Acoustics I Basses I Electrics I Dimebag I Michael Schenker I Dean USA I Service
Caddy I EVO I Exotica I HardTail I Time Capsule I Vintage

Dean USA......

Dean,

Hello, how are you?
Just wanted to let you know that I just aquired a Schenker Dean Limited.
I just had to write you and tell you, HOLY SHIT!
First, the pictures do NOT do this beauty justice.
I cannot believe the workmanship on the guitar.
The pick-ups and action on this guitar absolutely kick ass.
You guys really did an amazing job designing a guitar for Michael.
I am glad to own such an amazing piece of art.
Kudos!

Best,
Dave


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!)


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!


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


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.


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


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 Gebien
 


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.

Salisbury, NC


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,

Thank you,

Tim C.

Lenexa, Kansas


 

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


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 .


 

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



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.


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.


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.


 

Back to the Dean Homepage