put
it down.I didn\'t even plug it in an amp.It
just waves with harmonics.
Thank
You!!!
Peter
M..
I
just want to let you know - I'm getting one of
your guitars! It's a Dean Baby Z. I've gone back
to the store to play it and look at it almost
all week. I'm going to be making my first payment
on sunday.. Unfortunately i don't have enough
cash to outright pay for it, so it will take about
2 or 3 payments to get it. I've read tons of good
reviews on this guitar, and i thank you for making
it! This will be my second official guitar. The
last one i had aboutˆä4 years ago got stolen, but
luckily it wasnt a very good guitar. Anyway, i'm
going to cherish this thing like its my kid! Thanks,
Dean!
- Cory
Hi,
Just wanted to write and say how
pleased I am with yourˆäDean exotiglass acousticˆä
guitar.ˆäIt is incredible!ˆäHere's why:
I am a 41 year-oldˆäwoman songwriter, and I had
resigned myself to only writing lyrics for the past
twenty years...letting myˆähusband and cowriters
play the guitar.ˆäI have a bad right shoulder and
small "artist's" hands.ˆäNever couldˆä comfortably
reach around aˆästandard guitar body, much less deal
with the hard action ofˆäthose "other" much more
expensive guitars.ˆäItˆäwas too intimidating, and
I was starting to get gray hair.ˆäMy husband thought
I should try to play a Baby Taylor, so I dropped
by the music store this last Christmas, and while
some nice kid tuned up the Baby Taylor, I glanced
over and noticed your Dean.ˆä It had a beautiful
rich brown color and the abalone inlay caught my
eye.ˆäThe split second I laid my hands on it, I knew
it was the guitar for me.ˆäThe feather weight,ˆänarrow
width,ˆäand light action felt absolutely awesome.ˆäThe
pickup worked fine, and adjusted well.ˆäThe sound
was clean and rich.ˆäJust to make sure, I set the
Taylor on my lap one more time......and it was no
contest.ˆäThis Dean guitar not only sounds better
and less "muddy" than the Baby Taylor, (or most
of the Martins, Fenders or whateversˆäin the store),
but it is the perfect woman's acoustic guitar.ˆäEspecially
performing songwriters.ˆäI could play this guitar
nearly instantly with steel strings,ˆäand I'm proud
to say that I can rock out!ˆä (Not the least reason
beingˆämy bank account isn't empty....)ˆäI simply
wish I had found this guitar when I first started
writing.ˆäLook out, Bluebird Cafe'.......here I come!ˆä
Best Regards, and THANKS!
Holly T .ˆä
p.s./ my husband and most of my songwriting buddies
want to steal it...........um, got any Dean guitar
theft-alarm systems?ˆä
YOU ARE ONE OF THE ONLY GUITAR CO.S
WHERE I CAN BUY, WITHOUT ACTUALLY
HAVING PLAYED THE INSTRUMENT. I TRUST
YOUR PRODUCT THAT MUCH.
David R.
My son and I have purchased 4 Dean guitars over the past year. Two 6 string acoustics, one 12 string acoustic, and last week I purchased an Avalanche MQ electric. While we are not giging musicians, we do play them a lot and have found them to be genuinely good products. I selected the Avalanche over a MIM Strat and I'm glad I did. The guitar just feels right in my hands.
I'd been hacking on an old beatup acoustic for the past 20 years when my son went out and got his own. I got the bug after hearing him play and decided it was time to get a real guitar. I purchased my acoustic and electric within one month of each other. It is possible that my son now has the electric itch, as he was looking at Deans over the past weekend. Maybe there will be 5 in the family.
We can't pass up a chance to acknowledge Sticks & Strings in Painesville, Ohio. Mark sold us all four guitars. He knows musical instruments and the Dean line very well. I would suggest anyone looking for an instrument should pay them a visit. They are an asset to your sales organization.
Thanks,
Rich B.
79 ML silverburst Bass & Treble
Again Dean Guitars pulls another rabbit out of their hat! I received my ultra rare and ultra cool Silver burst ML today and I havnˆ¢t put it down since I got it out of the case! It looks as great as it plays. I canˆ¢t thank you enough for making just great guitars at great prices that play better than guitars twice their price range!
Kudos!
Joe C.
Zen/ Bass & Treble
WOW! Got my Zen Acoustic/Electric today and all I can say is WOW! I think my other acoustic just got retired. My Zen will be taking itˆ¢s place on stage from now on!
Joe C.
Evo SS TGE from SouthPaw Guitars
From Backstage music
I traded my old Fender Jazzmaster and $100 for this beauty of an instrument. This is my first Dean guitar and it blows my mind! Iˆ¢ll definitely be saving up money for another. Keep up the good work folks.
Adam G.
Cadi Select Q Amberburst
From Backstage music
Cadillacs are totally under rated and appreciated and Iˆ¢m into a whole different look. I sold three prized Teles to buy 2 Cadillacs sight unseen!!
Ryan H.
USA TC Z CHERRY SUNBURST FROM DAVEˆ¢S GUITAR SHOP
This USA Z is the best playing guitar I have ever owned. It beats any Gibson or PRS in my collection and I plan to buy nothing but Dean Guitars in the future.
Thank you.
Jack E.
Hello
Dean,
Wanted
to let you know that the EDGE 5 that I acquired
a couple of months ago is one of the best basses
that I have owned. Not only does the instrument
play like a dream it has a finish and color to rival
any bass made. I've own Fender, Gibson, and Peavey
basses and I like yours the best so far. Thanks
for making such a great piece of art!!
Dave
S.
Hi,
I
just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much
I enjoy my new Exotica RSE Supreme. I was lucky
enough to pick out my Christmas present for my wife
to get me this year and that was my choice. We could
afford to by a higher price guitar but this one
was superior. I was picking between a Taylor 512
(I think that was the model) and a Martin D16. The
Dean was as a high a quality as either of them in
finish and tone with the added advantage of the
wonderful inlays and multiple woods. I would recommend
this to anyone pro or amateur. If I can only bring
my playing skills up to the level this instrument
deserves.
Thanks,
Danny
F .
Nashville,
TN
my
baby z
i
just recently purchased a dean baby z and wooooooooooooow.
im very impressed, i purchased this guitar for at
home practice and fun and little did i know i would
hang up my gibson and jackson v's. i am truly 1
satisfied rocker. thanks and keep em coming.
Just
a note...
I
just wanted to let you know that I have posted a
review in Harmony central on the Cadillac TC 3 (not
an anniversary) that I purchased recently. I still
absolutely love it! Thank you for being such a great
help in acquiring a new case and building such a
great product. I would like to wish you all the
best for the upcoming holidays. Keep up the good
work!
Thank
You
Joel
G.
TC
Cadillac #16
Dean,
I
recieved my custom made TC ML this wednesday
from dave at B & T, he sent me pics
of it he had taken in his shop. These pics
already
set me on fire, but I couldn't believe
my eyes when I opened up the case.
You might know I am partial to Blueburst and always wanted to see what it'd
look like on a trans flametop.
Knowing DEAN and their guitars I had expected a lot, but this surpassed every
expectation I ever had about my ML.
It truly has become the guitar of my
dreams, the top is incredible I showed
it to many people on a lot of forums
also in the Netherlands were DEAN
is still
a name that is quite unknown.
Almost everybody agreed even the ones that are not automatically attracted
to pointy guitars and V headstocks,
this is a true work of art!
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Never have I had so much positive reaction to a
new guitar I bought. Again, I wanna thank you for
making this possible, and I hope you guys keep up
the great work and the quality if so I see golden
future for DEAN! I will play this guitar on uor
next gig and spread the word!
Cheers from the Netherlands and I hope to see you
in february!
Hans
Hi
Dean !
Hows everything going ?
First of all, thanks for making the DOA Bass, got
the bass last Wednesday, and it playes fantastic!
Both the playability and the sound are just awesome
!! I compare it to my highend Jackson which not
gonna be played no more. This was my first Dean
product, and definitely not the last. If the quality
of this DOA Bass is symptomatic for all the Dean
basses, I think I'll only play Deans here after
! Can't wait to see and feel a US handcrafted Dean
bass !! hehe... maybe a US Caddy Bass, some day
!!??
(I know hehehe I've asked about a US Caddy bass
earlier)
But, as far as I know both Elliott and Craig from
the forum, has Vintage Caddy basses.
My question is, do you know how many of those basses
was made in the 80's ?
And, how many are counted for today ?
I probably couldn't afford one if one showed up,
and I guess there are a few on the forum who would
do anything to get one, but I'd like to know the
story about the bass !
Thanks
alot to you and Elliott for everything !
Sorry I can't come to the DOA meeting in February,
but I hope and know you all will have a great time.
Kindest
regards
Bernt O.
DOA member # 03 00163
DOA Caddy Bass # 7 Owner ! :)
Hey,
Well I have been playing the guitar for 7 months now.I first started out with the Strat,then a Tele.They are both gone and now I have a Epi Les Paul.The music shop I deal with had an special invitation sale.So I of course attended.I found a transparent red Cadillac X.The price was $185.It blows the Les Paul in tone even though it is made out of Basswood and is more comfortable.I have a Fender Blue Jr and Boss DS-1 box hooked up to the Dean.What a tone it has with this combination.By the way I'm 40,the last time I had a guitar was when I was 9.
Thx Lee.....Living my boyish dream again
Elliott,
I wanted to let you know I picked up (purchased) a Hardtail this weekend - WOW! I spent the weekend putting it through it's paces and I can honestly say I have never played a guitar that felt so good, that was as sonically rounded, and blew me away like this one did. This isn't me blowing smoke either - it actually reinvigorated my enthusiasm for playing! I could go on and on, but I know the couple times we have talked in the past you had asked me about trying a Hardtail out, for one reason or another I hadn't. Best guitar I have ever played, period.
Sincerely,
Greetings,
I got the Dean's Jazz delux Guitar i think it's a Great Jazz Guitar for a nice Price, and now i got hime I feel my self a little bit like Charlie Christian , west Mongomery & George Benton ain't that Great Love your Guitars go on with it. for a lifetime thank you for that great Guitar
Greetings
John de R
Ridderkerk
Holland
Hi
Dean:
Wanted to let you know I bought a Hardtail! And I'm in love. This is the finest guitar I've ever played/owned/seen. Jon and Tony helped me pick it out. It's a beauty!
Thanks!!
Hey
guys,
I
am so happy i stumbled upon you and your guitars,
i have been so happy with my purchase and your
customer service.ˆäyou certainly have made a believer
of me as well as a life long customer,ˆäi will
not play anything but a Dean as long as i live.
great going and keep up the good work!!
Tony L.
Merna, Nebraska
Dear
guys,
I never thought I'd be able to afford an eight
string, let alone one that sounds, feels and plays
like my dean, I've had it for a little over a
year now, and it's gradually become my main guitar.
I play in an acoustic trio, and the HUGE tone
that thing has is a great tool to fatten up the
sound of two acoustic guitars! I can't think of
anything I'd change, and that is a very odd thing
for me to say. It was set up perfectly right off
the rack (Bill's music in baltimore MD) and I
have never so much as had to tweak a truss rod
or adjust a saddle. Considering that my playing
style can best be described as "bull in a china
shop", that's sayin' something!! Thanks for the
great bass, at the great price! If you ever need
someone to sing your praises in md, let me know
thanks,
Ward E.
Hey guys,
I received the Posters, key chain and picks last night. It was a very
unexpected surprise. I wanted to thank you personally for sending them to
me. I'll be sure to hang them up today in my little music cover where I
keep all my guitars and amps and what not, and I'm sure people will see
them when they come over to jam or hang out or whatever, as that's where
I usually hang out with guests. I can say without a doubt, No other
company takes care of it's customers like Dean does, and it Does Not go
unnoticed or unappreciated. Thanks again guys!~
Sincerely,
Joe C.
P.S. As soon as the Silverburst ML and the Dean Zen Acoustic/Electrtic
arrive, I'll take some Family shots and send them in for your collections
page!
Hi!
I am not sure who to address this to, so I hope it finds its way to the right people! I just wanted to THANK YOU for the KEWL package that arrived at my door yesterday! Posters, picks and a great lanyard! I have to wear a security badge at the Lab where I work so it comes in handy! I now can "wear my wings" all the time! I also wear my DEAN shirts any opportunity I get too (maybe I can get a job with you in sales!) You guys (and gals!) ROCK! Customer service MUST be a way of life there at Armadillo Enterprises! Hey, you already have some of the best products on the planet, I guess the rest is easy anyway! Keep up the great work, and THANKS AGAIN!
Mike
(A DEAN guy for LIFE!)
Subject: Family affair
The
other day I found out that both my son and my
daughter had bought Dean guitars. Neither one
knew the other was buying one, and when they told
me, I let them know that I had just bought one
also. We are 150 mile apart, and had never talked
this over at all. I guess we all saw the value
and quality in your guitars. Just thought you
might like to know.
Frank
C .ˆä
Hey Dean,
I read the favorable review of the EVO Premium in the March 2002 issue of
Guitar Player, and I got excited. The guitar also got raves on usergroup
discussions on the web. Unfortunately it was some time before I actually
found one in a store. Word of mouth is a good source of information, but it
can't replace getting your hands on the instrument.
After finding an EVO Premium, I had to have it. I have played dozens and
dozens of guitars over the years. Maybe a hundred or more. I have purchased
14 guitars in my lifetime, ranging from cheap foreign axes to top of the
line American guitars. I am picky but I am not hung up on brand names. I
know a good guitar when I find one. I also know value. The EVO Premium is
one of the best values on the market. I might have to buy another one. I
don't know why I don't see more of them around!
I couldn't be happier that I paid half of what an entry-level Gibson costs.
My EVO Premium has a better figured maple top than most Les Pauls. In fact,
my guitar will rival any Paul Reed Smith. If anybody doesn't believe me,
check out this picture.
Keep up the good work.
Benj
Thanks,
Tony!
I found a dealer and bought an Exotica RSE - got it yesterday and LOVE IT! I'm really a very inexperienced player but the guitar helps me sound so much better than I am. I played trumpet professionally for over 20 years and have a degree in music theory and trumpet but due to cancer and throat surgery five years ago, can no longer play. I bought a cheap acoustic a year or so ago to see if I wanted to keep playing something and liked it so much I went looking for a real guitar - and boy were my guitar buddies right to suggest a Dean. The RSE is fabulous! My guitar buds now envy me!! Imagine that. I played a Tak, Washburn, Ibanez, Yamaha and others and the only thing I liked a little better was a Taylor - but I'm not in the $1800 guitar player range/skill set yet. The RSE tone is so nice and the finish and features are well...just absolutely beautiful. The Taylor was great, but the RSE is right there with it for much less.
Thanks again for your email. If you have any suggestions on care for my RSE or string selection or amps or anything a "learning guitarist" might can use, please let me know. I'll certainly appreciate it!
Keep making great guitars. You never know who will find joy and happiness in playing the next one you craft.
Joel R .
Columbia, SC
Elliott,
Thanks for personally following up with me on
my inquiry. I am thoroughly impressed with Dean's
commitment to customer satisfaction and I'd like
to extend my appreciation for explaining to me
the stock differences native to my instrument.
And I'd like to also say thanks for stepping up
to the plate and sending me the 'blades' to replace
the stock hums I currently have - I think that's
a win-win situation. This is why I've never played
anything else but a Dean (and you can quote me
for a testimonial on that one).
Tony L
St Petersburg, FL
Elliott,
Thanks for calling me back today, I really appreciate
that you take the time out to call your customers.
I have been very pleased with the 3 US Deans that
I have purchased over the last year. They are
some of the finest guitars that I have ever seen
or played and their quality is making me realize
that you don't necessarily need a vintage guitar
to get that level of playability. The way that
you stand behind your products is unheard of in
today's guitar market. I thank you for offering
to send me a replacement Tone Pros bridge for
my Caddy. I speak highly of Dean guitars and the
people who work their for their dedication.
Thanks again,
Randall
Hello,
I just purchased a used Dean ML. I was hoping you could help me with any info or specs. The serial # is 961125 and it is on the fretboard where the neck meets the body. It is a beautiful guitar. Can you help me?
Thank you,
John S
P.S. - I also have a Dean V platinum and another Dean ML. These are the best guitars! They are so good, they're right up there with my wife!
Dean,
I just received my Cadillac Select and wow, that
guitar is friggen' beautiful man!! I totally dig
the look, sound, and feel of this guitar!!! I
am going to make it my main live instrument, the
thing sounds so damn good, it is better than my
Les Paul!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I love your guitars dude!!
Dean f@c#in% rules!!
- Sprout
The Pennyroyals
I bought that tiger eye Caddy from Frank @
Music Gallery Inc..
I also bought a really super nice faded denim
Hard Tail from him
also. Excellent!! I've already tried them both
out on one of my
Marshall's and what tone and playability. Ya
know, I think I really
like the Hard Tail best. I know the few people
I have shown them
off to like the looks of it best. It definitely
sounds better all around.
I love the radical recurve on the top. It gives
it an illusion of being
a higher arch....beautiful!
Now I'll have to save up and get what I was
originally looking for - a tiger eye HardTail.
A buddy of mine said he saw Jefferson Starship
on TV the other night and said the guitarist,
Chaquico I'm assuming, had a HardTail and said
the finish looked like my Caddy. Outstanding guitars
especially for the price. The quality is just
the same as I remember them from days of yesteryear.
Dean, welcome back to Dean Guitars.
Tony
A few weeks ago I e-mailed you with some
concerns I read on the Exotica Fm models.
I received my Exotica special order seeing
they carry any in stock yet, about 3 weeks
ago. I had the guy at the shop set it up to
my taste. I can tell you one thing after playing
several different brands that this is by far
the best guitar for the money. I have a lot
of friends who never played one till I received
my guitar.
Well 1 buddy is going to go buy one Monday
another just moved and is going to buy one when
he is settled down. And a few people I know
who have their own bands play some unplugged
gigs are going to check out the other models.
The feel is great for my liking, sounds like
a Taylor and feels like a Gibson neck. Smooth
action. I am looking into buying another electric
in the next few months. I played the Icon yesterday
and I just couldn't put it down. Great tone
feel and looks. Thanks for your quality guitars
that you and your company create. Keep up the
good work.
Thank you
Steve from Fresno here. Well...it's been
about 2 months since I got my Hardtail (#
22 of 100 ) signed by guess who.....and you
know how there's usually a honeymoon period
with new guitars....and then ....oh... well.....??....well
the honeymoon goes on !! I like to play all
my guitars as much as possible....but unfortunately
I just can't quite get the sound and feel
I need now out of any of the rest...so my
Hardtail is really getting a workout.....constantly!
It always gets lots of "ooohs and aaahs"
from players and non players alike. I have a
Roland VGA-3 combo amp that I use for some gigs,
and a THD Univalve half stack that I use for
other gigs, and a Fender Blues Junior for the
small gigs.....well....in the past I've had
to select certain guitars for best results with
these various amp set-ups......but my Hardtail
just sounds great in all of them !! It's so
focused and articulate whether on clean, crunch
or high gain.
It's just hideous and wonderful !!!Hey...also I'm interested in one of the Zen acoustics....could you let me know how much those will cost?.....I'd like to reserve one !
Thanks again...
Dean
Guitars,
I started out by buying a New Dean Razor
FS off eBay and I was amazed at the quality
and craftsmanship for a guitar in that price
range.ˆäAfter two weeks I had another Dean.ˆäI
bought a second hand Dean Tonic D.ˆäWithin another
week I had a new EVO SS.ˆäNow I have a Caddi
Select and a Caddi X.ˆäI just got a used Avalanche
MQ.ˆäI sold a Fender or Epiphone before each
Dean I bought.ˆäI even sold a Martin D 15 before
I got the EVO SS.ˆäI have to keep the wife happy
you know.ˆä
You have me hooked.ˆäI think the Caddi Select
and EVO SS did it.ˆäI've been playing guitar
since 1962.ˆäI've owned nothing but Fender Strats,
Tele's, Gibson Les Pauls and Epiphones all that
time.ˆäI will neverˆägo back now.ˆäI'm pinching
pennies and selling off more gear on eBay to
try and getˆäa couple of higher end Deans.
Thanks for producing suchˆäqualityˆäguitars
at REASONABLE prices.ˆäDean guitars are by far
the best quality/sound to price bargainˆäI've
ever seen.ˆäI have a friend whoˆäis the guitar
techˆäin our local music store who is very interested
in Deans.ˆäThe store only sells Fender, Takamini,
PRS and Jay Turser (we are a small town).ˆäI've
taken each Dean I've bought to show him, and
everyone in the store wants to play them.ˆäI'm
spreading the Dean gospel.ˆäYou have a newˆä true
believer.
Best Regards,
Dean,
I sent you a copy of my post in DOA regarding
the Z (dark cherry). I wasn't sure if I sent
it to you correctly so I thought I'd give you
a follow up. This guitar is flat out incredible!
I am so pleased with it. I knew that this guitar
would fill the voids in my tonal arsenal. Frank
and staff were great.Chip even related some
his experiences building Deans in the old days.
Chip was very impressed with the workmanship
on this Z as well. Keep the pedal to the metal,
the industry is starving for what your doing
and we are all so fortunate to have this stuff
in production again. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Thanks once again.
Rob
Hi
Dean,
I have received my Dean Evo Deluxe and
it is a great guitar from finish to tone. This
Evo with its flame red top has one of the most
beautiful finishes I have seen on any guitar
in this price range or higher. It is a joy to
play and has wonderful tone. This guitar has
great acoustic quality and still can't believe
I received such a nice guitar through the mail
without first playing this instrument. I would
never think of doing this with other manufacturers.
This is a sign of great care and quality control
at Dean. On top of all of this is the top notch
customer support.
Thanks,
Rich
Dean...
Have had four deans total...still have two...also
have a Resonator CE...had a dean Performer
E, but let somebody talk me out of that one
plus and older electric from years back....you
guys and gals are doing a great job, and are
to be commended for your responsiveness, along
with guitars dedicated to quality components,
great fit and finish and attention to detail....I
own Martin dreadnaughts, G & L's, Gibson Les
Pauls, plus have had 17 stratocasters and 8
telecasters thru the years....I know quality
when I see it...and it does not happen by accident...somebody
has to be watching what is going out the door....and
what is going out the door from your plant is
very good....Marketing, Marketing, Marketing....I
know what you are up against with name recognition
and loyalty to the old brands....you folks are
doing a great job...keep up the good work and
keep doing what you are doing...your audience
will get larger and larger....
Jim S.
My very best to all personel
at Dean ...
I bought what I would say a cheap guitar to
travel with. Little did I know
this guitar would surpass my GUILD by far. Actually
to be honest it blows it away!
Good job guys, had a friend looking at it and
he couldn't beleive the price of this guitar...
Hats up!
Mike V.
Canada
MR.DEAN,
I bought a brand new, sunburst Dean stylist
(standard) In Sept.of 02. and since then, I
allow nobody to play it, because, I get Jealous!!!!!!
THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! I LOVE MY DEAN. It is
a masterpiece... And am proud to own one.
Hey,
I am Nathan Hilbish from Bedford, VA, and I
would like to thank you for making a great 12
string bass, its one of the most comfortable,
and nicest sounding instruments I have ever
played. I have had it for about a year and have
no plans to replace it. I play in the metal
band Sypherin, and the 12 string is just the
thing we needed to beef up our sound even more.
I was wondering if you had any plans on Producing
a 15 string bass (5 sets of 3 strings) with
the price of the Rhapsody, or even a 18 string,
that would be nice.
Thanks
again,
Nathan H.
Dear
Elliot,
Customer
Service - The Priceless Component:
http://www.deanguitars.com/deanforum3/index.php?board=11;action=display;threadid=6779
I've
been saying this stuff about you guys since
my first Dean Guitar purchase 2+ years ago when
you sent me a t-shirt for simply inquiring and
showing enthusiasm about buying my Exotica FM.
That small tiding spoke to me about what kind
of folks I was doing business with and made
me feel very secure about my purchases. Being
an account relationships management type of
guy, I think there can never be enough praise
for outstanding products and customer care.
The things being said about Dean Guitars products
and service on the forum were no small component
of my first Dean purchase. I'm really glad I
didn't buy that Epiphone EJ-200 in 2001.
Hopefully,
my words will help someone else make a similar
decision.
Thank
you for a great product and unmatched service.
Feel free to quote me or use my words as you
like for your testimonials page. I'll get you
a review of the Caddy as well when it arrives.
Sincerely,
Larry
O.
Dear
Elliot,
All
I can say is "WOW!!" My Cherryburst
Cadillac Select showed up yesterday at 1:00pm,
and I've hardly set it down since. I've only
had to slightly re-tune it a couple of times
in my hours of vigorous play. The guitar came
out of the box playing the blues and calling
my name. The setup is absolutely perfect, and
I can't say enough about the body style and
finish. I've always wanted a guitar in cherryburst
since I first saw Jimmy Page with his '58 Les
Paul, but this finish puts those to shame with
its almost 3-D flametop, as does the round and
pointy body styling. Also, I have an Evo and
an Exotica with their respective headstocks,
so I've never truly appreciated the huge size
of the "V" headstocks on your guitars.
Very, very nice. It helps puts a lot more string
on the guitar.
The
gold hardware, inlays, binding and electronics
are perfect as well. It's great having a guitar
that can get so many varieties of sounds, from
a slinky strat/tele to a fat Les Paul and everything
in-between. This guitar will see no after-market
modifications whatsoever. I just need to get
used to having separate volume/tone pots for
each pickup. I've gotten lazy from playing my
Evo which has only 1 volume and 1 tone pot for
both pups.
Thanks
again for your assistance and for producing
what I feel are the finest guitars on the market.
This is my 3rd Dean purchase in under 2 years,
and I suppose the best compliment I can offer
is that my days of playing Gibsons are over.
Long live Dean Guitars!!
Kindest
regards,
LEO
Hi
Folks,
I
upgraded today from an Avalanche Zone S to the
Avalanche One. I picked the Brazil Burst. I
gotta tell you it is one beautiful guitar! I
almost bought a standard Strat. I'm so glad
I didn't. Anyone who plays these two guitars
and buys the strat is just looking for the name.
Thanks again for making such great affordable
instruments.
Eddie
R .
WOW!
There's not much more I can say about this spectacular
guitar except that I'm not nearly good enough
to own it! I can't commend or thank the incredible
staff of Dean enough for making a dream come
true. Only Dean could build this & I'm going
to use it as an example to everyone I talk with
about the company.
Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!!!!!!
Mike
M .
Deanland,
KY.
Dean:
I
just purchased one of your hardtail guitars
" # 55 of 100 cherry sunburst finish ".
I have to say that I am totally blown away by
this guitar! What a fine craftsman you are.
Everything about this guitar is top notch, its
sound, electronics, inlays, and drop dead gorgeous
quilt finish. I have been playing guitar for
about 25 years and this guitar is one of the
best that I have ever played. Thanks for creating
such a fine guitar!!!
Best Wishes,
Walt
W .
IT'S
HERE!!!!!!
ANTHONY! THE MANDOLIN JUST ARRIVED A SHORT WHILE
AGO ! I TUNED IT UP AND IT SOUNDS SUPER!!! I
DID WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST THANKS AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE SERVICE YOU ALL AT DEAN GUITARS HAVE
PROVIDED YOU ALL DO STAND BEHIND YOU INSTRUMENTS
AND DO BUILD HIGH QUALITY INSTRUMENTS YOU CAN
COUNT ON ME TO BE A LIFE LONG CUSTOMER AS WELL
AS PROMOTING DEAN INSTRUMENTS AGAIN MANY THANKS
BRIAN S .
Bill,
thanks
for all the help. I went up to New York Music
today and played a number of Dean's and several
other guitars as well, including some Epiphone
Les Paul's and Elite Les Pauls. As we were about
to leave, Mike pulled a brand new never played
Dean Evo Premium in an amber flame finish. What
a
gorgeous guitar! It was set up to perfection
and I did not leave there without first purchasing
that guitar. It is awesome, just what I was
looking for.
I'd love a Dean t-shirt, I wear a Large...
thanks for everything!
Jeff
I
recently acquired Hardtail #94/100 from Wild
West Guitars. What can I say that has not already
been expressed with respect to your achievement?
Superb craftsmanship? A uniquely appealing convergence
of sonic sensation and aesthetic design? Extraordinary
value? The best thing to happen in American
guitar-craft in decades? I generally seek to
resist the temptation to engage in hyberbolic
extravagance; but with the Hardtail, as they
say, rersistance is useless.
My #94, in any event, is certainly one of the
most "playable" guitars I have been
privileged to play (and I've played more than
my fair share of fine guitars). Oh, the fretwork
on this ebony board—I tell you, Dean, I
could never go back to rosewood. Perhaps my
13-year-old son has summed it up best. On the
day I added the Hardtail to my collection, which
consists of almost a dozen of some of the finest
custom, hand-crafted solidbody electric guitars
being built today in the U.S.A. (Brubaker, Baker,
Bolin—to name a few),
Rawley, who is quite familiar with his father's
collection, took one long look at your work,
Dean, and unequivocally declared: "Dad,
this is the most beautiful, awesome guitar I
have ever seen."
WWG is a class act! I purchased an excellent
Baker B1 from them prior to buying the Hardtail,
and in both transactions I dealt with Bo Harrison,
who went out of his way for the sake of my convenience
and to insure my complete satisfaction. I would
call Bo for my next guitar without any hesitation.
Regrettably, however, WWG does not carry your
EVO line of electric guitars, and I'm determined
to obtain a Dean EVO Premium in Tiger Eye (with
an ebony fretboard, of course) in time to present
it to myself as a birthday present (on or before
April 13th—I am not very fussy about dates,
especially when it means getting a guitar sooner
rather than later). Can you help me out here,
perhaps by directing me to one of your authorized
U.S. dealers who has this item currently in
stock, or at least actually on order and due
to arrive within, say, the next few weeks?
Thank you for your time and attention, and for
the design and execution of my Hardtail #94!
Steven D.
To Whom It May Concern:
On
March 10th I sent you an e-mail stating a few
of the problems I was having with my local Dean
Dealer and the warranty department. It has since
come to my attention that the problem was not
with Dean Guitars warranty department; the problem
is with my local dealer. As it turns out, my
guitar has been sitting in their repair department
for over 2 months. Your warranty department
provided the return authorization well over
a month ago. They have finally sent the guitar
out last week.
Since
my last e-mail I have been working with Anthony
in the Dean Service Department. He has gone
above and beyond to insure that I was being
taken care of in this matter. He has called
several times to track the progress and has
provided exceptional customer service. With
all that I’ve been through with xxxxxx
Music, I am happy to know that there is a person
like Anthony and a company like Dean that is
in my corner. I thank Anthony for his honesty,
his effort and his dedication to Dean’s
customer satisfaction.
I
would also like to thank yourself, the Dean
Guitar Company and Anthony for restoring the
belief that there are still companies out there
that provide a quality product, stand by their
product and stand by their customers –
even when the customer is wrong.
I
apologize for the inconveniences if have created
by acting before I knew all of the facts. Sometimes
it is easy to forget that a local dealer is
not true representation of the values by which
the manufacturer has built their business.
I
appreciate your time
Dean Customer
Hi Elliott,
Thanks I am sorry I didn't get to the DOA meeting.
I was looking forward to meeting Dean and you,
and seeing the facility. As you can see by the
letters that I have written to Dean I can't
say enough good things about Dean Guitars. I
have a 1962 Gibson Les Paul that I bought brand
new, and your Lower priced guitars blow it away
in all catagories:looks tonality, overall sound
and playability. I have been playing for 40
years and had my share of what were supposedly
good guitars and great guitars, and hands down
the Deans that I own I would put up against
any one of them. I play with a guitarist who
has a PRS that he paid $7000.00, and I pulled
out my Korina Z and he couldn't believe it.
I'm sure you have heard the story by now I promptly
went out and bought Dean V Select and ML Select
then bought the USA Cadillac. I can't wait to
get it in my hands and play it, and I am sure
the picture that Dean sent me does not do the
actual guitar justice. I have just one favor
to ask is there any way that I could get some
of the freebies that were given out at the DOA
meeting, neck tag, pictures, etc., it would
be greatly appreciated. As I say I regretted
that I couldn't make it but we had a trip planned
to Italy the same week to honor my late father-in-law.
Thanks again to you and Dean and the fine craftsman
at Dean Guitars for the great guitars that you
build.
Warmest Regards,
Bill C .
To
whom it may concern;
I purchased a Dean Time Capsule V a few weeks
ago and since then have hardly put it down...
I have waited a long time to own such a wonderfully
crafted instrument. The time capsule series
is like a dream come true as I've lusted for
one of the original V's long before I could
afford one. I'm sure alot of guitarists' share
the same feelings as I do. Thank you Mr. Zelinsky
for making this magic happen for me.
Sincerely,
Kevin C.
PS... my Gibson and Hamer V's are feeling really
neglected... I suppose this is normal?
My
first Dean was an EVO 60 that I bought last
year. I had seen Deans in the past but had never
bought one. I loved the EVO 60, it was immaculate
and had tone for days. Life was never the same
after that. I vowed to only buy Deans from that
point on. I have since purchased a VX, EVO FT,
Ninety Eight, Jazz Stylist, Edge 09 bass, Icon,
Baby ML, and my personal favorites, an 85 Baby
Z in like new condition, and an 83 (I believe)
Baby Z blueburst bass. Thanks for making world
class guitars that the regular guy can afford
and PLAY!
Lon C.
I
just purchased a baby v it is the best guitar
I have ever played. Its also super lite that's
just what I was looking for. my next guitar
purchase is going to be, you guessed it another
Dean maybe the V xl it looks great. Thanx for
the quality.
play fast, play hard and rock on!
You Have One
Very Happy Customer!!!
Hi My name is
Don B. I live in Missouri. I've been playing
guitar for over 30 years and just recently purchased
a Sarasota Chafin and I could not be more happy
with the incredible sound and range of the harmonics
that this displays... I know that there are
a lot more expensive models on the market that
don't even come close to the tremendous sound
this instument offers.. My compliments to your
staff and look forward to purchasing my next
Dean guitar...if you have any promotional items,
I would love to
proudly display your products.
Thanks Again,
Don B.
Hi
Elliot and Dean:
Received my TAB 2 PU 25th anny Cadillac, 28/100
today. WOW! Properly intonated, and still in
tune too! I'll set it up to my liking tonight!
I have been collecting and playing Deans for
years, and this one is nothing short of amazing!
The fret work is excellent, and the finish is
immaculate. The mahogany is superb as well.
What is not to like? One thing... No groovy
certificate came with it. ??? Speno Music,
Auburn, NY is where I ordered it from. They
treated me like a king! Just wanted to let you
folks know I am thrilled with my new Dean.
Regards,
Shawn W .
Wow!
I didn't expect to hear from you so quickly.
I am totally impressed. Thank you so much for
taking the time to write, Dean. I wish you and
your company all the best. You continue to
create some of the most beautiful guitars in
the world.
Best regards,
Keith
Hi Dean,
I hope the NAMM show went well for you all.
Just thought I'd drop a note to let you know
that since I bought the Korina Z several weeks
ago I have now just bought a ' 79 V and a '
79 ML both in the braziliaburst finish. I
can't say enough great things about your guitars!
These other manufacturers would do well to take
a few lessons from you. Keep up the great workmanship.
My Les Paul has been put into retirement. thanks
for great guitars. I found this quote and I
am sure you may have seen it also. The Guitar
is Intensely Personal in an Impersonal World.
There is no obstacle between the Instrument
and the Heart only the slight layer of skin
on the fingertips. The guitar is a small gentle
voice in the midst of this world's noise, that
is why the world is listening to Andres Segovia.
The world is listening and you provide fantastic
guitars for those of us who choose to express
ourselves through our music in a way that many
wish they could.
My greatest thanks to you and your company.
Bill C.
Hi , I was just looking at scratch and dents
on musicians friend and came a cross a Dean
ML-X and bought it. I've always wanted an ML.
It only cost $179.00. so i didnt have high hopes.
But when it showed up and i pulled it out of
the box it looked mint and felt great. I had
to do a few minor adjustments before playing
it. When i pluged it in and started playing,
it blew me away. It played and sounded as good
if not better than guitars that cost 4X that.
I'am hooked.I own 15 other guitars. Iam looking
to try out a V and Z from the 79 series, if
they're anything like the ML-X i picked up,
I'll be one happy guy. The ML-X will be going
on tour with me this summer thru the US and
europe and if i could locate one of the the
79 series it will also go.
Thanks for a great product.
Rick D.
I bought a brand new Dean Tonic guitar from
a dealer on ebay a few months ago,and I really
like the guitar.It has a great neck and action.I
choose a guitar by picking it up and playing
it,not paying any attention what company made
it.This Dean was an instant hit with me(I have
been playing,off and on,for 35 years-mostly
blues and rock).Just wanted to say how pleased
I am with this guitar.It was a real bargain
too.Recently I decided I might like to get a
classical guitar.When I spyed a used Dean classical(the
one with the cutaway body,and built in pickup),I
played it for a few minutes.Man,I want one!!This
Dean plays great too!So
now,I'm saving up for one of these.
Thanks,and keep up the great work-that is making
great playing guitars for us mere mortals,on
a mere mortals budget.Now if I could just find
one of
your amps.....
Jon N.
Subject:
Cadillac
Hi Dean,
Just wanted to drop a line to tell you I bought
a ML and a V since I last wrote to you about
the Korina Z I had purchased, once again all
I can say is FANTASTIC ! The other reason I
am writing to you is to see if you have a Dean
Cadillac in your private stash or one that you
consider to be a notch above the others that
would really stand out. Thanking you in advance
I remain, a true Dean convert.
Yours Truly,
Bill C.
Subject: Re: HardTail Prototype question.
Dean,
Thanks for the information and for the very
quick reply. It is extremely impressive to have
access to and get information from the founder
of a guitar company, easier than it is to reach
an employee at most companies. Not only excelllent
guitars but excellent service. The Hardtail
is the best guitar made.
Thank you again,
Tim W.
Dipping
between bracing -- So far, I LUV U GUYS!
I'm still reeling. After my last e-mail, Mick
Donner called me up and offered to personally
pick a replacement out for me and wanted me
to leave on the strings I use (Thomastik-Infield
George Benson .014-.055's) so he could see the
effect on the original guitar and test them
on the replacement.. Anthony then called me
up to give me the RMA after regular business
hours. I didn't even have to call him. Amazingly,
this all happened within minutes of my original
e-mail. Originally, I was going to send the
axe back to where I bought it, but I can see
now that it would be much much better to send
it to Dean.
I am so delighted that I'm in shock! Although
of course I haven't received the replacment
yet, I have so far NEVER received such excellent
customer service!! Even though I just bought
a $400 guitar mail-order, you folks have treated
me like I ordered a gross of $20,000 handmade
axes. YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT I WILL
BE BLABBING TO EVERYONE ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS!!.
On top of all that, Elliott calls me to make
sure everything's going okay and tells me to
e-mail him if there's a problem later. I don't
know how you can afford to stay in business
providing this kind of service, but the competition
sure won't. Anyone who buys a guitar online
or mail order would be a fool not to go Dean.
As far as I know, there isn't a single manufacturer
who stands behind their product like you folks.
I've NEVER had an actual product designer call
me up about their product and offer to personally
pull one "off the line" for me (I'll
keep quite about that one or poor Mick'll spend
his whole day pulling guitars).
Dealers should know how well Dean treats its
customers too! I'll be telling my local music
stores. In 30+ years of playing and owning guitars,
a good portion of it professionally, I've never
seen anything like this. I'll be telling my
students to go DEAN when they're looking for
a new axe. Everyone who plays guitar should
know about this. Hell, you should raise your
prices!
My next guitar is definitely going to be a Dean.
A lot of businesses could learn something from
you, not just guitar makers. Keep up the great
work! You've made the life of this musician
a whole lot better.
-Kurt S.
I
just wanted to drop you a line to say thank
you for building such a great product. I have
Played many guitars in my years of playing and
I have to say that the Time Capsule Cadillac
3 that I just purchased is one of the best playing
guitars that I have ever laid my hands on. I
find the V neck to be the most comfortable neck
around, makes me wonder why no one else has
caught on...... The rounded neck binding is
so smooth that I cant feel the frets going by.
The fact that this guitar looks so good is merely
a plus! Thank you for having the fortitude to
build an instrument that is different and quality
built. I am Looking forward to many years of
enjoyment with this new guitar.
Thank
you
Joel G.
PS:
If I had wanted a PRS I would have bought one.......lol
Best wishes and Happy New Year......
Hi,
my name is Jim.
I have a Dean "v" that i bought 1978,
the s# is 78 00794 it is a sun burst color and
supposedly made in your basement before you
got a factory and wearhouse. It's in very good
condition. not all original parts. had to replace
the bridge pick-up and one knob.I am looking
for your best guess appraisal on this guitar.
not interested in selling, just want to know
approx. what it's worth. I told my wife,
if I die before her burry this guitar with me.
Mr.
Zelinsky,
First let me say Happy New Year ! I want to
thank you for responding so fast to my e-mail
questions the other day. As luck would have
it I received a call from Daddys Junky Music,
they had just taken in trade a Dean Korina wood
Z model. I rushed to the store and played this
guitar for 2 hours and immediately purchased
it. I am so impressed by the quality and tonality
of this instrument it leaves me almost speechless.
I have been playing for 35 years, and I own
an original 1962 Gibson Les Paul that I bought
brand new from money I earned mowing lawns and
shoveling snow.The Dean I just bought flat
out, puts my Les Paul to shame. I also own
several American made Schecter guitars. I had
recently placed an order for a custom built
Schecter, well needless to say I cancelled that
order on 12-30-02, and I am now going to purchase
a Time Capsule V, from Bills music in Peabody,MA
in the near future. Once again all I can say
is a big congratulations to you as a great guitar
manufacturer, and thanks for your dream becoming
a reality ! I would very much like to have you
autograph the guitar for me if that would be
possible.
Yours Truly,
Bill C.
Dean,
I just purchased a brand new Hardtail from Music
Gallery in Highland Park IL. They had three
in stock (2 of which were handsigned). All three
were stunning guitars, but I ended up buying
71/100 finished in Flamed
Braziliaburst. I must give you the highest praise
on this beautiful piece of art. The flamed
maple top is the most amazing flame top I have
ever seen, and the inlays are beautiful as well.
However, a guitar is not just a piece of art
meant to be looked it, it is meant to be played.
I must admit that I was so caught up in the
guitars visual appeal that I problably would
have bought it even if it were less than a great
playing guitar. However, it plays even better
than it looks. Words can't describe how much
I love this guitar! It is my first Dean,
and you have made a believer out of me. I doubt
I'll be playing my Gibson Les Paul for a long
while. Thank you for making such an amazing
guitar!!!
David H.
Hey
Dean,
i just recieved my new exotica FM acoustic electric
and i gotta give you guys the honors. it is
a smooth dao finish bookmatched, and it is proabbly
the sweetest sounding thing ive ever played
so far...im serious this guitar sounds something
like a taylor 612 cutaway mixed with the sound
of a martin dreadnaught. its soo full for a
cutaway, which is known for depleting the sound
quality in these kind of guitars..you guys are
doin somethin right....keep it up! thanx
jeff
b.
Is
the Hardtail only going to be made for one year
and really only 100 of them?ˆäI have money that
I will get when I turn 18 (i'm 15 now) that
I would use to purchase this sweet guitar.ˆä
So please keep producing it.ˆäPLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris
H .ˆä
Hi
Dean,
After
being a die-hard G&L player for 20 years, I
have discovered another wonderful American made
guitar. The Hardtail is great, I have #26 green
with a flame top. I had been looking for a high
quality set neck humbucker guitar.ˆä The Hardtailˆähas
better quality than PRS or Gibson and plays and
sounds better. I can't put the Hardtail down. I
have a small collection of guitars, (mostly G&L's)ˆäand
I now have a Hardtail hand signed by you and a G&L
Broadcaster signed by Leo Fender. I consider Leo
Fender and Ted McCarty the inventors and you the
innovator of the electric guitar. Keep up the good
work.
Steve G
Hi
Dean,
I bought
the #66 HardTail and it arrived this week. I
was floored when I opened the case this guitar is
beautiful. I was even more impressed when I
plugged in and tuned up - it
plays effortlessly and has the best action and tone
of any guitar I own.
Thanks for starting one of the best
guitar companies ever.
I
own 10 Dean guitars, but this one is special.
I'm
going to try to make it to DOA II and hope to meet
you there.
Mike
S.
Hi
Anthony,
Thank you for the continued outstanding
customer support. I just bought my fifth
Dean guitar. My first used. A mint Transbrazilburst
EVO FT. I chose this over the new Epiphone LP 100
that comes in the same exact color ( Dark reddish
mahogany outer and flamed mahogany inside. I love
the coil tap.
The pickups
on this guitar are really much hotter, I asssume by
design than my Epi SG or Epi Dot. I also love the large
frets. My daughter has those big frets on her Tonic,
which is also a very hot guitar.
Anyway,
I wish you, your family and the Dean folks a blessed
Holiday. I hope the company continues to grow.
Every
time you answer one of my stupid questions I tell several
people. If you remember, back in the spring my friend
Joe was looking to buy his son a Gibson LP for graduation
or a Fender Strat. Joe is old school and never even
heard of Dean. Instead he bought him a Dean A/E Artist,
case and Dean acoustic Amp from Richboro music after
I drug him in.
Keep
up the good work.
Thanks!
Gerry G.
Dean:
I'm
hooked on Hardtails!!ˆäThere was a brand
new, gorgeous red quilted top
Hardtail
that apparently was a special order but buyer cancelled
it so I
bought
it. Could not pass it up at that price!!!
What am
I doing with 3 Hardtails when I can only play one at a
time?
Michael
Hello
Dean,
I just came
upon your site and it was like deja vu all over again.......
I owned a black Dean Z, bought at Manny's in NYC in the
late 70's early 80's - it was a big monster of a guitar
with a killer sound - I am 6' 2" and it still felt big -
it was finished in a black ebony, with the killer "V" headstock......
It was truly an amazing guitar craftmenship
- wise, and I just wanted to say "thanks"
and "one hell of an hot axe you built". - I know your probably
saying this guy's a wacko, but when I saw some of the Z's
in your special stash section I thought I drop a line of
thanks. Like a lot of us who play guitar, I got stupid one
day and traded that Z in...for a song...it was "out of style
said the shop owner"........oh if I had just stashed it
away........I have fixed that part of my head, and now the
guitar closet is one way, they go in, but never ever do
they get sold!
Any how,
great guitars, I am glad to hear your back making instruments.
Thank you for all the great tones!
Regards,
Jeff
:::79
ML:::
Hi Dean! Let me
first say thanks for creating such an incredible guitar like
my 79 series ML! My true love is the Time capsule Caddy, but
when I saw this beautiful ML I was speechless! Then I picked
it up and it was all over. Could beat the price either ($377)!
My question is what are the spec on this ML?? The web site really
offers no in depth specs. I'd like to know the body and neck
wood (probably mahogany) I know it's a set neck, rosewood board
with abalone dots, but what about the pickups? Also one suggestion,
BIGGER frets, like something with .055" height for some serious
bends of course. Thanks Dean your the greatest!!!
A customer for life,
Jesse
My fifth
Dean Guitar arrived yesterday.... A HardTail (#10274) in Beautiful
Quilt Amberburst!
I have one word to describe it.... SULTRY !
You have definitely outdone yourself with this guitar. A
true masterpiece! Not only is it stunning to look
at but it plays phenomenally. The finish is exquisite and
the inlays on neck are beyond perfection.
Once again I'd like to express my thanks for a truly magnificent
work of art.
Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Chuck
(DOA Member clmazza)
Wow...although
I had seen the ad for the Hardtail somewhere and knew Dean
was making a supposedly special model I had no idea it was
like this. I've been playing it steadily since I picked it
up and now realize my instinct that there was something special
about this model was right on...it had that delicate, sculpted--almost
feminine feel when I first touched it...not clunky at all
like the Washburne I played there, and while I wouldn't accuse
a Les Paul of being clunky-feeling, it's definately more of
a battleship feeling whereas this Dean is more of a stradivarius
feeling. I'm glad I ran into you, I almost didn't go to Nate's
little promo....this machine is beautiful and amazing. The
next time I'm ready for a new guitar, I'll definitely check
in with you.
Thanks!
Dave
Hi Shane,
I received the
Dean Hardtail Certificate yesterday (#33), and it looks great.
Thanks for your help. The guitar is fantastic! I don't
know why there are so many out there still not sold, and why
I even see some on ebay. I think people don't realize how
good they really are. I still say it's better than PRS.
Anyway, thanks
again, we'll try to get up there and visit you all again sometime
soon.
Best Regards,
Bill H.
Dean:
Wow, thanks for
your quick response!
Actually, I was
curious as to what your #1 HardTail (from your "private
stash") would be going for. I have no intention of parting
with my HardTail. It is absolutely the most amazing guitar
I have ever seen or played, regardless of price. Actually,
I haven't seen another HardTail that I think looks as good
as mine!
However, my HardTail
has not been out of its case since I received my 25th Anniversary
Caddy #16. If it was at all possible, the Caddy amazed me
even more than the HardTail did! As I said in a recent post
on the website, more than once I have found myself looking
at the guitar in its stand and thinking "Wow, what a
great looking guitar!" It sounds and plays even better.
Keep up the good
work!
Scott
Hi Dean On your
Stash.
Those newest Guitars are sweet, I have the Black Dean its
Like the 7#3 Brazilliaburst, but its black. Dang I love that
Guitar, After playing a heavy BC Rich Bich I decided to go
into a Store to try out one of your Deans, I immediately fell
head over heels for the Dean. No Guitar can compare to the
Deans, this Guitar is everything a guy could want in a Great
Guitar! All I can say is when you were younger you had a great
idea and that is todays Deans! I think though my Dean was
made like in the middle 80's. Which was a great time for us
all. I loves the early an middle 80's, alottah great Metal
was recorded, an ohhhhhh the Concerts.
Well keep up with the Great Work your doing. My son Charles
wich is 13 teen has a Dean Play Mate Bass, he an I got our
Guitars on the same Day. He's taking Bass Lessons, an just
loves the Guitar, he was playing one day an looked up with
a grin, an said Mannn that Dean makes a Great Guitar, this
is Great Dad I'me having a Blast!!!
Thanks Again,
Joe L.
Dean,
I got Hardtail #3 today. It is unbelievable.
Fabulous!!! I am trying to write the online ad for it right
now and I am having trouble finding the words to accurately
describe it. The USA V's and ML's have been super guitars
but you have outdone yourself this time. I've got Les Pauls,
PRS, and just about everything else that has ever taken a
pick but none stand up to this baby. Thanks so much for letting
me have this early one. Am I correct, that this one is the
first production model to be offered for retail? I see on
the site that the first two went to Chris Henderson of Three
Doors Down.
Anyway, it is awesome. It plays like butter and sounds like
heaven, and looks like,.... well that's where I don't have
the words to go.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks again,
Bobby B.
Oklahoma Vintage Guitar
"From the Dean Forum (HardTail)"
Just thought
I'd take a break from this insane jam session and try to describe
the appearance of this guitar to you.
The first thing
you notice when you open the case is the beautiful flame maple
amber top. I call it the "buttered pancakes and syrup"
finish because it looks like you're looking on sideways at
a stack of about 50 panacakes just oozing with Grade AAA maple
syrup and melted butter.....MMMMMMMMMM! The mahagony body
is the most gorgeous malted milkshake color and the grain
actually changes as the light hits it from different angles
(sort of like those silly gizmoes in Cracker Jack box that
give you a moving picture as you move it back and forth).
The only indication that there is a neck join is that the
body binding stops just short of the heel. And as far as the
heel goes, those of you who've played EVO's will be familiar
with the design, only it's even more blended into the body.
Nice job on that Dean Z!!!!!!
The special fretboard
inlays are nothing short of dead on gorgeous. I used to think
that block inlays were the bomb, but these little dandys are
really spectacular. They give you the sense that the fretboard
is in perpetual motion. And the grain of the ebony is so tight
if I didn't know better I'd say that Dean Z used a sheet of
slate for it.
The headstock
is really one of the coolest shapes I've ever seen. Dean Z
designed it so that there is a slight overextension of the
underside of the neck before it blends into the headstock,
I'm sure to increase both strength and sustain. The headstock
itself is angled pretty steep, allowing for better string
pull and thus better tuning stability.
The final thing
is what tells me that this guitar was built with tender loving
care. And that is the way that the strings are wound on the
tuning pegs. Each of the unwound strings is wrapped about
5-6 times and the wound strings are wrapped 3 times. I know
that might not seem like a big deal, but believe me...it is!
This is the ideal ratio for string winding that provides the
best in tuning stability. It also again demonstrates to me
the attention to detail that went into the building of this
guitar.
Well, enough
typing! I need to play!
Your pal,
Doc
Elliot and Dean,
I just want to
express my sincere gratitude and fond respect for a great
guitar and guitar builder. I am the proud owner of four Dean
guitars, including my latest addition, a Time Capsule ML Prototype
#4.
Each guitar that
I purchased arrived in pristine condition and barely required
a setup other than some tweaking, which I do regardless, just
so that I can get a little more "familiar" with
my new axe. The finishes are exquisite and really are quite
stunning.
Thanks
for bringing such a superior product to an industry flooded
with plain-jane over-priced guitars.
As a side note,
I was wondering if I could obtain a "Certificate of Authenticity"
for my ML Prototype. I'm not sure if it is supposed to have
one but it would look great hanging in my studio for all to
see. Any consideration you could give in granting my request
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!
Regards,
Chuck M.
25th Caddy arrived--It's awesome
Elliot and Dean,
My TC 25th TAB Caddy arrived today and I felt the need to
share my heart felt joy with you both.
This guitar is far more beautiful than I ever expected. So
much so, that I am honestly at a loss of words. All I can
say for the moment is thank you so very, very much. The time
that you guy's took to respond
to me and the effort is sincerely appreciated.
Thanks once again,
Greg
Thank you for
the phone call yesterday, it was very appreciated and unexpected.
It's nice to see the interest that you are taking with your
customers. Mike McAfee from Willis Music at Oxmoor called
me today and is ordering me the Hardtail with the quilt top
Braziliaburst finish; he is always so helpful and accomodating
when I deal with him. I'm going to be trading my Gibson Les
Paul Classic, and of course some cash for it, so I'm very
excited about seeing and playing this remarkable guitar. I've
only been playing since '94, and I have been a die hard Gibson
fan, but these new Dean's seem to be far more superior to
any Gibson that I have seen or played lately. So, keep up
the great work, because you've just earned a Dean customer
for life. Thanks again.
Ben H.
Dean,
The hardtail
came in last Friday, and all I can say is, WOW!!! It
is more beautiful than I could have possibly envisoned. The
quilt top is gorgeous and the inlays on the neck are very
beautiful and unique. And it plays and sounds unbelievable.
The neck is so easy to play; it practically plays itself,
and the ebony fingerboard is a definate plus. After, I held
it and played it, I had to play my Les Paul Classic one more
time, and there was no comparison. The Hardtail is far more
superior!!! So, thanks for creating such a great guitar, and
I hope you plan on making plenty more, because I know that
I will be adding a few more to my collection. :)
P.S. What are
the chances of my Hardtail showing up online? And do you have
any plans of posting the people who have purchased one of
these first 100?
Ben H.
Hi Dean,
Don Weed here, we met at Top Dog Music in Sterling IL. and
you signed my Caddy. I want to thank you for being so gracious
and attentive. While desperately lusting after Dean Guitars
for 20 years, my Dean Caddy purchase in November was a wish
come true for me. I could not be more satisfied with the craftsmanship
and design . Being a true guitar lover that cannot pass up
what you have to offer, I just ordered a Brasiliaburst Time
Capsule ML. Chris Jones at Top Dog called and found there
were only two left so I drew a sigh of relief to find out
I had successfully retrieved a great guitar. I hate to envision
my disappointment had I not acted when I did. You have a great
product out there and with your considerate demeanor towards
the guitarist/guitar buying public Dean Guitars' longevity
is assured. Wishing you continued success!
Regards,
Don W.
Hi Dean,
Thank you for responding....I had a Z-baby way back when and
I have always loved these guitars. My Z- baby had the serial#
on the back of the head stock. The guy that got fired from
HEART bought it from me through Dan Martin (Guitar Exchange
). I wish I had it now! I traded it for a custom shop Explorer.
What a mistake!! Anyway thank you for a great guitar. It plays
and feels so right.. Its more than wood and wire that makes
a great guitar and you have produced it. My Les Paul's will
be in taking a back seat when we play out, I am sure it will
generate some questions. The tone I get is killer!
Thanks,
Gregg
I own A Dean
Baby Z 83 06954 neck with.
I only payed 50 Bucks for it back in 87 from freind of mine.
It's got 24 fret's with the V shape head stock.
I still got the black and white DiMarzio pickup.
I played it the first time in December 83.
Im still playing it to this day.
I will continue for ever with this killer guitar.
I even got the Sperzel machine heads that it came with.
Thank You Dean Guitars!!!
Best guitar in existence!
Robert W.
Just bought a
new edge and that's ex-actly what it's given me!! thanx for
a great new inovation in reasonably priced guitars!!,i have
never had the sound i truly wanted,till now and i've owned
a great number of bass guitars.
thanx again!!
slickbassman
Triple Vision Band
Bill,
I would like to tell you this about Dean Guitars. I have been
playing and working on guitars since I was 12 years old, I
am 55 now. I have owned just about ever type of guitar there
is at one time or another. And I would like to say that I
have found quality, sound and value in Dean that I have not
found in any other company. I also teach guitar and I tell
my students, Buy a Dean, DON'T by an over priced low quality
Fender!
Claude P.
Hi,
I don't see them a lot over here in the Netherlands but after
a huge testdrive between the Gibson Les Paul and the Epiphone
version of the Les Paul, the PRS Santana and some Fenders
(which I didn't like at all) I finally went for the Dean Evo
Special Select. A bargain for such a nice piece of wood if
you ask me. Especially compared to the Les Paul Studio.
However, I have two questions. Hopefully you can answer them.
The first is to know what year the guitar is produced. The
serial is E051138. Is it even possible to know from what year
the wood is?
The second question is about the Zebra pickups. Are these
selfmade by Dean or are they from another manufacturer? And
do the Zebra pickups have these colour schemes to let people
know what character these pickups have or is it just for the
looks. Is there any place on the web where I can get info
on the character of all sorts of pickups/ humbuckers etc...
Regards,
A . L.
New/Used Dean
Guitar
I just purchased a used Dean Artist CSE on ebay. I had looked
at guitars in two cities and several places on line. While
in the local Guitar Center I saw a used Dean Exotica hanging
on the wall. I picked it up and fell in love. The look, feel
and sound were great, unfortunately it was out of my price
range. After that I would not even look at another make of
guitar. So I searched. The only place I could find one that
might be in my price range was on ebay. After bidding on several
different models I finally won the bid on the model I really
wanted. Thank you for making such a great looking and sounding
guitar. I gave my last guitar away (a nice Yamaha) to a children's
leader in our church who needed it more than I did. That was
several years ago. I have been without a guitar for a long
time. Now I am back and loving it. I am wondering if there
is any paperwork available that may have come with the guitar
when it was purchased new. Warranty information, care information
etc. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Rick C.
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My 78 V :::::::::::::::::::::::::://
Hi Dean,
I'm sure you get a ton of mail from Dean owners, especially
given Dean website and the obviously very proud dean owners
that chat there. Anyway, I have a 78 standard V in very good
shape that I bought new when I was a senior in high school
in 1979. I've had some hand problems that forced me to lay
off playing for a few years. Well, I recently started to get
back into it. I had forgotten how great my dean sounded, particularly
in the upper registers. The sustain is tremendous and the
tone is fat and beautiful. Anyway, thanks for a great guitar.
Best wishes,
Ed
Dean Is #1
Hi there , my name is Mazze and I was born and raised in Vimmerby
Sweden!!
During a trip to Mexico I needed a guitar to noodle on ,while
away from my beloved
Gibson Les Pauls . I was not really aware of what I was buying
, just a guitar!!!!!
I ended up with a EVO Special Selection!!!!Much to my suprise
it's probably the best guitar I
I've ever bought , I'm looking forward to expand my collection
of this very fine product !!!!!
Sorry Gibson!!!!!!You can also check out our band and listen
to a few songs in realaudio
on our webssite:www.noztalgica.com .
Dean are probably the best guitars ever built and you have
made me a fulltime believer!!
Thanks Mazze
Hello Dean. My name is Donni and first of all, I got to thank
you for making absolutely the best guitars around. I have
purchased a Dean V four years ago at a local second hand store
for only a mere $190. And after going through your website,
and in particular the discussion boards, I found that I had
a genuine vintage USA on my hands. (BTW ... excellent site
and very informative group. I joined the group right away.)
I did see a post that you might be able to tell me a little
more about my guitar by going through the log books. So if
you do have time to do that, I would sure appreciate it. The
serial number for my V is: 81 03433 Thanks, and I'll be sending
you some pics of it for the vintage Dean section real soon.
Have a wonderful day. :)
Hello,
I just want to say I have been playing a 6-string electric
guitar for 16yrs now and musicians friend had your avalanche
ultra 7 on sale before last christmas. On a impulse to add
something different to my playing and get a new toy I purchased
one. WOW!!!!! This thing is great!!! This is my first Dean
and I Love it!! I have been playing it since before christmas
and it just feels natural now. I have since sold my 6 strings
and I am 7 all the way. Thanks for making such a great guitar
at an affordable price. I thought the dean would sit in the
corner and only come out to play once a week for fun but it
is my main squeeze now. Thanks Again
Paul P.
HELLO, MY NAME
IS STEVE AND FIRST OFF SIR, THANKS FOR ROCKING THE WORLD WITH
YOUR KICK A*S GUITARS, THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. I HAVE
2 QUESTIONS FIRST OFF, I OWN ONE OF YOUR GUITARS AND WANTED
SOME INFORMATION OR HISTORY IF ANY ON IT.
IT IS A CHERRY FINISHED "Z", SERIAL # 81 03650,
IN ITS ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT I TRADED A S*****Y FENDER STRAT, AND $100
BUCKS FOR IT IN A PAWNSHOP IN KILLEEN, TEXAS WHILE I WAS IN
THE ARMY THERE AND I MADE A KILLING. I T IS BY FAR THE BEST
GUITAR I HAVE EVER PLAYED, OWNED OR COME ACROSS. YOU DEFINITELY
GOT THE RECIPE RIGHT SIR, AND IT WAS A HOT ONE. THIS IS THE
FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER EVEN VISITED YOUR WEBSITE AND IT IS
EXCELLENT.
MY SECOND QUESTION IS, I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING TO WORK MAKING
THE HIGHEST QUALITY GUITARS SUCH AS THE ONES YOU CREATE HERE
IN THE US. I RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM THE ROBERTO-VENN SCHOOL
OF LUTHIERY IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA AND SIR, I FIGURED IF I WAS
TO ASK FOR A CHANCE AT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM ANYONE,
IN MY OPINION I MIGHT AS WELL START WITH THE BEST!!! THANK
YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION SIR.
SINCERELY,
STEVE ZAVALA.....PEACE AND GOD BLESS
Dear Mr. Zelinsky,
I have seen your
beautiful "Holy Grail" Dean V on your website. Per
your request for info on other old Dean, I happen to own a
beautiful and totally clean Dean Flying V (USA - 77 00179
- Patents Pending). I'll send you a digital photo if you like.
Having owned the guitar for over 16 years, it's tonal range
and playability seem to improve with age. It truly sings with
sustain for days - a fantastic instrument to be sure.
Whenever I break
the thing out, people who are not familiar with beautiful
vintage Deans regard it as something from a J.R.R Tolkien
novel, "a guitar to rule them all" or something
of that nature comes out of their mouths.
By the way, how
old is the "Holy Grail Dean V"? What is the serial
number? Was Dean making guitars back in 76 (serial number
76 xxxxx)?
Best regards,
K. Lee
Subject: Customer Service
Just wanted to
drop a line to let you know how one of your dealers has gone
above and beyond the call of duty. Being a professional musician
and using my equipment daily I needed a dealer that I could
rely on for all aspects of service. Even though I have retained
one of my old favorite guitars, which I very rarely play,
all the rest of our guitars came from this dealer. He gave
me a Dean electric semi-hallow body to try out. I found it
hard to tell it from a Les Paul. This and the Dean 12-string
acoustic that I have are featured on the cover of our albums
and credited on our disc labels. Much to my surprise the other
day my beloved 12-string had started to show signs of having
problems... wouldn't stay in tune for even one song. Without
hesitation I was loaned a replacement until it could either
be repaired or replaced. It is my understanding that they
are taking it to the southwestern Florida warehouse for inspection
on Thursday. Just wanted to make sure this particular dealer
gets the kudos he deserves and also want to thank Dean for
the quick attention and belief in their product.
These guitars are used everyday. 24/7!!! Hats off to Mark
& Wendy of Music Bum, Spring Hill, FL and to Dean Guitars.
Ralph R.
To whom it may
concern,
I just wanted
to let you guys know that you make awesome guitars. I just
got my first Dean, an EVO Premium, I bought it used but in
mint condition. I'm simply amazed at the quality and sound
of this instrument, it is also one of the most beautiful guitars
I've ever seen, let alone owned. Thanks for the guitar, I
love it.
Sincerely,
Mark Alvarez
Just wanted to
send a quick note to thank you for your help in choosing a
dean guitar I just received my new Dean Evo Premium flame
and could not be happier. I have owned Les Paul customs and
gold tops and top of the line SG and also a PRS custom 22
10 top and none compare with the playability and great looks
of this Evo and the real reason for thanking you is it is
nice to have a guitar maker that makes a great instrument
and is still affordable I also have a Del Sol coming that
Iam looking forward to.
Thank You!
Sincerely,
Greg Bounds
Good Lord! I wish that I had discovered Dean's year's ago!
All my life I have played the other carved top. But now I
will never own anything but Dean's! My Euro Evo is the best
guitar that I have ever owned. And I have owned a lot of guitars!
After all I have been playing since the early 70's. Thank
you Dean for such great quality!
Alan Cargile
I think your
site's great-and I've got to include that this new EVO is
a fantastic guitar-I owned a '72 Les Paul custom that I got
rid of years ago (unfortuneately) and have been searching
for that "click" ever since-I walked into the store,
saw the dean-and found what I have been searching for. I had
budgeted twice as much money as I spent for a new guitar...you
people do great work. Thank You.
E. Smay
Dean:
I actually wanted
a Dean long before I ever saw the "difference" ad
in
GP, just to show you that SOME of us recognized the quality
before the
marketing..
=)
However, when that ad came out, I thought the controversy
over it in
GP was probably some of the funniest stuff I'd ever seen.
It sure
didn't detract from my wanting one..
I'd looked at your various early models but when the first
ML hit the
stores, I wanted one instantly.
A couple decades ago, I was lusting after the oh so gorgeous
cloudburst ML in the local music shop, but just couldn't swing
the $$
for it.
Still, I'd go in and play it nearly ever day (I suppose it
was good
thing the store owner was a partner in my recording studio,
or he'd
have kicked me out).
At some point that year, my partner's music store was broken
into and
a number of guitars we stolen, including some of the Deans.
The
insurance company paid the store for them, and my dreams of
the
cloudburst ML were forever shattered.
A few months later, the police busted the thieves. It turns
out there
were little kids, and the pawn shop owner thought it was pretty
odd
that a pair of 12 year olds would just happen to have a bunch
of brand
new guitars, so while keeping the kids distracted he called
the
police.
The police notified the insurance company, which then contacted
my
partner's store. Since they had already paid the insurance
claim,
they wanted to know would the store be interested in selling
the
guitars for them? My partner called me, and we both headed
over to
the insurance company. I'd taken this as a sign from providence
that
I was destined to own the cloudburst after all.
When we got there, the Cloudburst ML wasn't there. They'd
only
recovered 5 of the 7 missing guitars. The kids claimed they
had no
idea where the other two were. I was crushed.
However, there was a black Flame ML in the now for sale returned
guitars, and feeling miserable about not buying the Cloudburst
when I
could have, I bought the Flame. (80-02144)
After a couple days, I no longer cared that it wasn't a Cloudburst.
It quite simply was the best guitar I'd ever owned. The neck.
God,
the neck. It's just liquid. They just don't come any better.
I've fallen asleep playing that guitar more times than I can
count.
The story turns about a year later. I did some fill in work
for
ShowCo on mixing monitors for a couple weeks when their guy
was out
with an appendectomy. During one of the shows, the opening
band's
guitar tech dropped a Z coming off stage and snapped the neck.
He had
some spares, but no Deans. The guitarist knew I had my ML
with me and
asked if he could borrow it for the remaining gigs. He was
a nice
enough guy and I agreed, provided he took extremely good care
of it
and not let his tech touch it with a 20 foot pole.
Two months later
I got it back, and was horrified to discover the back
was all scratched up. This bozo wore a belt on stage with
a metal
buckle. I was seriously pissed.
That was the last time my ML left my hands.
Time passes. My studio goes broke (never open a multi-track
in the
middle of the mid west, it's definitely a losing proposition).
Left with huge debts to pay off I sold nearly everything and
called it
quits with the music business. They only stuff I kept was
my ML, my
52 Gold top, and my clunker Electra MPC that I'd built a bunch
of
active electronics for.
I went back to
college, studied my ass off, and ended up in New York
teaching nuke chemistry to navy reactor plant operators.
After becoming a diabetic, I was out on the street, (the NRC
has this
thing about insulin dependant diabetics running reactors for
some odd
reason), so I hooked up with a buddy of mine doing system
integration
work.
After a few years of that, I got a job with the control systems
manufacturer we used, and moved to Dallas (note the location).
One of the guys who unpacked our stuff noticed my guitar cases,
and
asked to see them. He had no idea what the 52 Goldtop was
or why one
would have one, but his eyes lit up big time when I opened
the ML
case.
His first question was, "wanna sell it?"
I thought he was nuts, but he said he had a friend who was
really into
ML's and would probably want to buy it.
Not being in
my right mind (and fairly broke from the move) I figured
what the hell, I haven't played in a few years, why not, and
if
nothing else I'd go to a home of someone who could at least
appreciate
it.
A couple days
later the moving guy comes and tells me his friend would
give me $350 for it. I asked him who the hell his friend thought
he
was, and if he was out of his mind?
The moving guy
then asked if I'd ever heard of Pantera.
At that point
I told him no offense, but he could tell Mr. Dimebag to
kindly go fuck himself, rock star or no.
He grinned and
said something to the effect of "I understand" and
that
was that..
Skipping over
the next 9 years...
I've gotten back
into music again. I've built a Mac based Logic Audio
home studio and discovered the insane joys of the advances
of
technology.
I never could play keys worth a tinker's squat, so I've gone
the
Roland GR33/VG88/SK2H midi route.
It's awesome.
Back in my orange mohawked punker days, I'd have never
thought I'd be using the ML to score string arrangements,
but here I
am..
Keyboard players
have no idea what they're missing out on. It's damn
hard to yank nuance out of a plastic key, velocity and aftertouch
or
not.
I'd checked into
a internal mount pickup, but on the ML there simply
isn't room for the Roland electronics board, so I had to go
the
surface mount route.
My main complaints are:
1) The GK2AH pickup is designed for a Paul type bridge, and
is
arched, The outer strings are farther away from the pickup
as a
result, and don't track as well.
2) The cable
and the connector box get in the way playing wise (I'm
totally fingerpicking these days, you just can't get tight
enough
control over the midi values with a pick).
3) I need a new nut (this is like the 4th one in 20 years),
but don't
trust any of this local yokels to touch my baby.
4) The string spacing at the bridge isn't optimum. To work
right,
the strings need to be spot on over the center of each pole
of the hex
pickup. See #3 for why that isn't fixed..
Which..
Brings me to the point of this long assed soap opera of an
email:
I'm wondering if there's any possible way I could get a custom
ML?
I want to cure my digital tracking problems, but can't imagine
doing
it on anything but an ML. There's other companies that build
guitars
specifically for VG and GR work, but it just wouldn't be the
same.
My impossible
dream:
There's a company that makes a nifty replacement hex pickup
that fits
in a standard humbucking mount ring with rear facing poles.
The only
problem with these units is they don't work too well in the
standard
rear pickup slot, as they aren't close enough to the bridge
to track
correctly.
However, if it
was a new build, the pickup hole could be moved back
towards the bridge to get it where it needed to be.
In the neck position,
instead of a pickup I'd want to mount a
Fernandes Sustainer (these things are amazing!)..
The net result
would be an ML without any conventional pickups at all,
just a GK ready jack where the normal 1/4" shows up..
Another possibility would be to put a 3rd pickup between the
neck and
bridge positions for a conventional output via the GK electronics,
but
that's not super important..
And maybe, just
maybe, the Cloudburst finish I've wanted for the last
22 years (dream on, right?)
Hell, if you'd
be willing to entertain the notion, I'd fly down to
pick it up. My wife's dad lives in Clearwater.
Regardless of
the custom possibility I just want to thank you for
making the finest guitar I've ever owned, and I've had a bunch
of em.
And no, the ML
is NOT for sale. At any price. Ever.
Mark Lewno
Garland, TX
"Original
owner and damn proud of it"
Interesting side
note:
We sat behind
none other than Dimebag at an Imax screening of
Spiderman last month. As we were following him out of the
theater
after the movie my wife asked, "Isn't that the Pantera
guy who you
didn't sell your guitar to?"
I was sure he
wouldn't remember who the hell I was, but I did think
about telling him that being a such a cheap bastard about
buying my ML
was (as far as I'm concerned) the single most important thing
he's
done in his life.
I kind of doubted
he'd have got the joke.
Hi Elliott,
Got the Caddy
today. Very nice quilt! I have to tell you I am very impressed,
not only by the quality of the guitar itself, but by the level
of customer satisfaction provided by yourself and Dean Guitars.
The difference between a mediocre company and a top-notch
company is often determined by their customer service, and
Dean Guitars is definitely top-notch in my book!
Thanks so much
for taking the time out of your busy day get me the guitar
I was looking for. Now that I have this awesome Caddy Premium
I can put my tired, overweight old Les Paul into retirement
:)
Steve
Elliot,
I just bought a new Exotica FM (flame red). My Takamine is
about to get REAL DUSTY!
Thanks for making the only guitar I'll buy,
Chad M.
Hi, Dean
As a person who's
been into electrics since the very early 60's and owned at
one time or another a slew of different guitars, I admit that
I wasn't turned on to yours until last November. Since then
I've bought a new Select Z, Euro Korina V, Tradition D24,
TC ML #49, and just purchased TC Z #18 today, as well as the
81 V. Your USA guitars are, without any doubt in my mind,
the finest instruments I've ever owned , and dollar for dollar,
the imports are the best value in off-shore manufactured electrics
today. Thanks for designing and manufacturing the originals
and being involved to the exent that you are today. We players
and owners of Dean guitars appreciate it more than you can
imagine.
Best Regards,
Bob P.
Thanks Elliott!
Why, oh why did
I buy both of these guitars at the same time? Now I sit here
and start playing the one while looking longingly over at
the other! Then I switch guitars, and then shortly find myself
in the same predicament again. It's sort of like having to
choose between Gweneth Paltrow and Uma Thurman. Yeah, it's
a really tough situation, but somehow I think I'll make it
through OK...
Now I see why
the eVo won the Editors Pick award! If someone who had never
played a Dean before and didn't know anything about the Premium
picked this guitar up and played it, they'd swear they were
playing a $3500 guitar. Likewise the Caddy.
Thanks again,
Larry
Hi Guys,
Just thought I would let you guys know the kind of stuff I
have to put up
with in order to be a Dean Dealer.
Thanks,
Bobby
Oklahoma Vintage Guitar
Hi Bobby and
all at OK Vintage Guitar!
Good morning!
Just wanted to
let you know that yesterday afternoon, I received the Dean
V Blueburst USA Custom (#3 of 25) at my office. Took it home
last night, plugged it in and let it rip.......a truly incredible
and awesome guitar! It was everything you described it to
be Bobby...and more! Thanks very, very much!!!! I am extremely
happy. s
I do have two
questions:
1> If you
have a customer catalogue/mailing list, can I please be placed
on your distribution?
2> Do you
sell Dean T-Shirts? Would like to get one if you have some
available.
Did I tell you
how much I love this new Dean V?!?!?!?!??
Hey Bobby...just
want to tell you that I really enjoyed doing business with
you - when I spoke to you last Saturday on the phone to inquire
about availability/place my order, I could tell that you genuinely
care about your customers as evidenced by the time you took
to answer all my questions, tell me the history behind this
series of Deans, and all post-purchase follow-up that you
mentioned. I truly look forward to the next Dean Guitar that
I buy from you - you guys will be first on my list if/when
I look to purchase another Dean.
Have a great
day and a safe Holiday weekend! Thanks again for everything!!
Cary
Hello Dean ! I have an original 1977 Dean Z fully bound in
braziliaburst with ebony fretboard and abalone inlays with
red position dots on the bound neck. This guitar is truly
the most magnificent guitar I have ever owned and is my prized
possession. The serial # 77 0144 . I have to compliment you
on such fine workmanship. Once again you make me proud to
be a Dean collector and thanks !
Regards,
Todd
OH MY LORD!!!
This Hardtail has to be the most beautiful guitar that I have
seen, and it plays and sounds unbelievable. Thanks for picking
out a beauty. Then plays so easily, it practically plays itself.
I would say I'm more than satisfied with this baby.
Thanks again. :)
Dean,
I recently bought
a Dean Edge 5 Lefty bass and I just had to write and thank
you. No other major manufacturer that I could find made a
5 string in a lefty model. In fact, most of the other big
brands only put out their cheapest 4 string in a lefty, if
they have a left handed bass at all. Boy was I surprised when
I saw that Dean not only produces a sizeable lineup of lefty
basses and guitars, but you also have a page just for them
on your web site!
Originally I
decided to buy my Edge 5 because it was the only lefty 5 string
I could find without custom ordering, so I didn't have very
high expectations. I couldn't have been more wrong. The tone
is outstanding (especially for the price), and it is easy
to play because the 35 inch scale really helps hold the B
string in tight. If I ever need another bass again I will
definitely look for a Dean first.
Thanks for making
your products available to leftys too! Hope you have another
25 years of making great instruments.
Scott S.
Hello,
I just have a
question regarding the Tradition D-24. Are the rosewood back
and sides solid rosewood or laminate? I own an Exotica FM
and I am VERY pleased and proud of it, and I am going to add
2 more deans to my collection. (D-24 & EVO Special) I
am purchasing deans instead of a Les Paul and a Martin. (If
you can believe that!). I own a Martin Vintage D-28 and a
'52 reissue telecaster, but I am so IMPRESSED with dean's
quality and attention to detail (AND PRICE) that I may just
go ALL DEAN from now on!
GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!
You are bringing the "BIG BOYS" to their knees!!!
Thanks,
Brian O.
Just wanted to say thanks for the BEST guitar on the market!
Have wanted an ML since 1976 or so when I first saw one. Just
ordered a new ML Select today in flame cherry sunburst. Wish
I could spend the money for a USA model, but can't at this
time.....maybe later.... love the guitars!! Keep up the good
work... Lived in Sterling, Illinois when you were in Chicago..lol.
Just had to say thanks though.
ML's FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!
Don M.
Hey Dean,
I own a couple of your guitars that I bought back in the early
80s. One is an Elite that I bought new in 1981(brasiliaburst)
and my other one is a used 1980 Dean V that I bought
in NYC at Mannys or one of those shops.I played the Elite very
hard for 4 or 5 years while sowing my "thrash" roots.
It now rests very comfortably in my home ,getting played from
time to time. After all its been through it still plays great
! The V sits in the corner of my studio ....it needs alot of
attention.Someday I will restore back to its original self.
Thanks for making great guitars and giving me lots of great
playing memories. PS......Its great to see you back again.
Terry
DEAN , JUST RECEIVED 25TH ANIV. CADILLAC AND WOW! WHAT A COOL
GUITAR . I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER A LOW NUMBER EVEN, 02/100 .
THIS WILL BE A PRIZE POSSESSION OF MINE . I THINK I WILL JUST
HANG IT IN MY GLASS CASE AND WATCH EM DROOL . THANKS FOR THE
GREAT PRODUCT AND SERVICE. MATT STUMP OWNER SOUND CITY MUSIC
TROY OHIO
Hi Dean,
I own an older USA made Dean Flying V. I've owned it since about
1985, but bought it off someone else at that time, so I know
that it's older than that (I believe I'm the 2nd owner).
Anyways, I was hoping you could send me any info you might have
on the guitar. Such as date of mfr, and why most of the Vs have
2 pickups, whereas mine has one humbucker.
Out of all of my guitars it's by far my favorite, I like it
even more than my Fender Texas Strat. I've used it for playing
out for years and it plays like nothing else. It's always a
talk piece too. Everyone always wants to check it out and play
it.
Anyways, here's the Serial No. 82 04578.
Oh yeah, is possible to send it to the factory to be refurbished?
I
had a fret job done on it about 4 years ago, but then they said
the
neck needed to be retensioned too. Any tips you could provide
would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks for keeping Dean alive!
BTW - Is Schaler still in business?
Peace,
- Mike
Here's
the copy of a note we got from a customer about his FLAME
POWER PURPLE CADILLAC SELECT, bought by internet last December.....
Chris,
Wow! ITS A BEAUT!...........I was surprised to find out I had
to pay
an extra $250.00 from ups for brokerage and our sucky Canadian
taxes ,but I'll tell you it was well worth it because I have
been wanting one since
the age of 17 when I first saw KICKAXE'S guitar player with
one. I am very
grateful for the prompt services and friendly staff at your
store. I will
probably buy another one in spring.
Regards,
Mike T.
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Subject:
High Praise Indeed!
Hello, Dean.
I am compelled to write to you in praise of the Dean Rhapsody
8-string bass. You and your company have certainly produced
a winner.
I purchased mine a little over a year ago and have been enjoying
it ever since. However, to be honest, my first choice for an
8-string was the Rickenbacker 4003S/8. I lusted after one of
these for quite awhile, only to have my aspirations somewhat
deflated by the fact that such an instrument is not only prohibitively
expensive, but the nine month plus wait to have one constructed
and shipped to my local dealer was positively unbearable. There
had to be another way. And there was -- the Dean Rhapsody 8!
I actually took a chance and ordered mine online, since these
basses were absolutely nowhere to be found on the local scene.
Right out of the box, this thing was a winner. Excellently set
up and very playable. Finally, I was now part of the 8-string
world.
Just a few weeks ago, however, a Rickenbacker 8-string bass
presented itself at my local music store. I couldn't believe
my eyes. There it was!
I played the thing and almost instantly fell in love with it.
Now, the only issue was the financial reality of the situation.
After a bit of soul-searching, I decided to trade in my Dean
Rhapsody and use the proceeds as a down payment on the Ric.
After a bit of calculation and several signatures later, the
Ric was mine. The dream was now reality.
Or, was it?
After getting the Ric home, I put it through its paces and almost
immediately felt that foreboding dread that perhaps I had made
a mistake. How could this be? This was a Rickenbacker, for God's
sake! No matter how hard I tried to sugar coat things, the facts
remained. I had traded in a better instrument than the one I
was now holding.
After a sleepless night and several hours of chronic stress
the following day, I returned to the music store and sheepishly
inquired about possibly reversing my trade. Luckily, because
this store has phenomenal customer service, my wish was their
command. As if by magic, time and events had seemingly been
reversed and once again I was the proud (or, shall I say, prouder)
owner of a Dean Rhapsody 8-string bass.
This long-winded saga is merely to impart to you just how magnificent
an instrument the Dean Rhap 8 is. Having intensely compared
it to what I considered to be the pinnacle of "8-string
bass-ness", I am convinced that the Dean is a superior
instrument in every way. Design, construction, features, sound
and playability. The Dean scores higher on every count.
Thank you Dean Guitars for creating such a rewarding musical
instrument.
Best regards,
Anthony K.
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Hi,
When I first saw and played this guitar I knew I had to own
it - beautifully made, tremendously playable "off the rack"
and with a wonderful range of sounds. It's still in near mint
condition. I've been through a few electric guitars in my life,
a '64 sunburst strat (my first electric - lucky choice!), Les
Paul SG with the funky side pull whammy bar and unbelievable
tone, '67 Gibson 335 (I took this to John Carruthers and had
him do all his 335 mods), a custom built Charvel strat (I went
to the San Dimas factory, chose the neck, body, placed controls,
etc.), the Z you built in '79 remains a favorite. Here's a couple
of pix.
Best Regards,
Robert Farwell
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Dean,
Last Wednesday I finally purchased the guitar I have been wanting
and
searching for for the last 5 years. I walked out of Hoosierdad's
Music in Mishawaka, Indiana with Dean Time Capsule Z #30. When
I saw
the ads and info on the Dean website I never thought I'd have
the
opportunity to play, much less buy, one of these incredible guitars,
simply because none of the dealers here in Fort Wayne (or Indy
for
that matter) bother to stock any set-neck Deans. Of course I was
blown away by the maple top (PRS can have their "10 top",
this one
goes to 11!) and the tone was incredible. The only other guitars
I have
played that come close to it are my '81 Blueburst Z and
my '80 Heritage Cherry Z.
Thank you for returning
to the guitar biz and making such an
incredible guitar, "then" and now. I'll be watching
for more great
guitars from Dean.
Clint Riemen
Dean Player for Life
'01 Time Capsule Z #30
'81 Blueburst Z
'80 Heritage Cherry Z
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I can't believe
what a deal my Dean Exotica QSE GBL was! I must have tried 40
different acoustics from $200 to $2500 (can't afford 2500 but
tried it) over the course of 6 months and I knew right away
that that Dean had to be my acoustic...and now it is! The
action...the sound.... the look...the price! There must be something
wrong with mine, but I can't find the defect. $330? For all
of that? For whatever you sold it to the dealer for, you
must be living in a cardboard box. Phenominal guitar. I cannot
possibly express my satisfaction in brief terms. I will keep
it forever. Thank you for existing.
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My Dean story actually starts with a Squier Affinity Strat!
After 28 years off from playing rock (a 'first wife' story),
my grown children bought the 'strat for me for Christmas '99.
While I was overwhelmed at the time, it didn't take long
for me to want better. As I feel that Fender doesn't have
much better to offer at any price, I started looking on eBay
for something else.
Somehow (I don't remember), my eye was caught by the Dean EVO.
I perused eBay for months until the deal-of-a-century
came along. A brand new EVO Special, with new case, for,
well really cheap. The dealer wanted to clean house and
couldn't have made much, if any, money.
When I got my EVO, it was even better than I expected. But,
the case SUCKED. The guitar had to be crammed into the
case (didn't fit). Then, the switch broke off level with
the switch mount.
These two things, in conjunction with a problem with the selling
dealer and Dean customer support, led me to 'meet' Elliott Rubinson
(via email)! I was really impressed that a busy man like
Elliott would care about a lowly customer. Not only did
he take care of my EVO, he investigated the EVO case situation,
had the cases redesigned, and sent me a new one. What a guy!
Any company like Dean is a company for me, not to mention the
great guitar.
About 7 months ago, a local charity talked my old high-school
band into getting together for a charity 'concert'. This
changed me from a pregnant dogin' ex-guitar player who couldn't
play thru one whole song into somone with 1 month to relearn
guitar. All went well (well, I did say it was a 'charity'
concert) and now I'm determined to be the best guitar player
I can be, arthritis and all! I can now play some really
good blues and rock riffs, and want a pro-quality guitar to
spend my hour-a-day guitar workouts!
I now own the EVO, an ML-XT (just to look at, it really doesn't
fit a 52-year old systems analyst), and I'm about to buy a Cadillac
premium from one of the members of this board.
Life is too short! If you want something, get it now!
When I get my web site back up, I'll post pics of all!
'rocker
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Bill,
I received the Dean D24 last Friday. MAN THIS IS A GREAT
GUITAR.
I played about 40 guitars (Martin, Guild, Gibson, Taylor, Tacoma,
Fender,
Hofner, Ibanez, Ovation) and ordered 2 different Washburn's
before I ordered
the Dean. I don't know who did the setup on this one, but it's
almost perfect!!!
The relief is about .006 (almost no relief) and the strings
are a little
over 3/32nds at the 12th. fret. I put a set of Elixirs on it
and the tone is great, the resonance is great, the sustain is
great, the action is great and to top it off it LOOKS AWESOME.
Where are Dean Acoustic guitars made?
Thanks - I thought you might want to hear some positive feedback
on one of
your acoustics.
Jim S.
(Player for about 37 years)
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Hi Dean:
Firstly, let me tell you how much I enjoy all my pre-1983 Deans.
Still can't find anything to match them in tone and playability...
Did you hand sign the headstock face of any custom finish guitars
"Custom Made for xxxxx by Dean Zelinsky" in gold lettering?
I have
seen a couple over the years, but have never been able to verify
authenticity of the signature.
I wish you luck in your latest involvement in creating terrific
guitars!
Thanks,
Shawn W.
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Well first off
this guitar is so sweet !! I just about pissed my pants
when I opened the case at Mesa, Arizona's Guitar & Keyboard
City. There was Mr. Dean B. Zelinsky's signature atop the headstock
with #16/50. This is the first Time Capsule in this state. I
got quite a reaction out of the spectators there who were all
eager to feast their eyes on my fresh virgin. Hands off boys
this is for men only (Ha Ha) The top is one perfect chunk of
maple !! The neck felt like it was made for my hand, thanks
to the rounded over binding which really sets these fiddles
apart. It sits on me balanced perfect and is not quite as heavy
as a Paul, which I find pleasing. I got home and fired up the
Boogie Triaxis and boild the tubes with a paint blistering "A"
chord that rang so d**n long I had time to order a pizza, kiss
my Dean girl, grab a beer ect ect..... The thing plays like
soften butter, sweeter than my Paul. THANKS DEAN !!! After some
time Ive found that Im not used to the Dimarzios that
it carries. Ive been avid Duncan user for 12 years plus, so
I think its gonna take some time for me to tweek ol Mr. Triaxis
to my likings. Dont get me wrong here, the Dimarzios are a hot
pickup and do sound very good, just different to what Im used
too. Ive jamed the Z to some good rock CDs as well as some metal
and it handles them no problem. This is a ROCK guitar from the
looks to the sound. Youre gonna stick out in the crowd with
one of these and even my Dean girl got all......well you guys
know !!!!! Thanks AGAIN Dean !!!!! (Ha Ha) The only major
problem I have is funds for Z or ML in Brazilliaburst. Love
them Time Capsules !!! So heres a couple of pictures for everybody
to check out of the Z & me getting all excited!! Sorry my
digital camera is kinda of crappy.
Thanks to everybody at Dean Guitars, Mr Dean Z., Sean at Mesa's
Guitar & Keyboard City, all the cats in the DOA and my best
bud Greg for buying that Z back in 82' LONG LIVE ROCK
in my Time Capsule !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wayne S.
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Dear
Mr. Zelinsky,
I am the proud, original owner of a '79 Elite Standard. I can't
recall the exact serial number (since it's not in front of me
right now) but it's
somewhere in the 0014xx range. This is not a guitar that I have
stored away in a case for collector purposes. It has been my main
gigging and
practice guitar ever since I first received it over twenty years
ago. It still
is and it still ROCKS!!!!!
I'm sure you know that by now, my guitar has become somewhat battle
worn. Not really that badly, it plays GREAT but the finish needs
some
help. I have a couple of bare spots where the wood is exposed
and the
originally beautiful Caine White finish has become a dull vintage
yellow (it actually started yellowing shortly after I received
the
guitar).
I've toyed with the idea of getting the guitar refinished but
I just
could not bring myself to let someone else do it. I would be
heartbroken if they were not able to reproduce the original Dean
logo with the wings on the headstock or that thick finish that
harnesses all that tone. I
have also never had any fret work done and I've replaced the bridge
pickup a couple of times.
My question to you is: What (if any) options are available to
me to
have my guitar looking new again? I would never have considered
this until
hearing that you are once again involved with the company that
you founded. I
would not want my guitar sent to Czech Republic or anywhere overseas.
Now
that you are back and the original models are going to be produced
and
re-issued in the USA, is there a possibility that my guitar can
be restored to
showroom quality?
I would be interested in pricing for a refinish, possibly a refret
and
putting a real zebra pickup back in the bridge where it belongs.
Thank you in advance for any information you can share with me
and
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!
With regards,
Steve S.
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I've been a proud owner of a pre-85 Dean for more than 5 years
and you can pry it from my cold dead fingers when I'm gone,....maybe.
However, I have a slight problem. The tailpeice on my Flying V
seems to be making my strings break a little sooner. Do you and
the company sell replacement tailpieces for Flying V's? By
the way here's my info-81 Dean V(Cherry Sunburst) Serial Number
81 03726. I bought it second-hand. So what do you think? Got any
spare tailpieces lying around that I could buy?
Thanks !
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Thank you for answering my e-mail.
The internet really can be used for good. My name is Al
Gebien and I live in Toronto Ontario. I work for the CBC
(our version of the BBC). I ran into Emmett after seeing Eric
Idle of Monty Python fame live on stage. I noticed a big head
of blonde hair which belonged to Emmett. He was talking
with some fiends of his and a co-worker of mine when I approached.
I read your interview on your web-page and knew I had a
mission. Little did I know that it was a very short time
between reading the int., and running into Emmett. Thank you once
again to take time out to answer my letter. Your a hell of a guy.
You also make a kick-ass ax that I will love and keep until I
cannot play. It is one of the best gtrs for slide that I
have ever layed my hands on.
Al G.
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Dear Mr. Zelinsky
You probably don't remember me. I was a 5'4" guitar
player with bright
orange hair back about 1980 or so who visited your factory
on Ravenswood
in Chicago.
I had one of your Dean "V" models, presumably
one of your first thousand
(it had a 3 digit serial # 9-- something), yellow to cherry
sunburst
(Braziliaburst?) with a nicely flamed bookmatched top.
I had someone else
install a 3rd pickup in the middle.
With the name of my band being THE ... VERS, a guitar
with a V at both
ends was something I really started tripping out over.
I traded a natural Gibson 3 pickup Les Paul Custom and
about $200 for it
at a store at some northern suburb of Chicago. I don't
remember his last name
(something Italian) or the name of his store, but his
first name was
Frank, and he was a super nice guy, had black hair and
a moustache.
I absolutely played the shit out of that V with THE ...
VERS, averaging
some 250-300 dates a year all over the midwest during
that time. By the time I
was done with that guitar, The 6th string had sawed it's
way half through
the Ibanez bridge, the strap button at the heel had been
broken off and
redrilled 3 or four times, and the case was toothpicks
held together with
a half a roll of duct tape.
DiMarzio replaced seven pickups under warranty on that
ax because I played
it so much that the plastic coil caps would wear through
to where the wire
would be exposed and break. I sent them a letter the first
time, saying
that I didn't think that the plastic was tough enough,
not really thinking they
would buy it, but they wrote back saying that for the
vast majority of
players, the plastic was just fine, and that they were
delighted to
replace any pickups I wore out that way. Many times, during
a break, I had to
unstring that V, swap the lead pickup with the middle
or neck pickup, and
restring it to play the next set.
I finally sold it to a kid for $200. I didn't tell him
that one of the
pickups was being held up inside with duct tape and a
stack of Fender
picks.
Remarkably, I never had to have any frets replaced or
even dressed. Guess
I was kinda all over the thing with my style of playing
at the time.
Anyhow, the singer I was in THE ... VERS with and I visited
your factory
on October 16, my Birthday, back in 1980, maybe 1981.
Your office was painted
black and had maybe a dozen female mannequins wearing
nothing but gym
shorts and Dean guitars. I brought you a pile of original
press clippings and
newspaper articles about THE ... VERS (with photos of
me playing the Dean
V), as well as some sketches of mine for some original
electric guitar
concepts, and was rather hoping that I could get you to
build something
for me.
You told me that nobody in your 20-some person factory,
including you,
actually knew how to build a guitar, that they only were
trained to do
specific jobs, and that you were proud of the fact that
you had never had
to give a guitar away to anyone who had sold less than
5 million records. I
also seem to remember you saying something about getting
mistaken for that
guy in Starship all the time.
The singer and I left there feeling rather "blown
off," though you did
give us t-shirts.
I still play with that singer, Mondo Vers, and we perform
a duo called
theXpairOmentals (check out our site at www.xomadhouse.com
). We never did
sell 5 million records, but we certainly should have.
And even pushing age
50, we still can't quit.
Yeah, I wish I'd never gotten rid of the "V,"
but then I've gone through
probably 60 or 70 guitars during my career, and recall
many of my "lost
loves" with great fondness. I wish I still had them
all. Of those, the "V"
is certainly one of the most memorable.
Glad to see that things seem to be going good for you
again.
Best of luck and take care,
Zoid Asteroid Machine
theXpairOmentals
Dean's
Reply...
Boyd -
I barely remember you but I do absolutely remember your
name "Zoid Asteroid
Machine." I sincerely apologize if I left you
with a bad feeling. It
wouldn't be the first time someone told me I was a little
arrogant in my
youth. Don't feel bad, I apparently blew off Randy Rhodes
(not knowing it)
early in his career and I paid a price for that one.
I must have liked you
because otherwise I wouldn't have given you a t-shirt.
Most likely it was
just a business decision. And you're right,
many well deserving players
never make the big time and that "defines" the
music business. But, it's
also the part that makes is so special.
You obviously have a good memory however, I must correct
you about one
thing. I definitely said no one in the factory knew
how to build a guitar
but never would have said that about myself. I clearly
new how to build
guitars or never would have been able to build "Dean
Guitars." What I
probably said is that I never built a guitar, meaning
I never sat down and
built a guitar from start to finish. But I certainly
built a part of many
guitars. I also designed built most of the tooling
that built every Dean
Guitar made in the USA.
Thanks for writing and for the well wishes. Good luck
with your career.
Don't hesitate to write if I can be of any help.
Regards,
Dean B. Zelinsky
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| Greetings,
It is an honor
to be able to correspond with the man that made the greatest
guitars in the world.I am glad to see that your back with Dean
guitars again. Are there going to be any changes in specifications
on the guitars that Dean is building? Without sounding like
a crazed lunatic,allow Me to explain.
I own two Dean
guitars,an '82 ML and an '80 V. Now I have noticed that
the dimensions on the new ML's are slightly different than the
originals. The cutaways on My ML come pretty close to the neck
pick-up, but the new ML's have a larger amount of space between
the pick-up and cutaway. It changes the look just a little,you
know?
Are you going to
make guitars yourself anymore,or oversee any possible changes?
I hope that you have time to reply,and thank you for taking
the time to read this.
A sincere
Dean fan and player,
Ken P.
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Warranty Registration
I love
this bass. It is the most beautiful, best feeling,
greatest sounding bass I have ever played. I've gone through
Warwicks, through
Fenders, through Ampegs, Epiphone, Gibson, you name it. There
is no bass
I've played that can match up to the quality, playability, and
tone as the Razor NT.
Dan J.
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| Hi
Dean,
Bud Bremner here
from Vancouver, Canada. I'm a veteran mastering
engineer in Canada and instructor of audio recording also. I
own two Dean
acoustics and my students own some of your basses. We are all
very pleased
with the value of guitar that you produce at the price point
that they are. I recently browsed at a local guitar shop,
played about ten different acoustics from Yamaha, Fender,
Larivee, Ovation, Epiphone, even a $2000.00+Gibson J-100 and
they ALL sucked.When I picked up my Exotica QSE GL, it was like
I had picked up the perfect guitar. The sound and the
fit and finish is like no other guitar. Another fellow I know
had a Taylor, did I say HAD a Taylor? He now plays one of
yours and said the Dean sounds so much better than the Taylor,
especially plugged in.My next will be an Exotica RSE. Keep up
the outstanding craftsmanship Dean as you're building a solid
following here in Vancouver. : )
Sincerely,
Bud B.
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| Elliot,
Here's what I posted
in the "Let's talk about New Deans" forum. I am so
tickled with this guitar I can hardly think about going to work
today. It plays like a dream, has a unique sound and stays in
tune like no acoustic I've ever played (and I'm very rough on
acoustics). Thanks for a great fiddle, great price, and needless
to say, I'll be back for more.
Regards,
Archi
I know most of
you people here in the forums are here primarily for the Dean
electric rigs, but this can't go unsaid:
Folks, I did well
for myself. After scouting around for an affordable acoustic,
and seriously considering an Epiphone EJ-200, I decided on the
Exotica FM in flame blue finish and have not been a bit disappointed
thus far. This is a truly great acoustic that didn't break the
bank too badly. When it arrived at work today, it was all I
could do to keep my butt at work for the rest of the day. Needless
to say, once I got it home, I was chomping at the bit to play.
I stretched the strings out a few times, then tuned it up and
ran through a few scales and chords to see how it sounded. WOW!
Crisp, clean and great projection! I pulled the G string out
of tune doing some bends, but that's about it, and considering
it's a brand-new fiddle with brand-newstrings, I didn't expect
it to stay in tune long. After a quick re-tune, I launched into
some of the most vigorous material in my repetoire- "Won't
Get Fooled Again," "Sparks," "Pinball Wizard,"
"The Punk Meets the Godfather," "Behind Blue
Eyes" - HEY! Who plays an acoustic any harder than Pete
Townshend, eh? Well, I gave him a run for his money with
his own material tonight, and lemme tell ya, this fiddle
is still perfectly in tune!!!!
Dean - this is
rightous as all get out!! This axe has everything I was looking
for, including the electronics I thought I would have to pay
an arm and a leg to get installed properly had I gotten the
Epiphone.
Needless
to say, you've just guaranteed some return business (although
the wife will kill me if I come home with that EVO Special Select
I've been admiring).
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Subject:
1981 Dean Guitar owner
Hi Dean.
I own a 1981
Dean ML and I haven't found anything, ANYTHING
that can play like it. Several years ago, I took my
Dean in to a local dealer to have the neck and string height
adjusted for faster speed and optimum performance. He
told me to hang on to it. In a few years it could become
a collector's item.
I was wondering
if you could tell me what it could possibly be worth.
Serial number is 81 03181 Made in USA.
I would appreciate
your help and any comment you would have.
Clay M.
Love my guitar
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| Hey,
I just wanted to
contact you to tell you how happy I am with my Edge4 bass. I
was in the market for a new bass about 6 months ago and had
made a deal with this music store on a bass , but when I got
the money to go get it, they changed their mind on the price
they had quoted me. Well, Iwas feelin' down and decided to keep
my old bass when I happened to glance in the window of another
music store. I saw this amberburst bass that just jumped out
at me among all the other solid color black and red basses they
had. I was sure I couldn't afford it, but in the spirit of any
musician, I had to play it to see if it sounded as good as it
looked. It did. the salesman came over and we talked awhile
about it and the price. No more than fifteen minutes after walking
into the store, I walked out with my first Dean. I can honestly
say that my Dean plays and feels better in the hands {and the
wallet} than any $1000.00 bass I've ever played before. Now
I'm glad that other store changed there mind on the price of
that other bass. My band members swear I paid more than what
I did for it because my former bass was twice the price {but
half the quality}. So I just wanted to say thanks to every one
at Dean for making top quality and affordable equiptment for
every musician out there.
Thank you.
Michael P.
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| Dear
Mr. Zelinsky,
I have a pre 1985
Dean Z. It is a neck thru body guitar and simply the finest
guitar I own. It was a fabulous Pinkburst color, however over
time the color has yellowed and I have some cracks in the finish
that may have
resulted from the expansion and contraction of the wood over
so many years and so many climates. I am a Central Florida resident
and would love to restore the paint to the original pinkburst
color. Is there some one you know of here in Florida or perhaps
I could bring it back to Dean to have it restored? I recently
bought a Baby Z, not sure that is one from the 80s.
I am a huge Nancy
Wilson fan and loved the custom Deans that were made for her.
The Dean Baby Z is a perfect size for me and if there is any
way that a custom Baby Z could be made for me I would like to
know that. I am recording a independent release CD using my
Deans and I would love to someday have a custom one. I was thrilled
when the original designs were found and returned to you.Please
let me know what Dean could do for me.
Thank you!
Marie L.
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| Hello
Mr. Rubinson
I just wanted to
let you know that yesterday, I took my son out to shop for an
accoustic guitar. He already has for electrics and a classical
but when ever he needed to use an accoustic, he had to use my
old Washburn. Since this Saturday is his 17th birthday, I thought
this would be a good time. We went to my friends guitar store(The
Only Guitar Shop) in Clifton Park, New York. Among the Taylors,
Martins, Taka, etc,. We saw five Dean accoustics hanging up
and my son picked up a Performer DSEGN (ser. no. 00121125).
We compared it to Fenders, Takas,Ibanezs,Takomas, and a couple
of under a thousand Martins and it had better workmanship,better
sound plugged and unplugged and overall looks!! My son was blown
away by it!!
We are very happy
with this guitar(and I still love my accoustic bass).
Thank you again and continue to produce affordable, high quality
guitars.
This guitar blew
away the others I mentioned.One of my students have already
bought a Dean for his lessons and he likes it also.
Thank you
Paul P.
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| Hi
Dean,
I have a 1981 Dean
Elite custom ordered serial # 81 03040.The reason I ordered
your guitar was my less paul custom was too heavy and at the
time one of my instructors had a ML It was amazing and I just
had to have one.My questions are What year did the elite come
out and is my guitar a setin neck I thought it was a neck -thur.My
guitar was ordered with cherry finish,ebony frett board mother
of pearl inlays and black binding around body.When I went
to pick up this guitar The finish just could't believe the shine
all my friends we're shocked that i had one.Its been played
Mostly in Kansas City Plaza Area.Van McLain Of shooting star
at the time you had giving him 3 deans, mine was on order.Our
band open for them several times in the 80s the good times.Well
I live I sacramento Area in a orginal band, Heavy Blues like
the Allman Bros.I did change out the pickups to emg85 bridge
and semore Duncan custom and added a pro kahler nothin
better Is still my main guitar.Even guitar techs that work on
it says its one of the finer ones built and the action amazing
also.Was at the Namm show in 98 LA and saw your new line of
guitars quality doesn't get much better I'll take this guitar
> or parts of It to my grave.
Thanks Dean Rick in Ca
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Lizzy Borden
Forgot to tell
ya... The turn out for the Yngwie shows varied between 600 to
1000 persons per night.I got alot of compliments from fans every
night regarding the beauty and sound of the EVO Premium after
the shows. PeopIe asking: "What was that guitar you were
playing the second half of the set?". I love the guitar
-it's absolutely awesome. What are the chances of getting a
customized white strat body before the next summer tour (July/August)
? Also, we may be doing two weeks in Europe in June..... is
that too soon?
-Alex Nelson -
Lizzy Borden
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Subject:
Toxic Joker loves dean guitars
I just bought a Phantom ML made by your good company. I love your
guitars
so much that I have tattooed one on my arm. We are looking to
perform and
put on a kick ass show using solely Dean Guitars and Basses. Our
main goal
is to get signed. Check out our web site and you can hear the
Mp3s. Please
consider us and give me some news.
Sincerely,
Alan S. (Guitar)
TOXIC JOKER
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| Dear
Mr. Zelinsky,
Thank you
for bringing back your classics (V,Z, and ML). I've been waiting
the past couple of years for you to build them the way guitars
should be built. I wanted to buy one back in 1983, but couldn't
afford the price at the time. Now that these gems are back,
I'll be looking to purchase one here in the near future. One
question... What is the price on a ML? I cannot find a price
list at all on the Dean website. BTW, I wouldn't even think
of purchasing one of those Dimebag models from Washburn. The
necks on them feel like a baseball bat.
LOL
Sincerely,
Felice L
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Re: My old Belaire Guitar HELP
HEY! Thanks a
lot, Mr. Zelinsky! I'm glad to hear you're putting out the old
ML's again. I remember when I first saw those things, that's
when they cost about a thousand bucks.... and I pestered my
dad till he finally got me
one. Are the new ones going to be the same?? Will there be any
changes in the necks? Currently I have a couple of PRS guitars
and I really like their fat necks. If I remember right, the
DEAN ML had a thin neck. I still
loved it, though. I hope you're going to keep the fixed bridges.
I'm really tired of all those locking whammy systems that everyone
is using these days! Oh, and speaking of loving things, I saw
the pictures you have on the DEAN website of the old DEAN
posters for the different guitars. My guitar teacher used to
give me those posters all the time, so I had all the old posters,
but my favorite one was the blonde in the water in the white
bikini holding the DEAN flying V... and the caption said, "Feel
the Difference".She was beautiful!!
Thanks for your time and best of luck with your guitars.
Joe C.
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| Subject:
New Satisfied Dean Owner
Dean dudes,
I just purchased
my first Dean guitar and it was the Nouveau CR Acoustic, and
all I can say is WOW! I think it sounds awesome and looks killer.
I've received nothing but compliments when I pull that guitar
out of it's case. Even nice compliments from Taylor and Martin
owners. It sounds great through the P.A. system I play through
and looks great on stage. I was considering the Gibson J-185EC,
but had a problem with the price for just an acoustic guitar.
The quality and price was perfect for what I was looking for
and I'm absolutely happy with my decision. The action is low
- which is what I like - and easy to play. I did replace the
strings with Elixers and it even sounds more vibrant.I will
highly recommend the Dean Acoustics to anyone in the market
for a new acoustic guitar or for that matter, in the market
for any type guitar.
Keep up the good
work,
Roland G.
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Don't know who
to write this to, but I just want to say that I absolutely
love my new Exotica QSE, and I'm comparing it to some pretty
heady fiddles.
I currently own a 1969 Martin D18 that I've had since 1969,
a 1999 Taylor
910, a Breedlove 12 string, a Gretsch Historic series, and a
Fender acoustic.
This Dean plays as well as the Taylor, and better than the others.
The tone
is excellent and, excluding the Martin (nothing compares to
the sound of an
old Martin) is as good as any acoustic I've played including
my 910 Taylor
(a $4000 guitar). When I amp it is simply outstanding. The guitar
is also
beautiful. The quilted maple, the abalone inlays, the quality
of this guitar
is unbelievable for under $500. God I love a bargain.
My thanks to you for supplying me with a great instrument, and
my thanks to
David at The Music Source in Livermore California that sold
me on trying a
Dean.
Best Regards,
Art H.
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| Dear
Mr. Dean Zelinsky,
WOWˆÅ, WOWˆÅ, WOWˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅˆÅ,I
mean, I can¬´t belive it.
I¬´m very pleased
to have had a reply from the very creator of the most beautiful
and spectacular guitar in the whole world, in my opinion; I
never thought you¬´d reply so soon. As I wrote in my previous
message, I¬´m interested in ordering an ML standart american
made model with the same shape as the body of the original 1.981
edition (this is my guitar). Regarding this I have a question:
I¬´ve seen some
pictures of recent ML americam models guitars in the deanguitars.com
website and I¬´ve notice a difference that you can see in the
pictures I¬´m enclosing in this message. My question is: Can
I trust you to build an exact copy of the original ML standart
1.981 body according to the details I¬´m putting into circles
in the pictures?
The specififcations
for my guitar would be as follows:
-Set mahogany neck
(joined at about the 19th fret)
-Neck scale: 24
3/4 & 1 11/16 nut
-22 frets ( Dunlop
6100 fretwire )
-Rosewood fingerboard
with dot inlays (15" fingerboard radius) -No binding on
sides of neck (I¬´d like the neck to keep the same width as if
it had binding) -Black headstock ( original Dean large "v
shape" headstock) -Mahogany body with natural wood finish
( No binding on sides of body) Could you also send me a catalog
of ML¬´s via e-mail? or maybe in some other way, please let me
know. Sincerely,
Chandler H.
Venezuela
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