How's about a USA Made Dean EVO?

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 719

I would LOVE to see a USA made Dean EVO. I missed out on buying a Dean Millenium EVO. Sure would like to see that guitar go into production.

Anybody else interested? If so maybe we can nag, beg or cajole Elliot and Dean into going for it Smile

/jeff smoots

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 4406 Location: Hostile Territory

The Czech Evo Premiums are so nice it's almost a moot point Jeff. However I'd sure like to check out a USA made Evo. I thought the Milleniums had a wierd neck joint - body joined too far up the fretboard? Trapper knows.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:10 pm

They make one. It's called a Chafin Custom Ember. www.chafincustom.com

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 79 Location: Dayton, Ohio

I've mentioned this before as well. Either a USA Evo or USA "Singlecut" Hardtail. Either way, I want one! Very Happy

Tim

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:56 pm

Haha! The Ember is sweet. It's like an EVO with an even bigger Tele vibe... Very Happy

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 719

Yep, the Ember is a nice looking axe.

I'd really like one with more of the 'les paul' shape though. The thing I would change would be to put fret position markers on the neck, not just the EVO logo at the 12th. I get lost without the markers!

I haven't tried one of the czech made EVO's yet -- no local dealer carries them Sad

/jeff

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 1163

You really don't want to know just how nice the eVo Millenniums are; Dean really should have made more. It would be nice if mine were a few pounds lighter. One is 10 1/2 lbs and the other is just over 11 lbs, but the tone and sustain are amazing.

Chris

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2131

Go for the TC Caddy or the Chafin Ember...

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:09 pm

Jeff-

You realize Ben Chafin designed the eVo, right?

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:19 pm

Yeah and now give you research to Dave so we can have a newsletter.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 79 Location: Dayton, Ohio

I've tried a few Czech Dean's (owned a Deluxe, tried Premiums), although they are very nice (great value), they aren't in the same league with the Hardtail. Which is my only US Dean point of reference. I'd love to have a comparable US Evo.

Tim

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 1163

Mike wrote:

The Czech Evo Premiums are so nice it's almost a moot point Jeff. However I'd sure like to check out a USA made Evo. I thought the Milleniums had a wierd neck joint - body joined too far up the fretboard? Trapper knows.

The neck on the one Millenium is set in one fret further than the other. On my Korean eVo the neck joins at the 21st fret while on my Czech eVo and mahogany neck Millennium the neck joins at the 20th fret. The maple neck Millenium is joined at the 19th fret. I've played the Pearly Gates equipped Millenium back to back with a few eVo Premiums and I prefer the Millennium because it has more sustain, better tone and I like the thicker neck. I prefer the Millenniums over the HardTails for the same reasons although not to the same extent.

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:42 am

i think the lp (evo) shape is really cliched. we should leave that to the guys who came up with the shape and keep the caddy exclusive to us.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 4797 Location: BEERMUDA

Get a Caddy or a Hardtail.....or find a USA EVO there were very few made....

I am not too fond of the shape..I know someone from the board (Trappe???) has two of em they are really nice though!

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:09 am

You gotta think were gonna see a single cut Hardtail at this winters Namm!

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 719

A single cut hardtail would be sweet Smile

I do love my Hardtail. The more I play it, the more I appreciate its design and execution. What a guitar...

/jeff

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2036 Location: VALHALL

hehe I've been whining about a US made BB Caddy Bass for a long time now Laughing

You have my full support Jeff, if I can have my US Caddy Bass, you should have your US Evo !! Laughing

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 7:10 am

I hope if DEAN does a single cut HardTail, they make it like a Collectors Edition with the V neck and wrap-around binding. I like my DEANS to feel like DEANS, not a PRS.

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 218

The Evo Premium/Deluxe compeats with Top shelf Gibsons and PRS models so you should be fine with the Evo Premium! They are amazing.

You could also look at Hamers. I have two USA Hamers and they are hard to be especially for the price you can find them used! It's ridiculous how the quality of USA Hamers happens to be.

That being said......my next guitar will be a solid black USA Hard Tail. Smile

Maybe the econo model.

Jeff, I know you are a loyal Dean guy as am I....but check these out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579740553&category=33042
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2580147352&category=33042

Has that Les Paul type shape.

Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Overbrook, KS

i think it'd be great to have a USA made Evo even if i would never be able to afford one.. I think it'd be a good move for Dean though..

Really push those Les Pauls outta the way, cuz i mean even the Evos that are out now are better then Les Pauls...

-mb

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 218

I agree on the Les Paul thing. I'll put my Evo Deluxe up against most Les Pauls.....especially when you consider the price. I think the average guy can't afford an $1800 guitar so I don't know if I'd be getting a HT, but maybe one of the future Econo Hard Tails. Does anyone know what it will be like? The only other guitars I consider these days are the USA Hamers.

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 7:31 pm

I used to be a big fan of Les Pauls. Lately I'm getting the impression that they're just fpr wankers (go read the Les Paul Forum and see what I mean, those guys are a bunch of 60 yr old men acting like 8 yr old boys. Rolling Eyes

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