Here's an updated pic of my Deans...

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Austin, Texas

I meant to do this last weekend, but was still figuring out how to use the image hosting site that I signed up for. The 3 Z's are vintage, and the years are '79, '80, and '82. The white ML is also vintage...an '82 as well.
Dana <~~~

Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 29

WOW !!!!

that's a nice rig you have there, you should be proud Smile

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 Location: Cincinnati, OH

yup.... rub it in!

You like making me jelous don't you? ha ha ha. Very nice collection!

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Austin, Texas

Thanks man! I am very happy with how the little collection is growing. Need more vintage...more!

Dana <~~~

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Austin, Texas

heheheh....yep Joe. I did that just for you, bro'. Laughing

Dana <~~~

Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 2705 Location: Dallas, TX

Joe/Dana:

So last night I'm over at Steph's and got a chance to play the Turquiose Tropical.

What an amazing sweet piece that thing is.

You guys are both collectively nuts to have parted with it.

Now, this was the first time I ever got my hands on a "tropical" live and in person, and I must say I was definately impressed. I'm not a Floyd freak, by any means, and as a result it wouldn't be my choice, but the rest of the thing was very nice indeed.

Ok, so the shape's a bit off. The neck felt really nice (even though it isn't a V) and by and large the fit & finish was throughly decent, and considering the price even more so.

"Turd" my hiney. This is a really sweet piece.

Floyd or no, I'm in line if Steph ever wants to part with it.

=)

Mike was wondering (and mabye Bloyd would know) how many of these things were built? Anyone have any idea?

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 1088 Location: Espoo, Finland

Ah damn. I can't see the pic.

"The owner of this file has exceeded their daily usage limit."

Mikko

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2129

Yep, I can't see them either. If it is an ML with Floyd it was a late '95 to early 96. Pre-Armadillo influence. I really have no idea about the actual count of ML/Floyd guitars madesorry, wish I did.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5324

i've played a few Tropicals.. most of them were nice.. one ML the floyd was "off".. the enitre trem was shifted to the high e side.. the guitar was returned, and it was replaced..

other than the body shapes, and headstock general screwyness.. the logos.. they are pretty nice guitars..

i offered to get the Tropical from Dana, before Steph.. i flaked and Steph got it..

i don't like floyds, so that's why i waivered on it.. really don't like them..

now if someone knows where there is a hardtail Tropical ML, THAT'S something i'd be interested in..

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 Location: Cincinnati, OH

Mark, what did you think of that finish? Imagine that with a higher quality quilt, on your customs you're having built!! Wouldn;'t that be sweet!!! At any rate, my Custom "ankh" dean is very similar, but it has a Differant neck profile altogether, more like a Square neck. It alsio has a flame top in braillaburst. Thier quality is EXCELLANT. Now you understand why I get so upset when I hear "turd", they are far from it! I DO kin d of regret seling it, and asked fo dibs if She ever decided to sell, and Dana of course has first dibs, so that puts you in for thirds, ha ha ha! I think it needs some differant pups in it, but the guitar itself is BEAUTIFUL! and NECKTHROUGH!

Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 2705 Location: Dallas, TX

Quote:

Yep, I can't see them either. If it is an ML with Floyd it was a late '95 to early 96. Pre-Armadillo influence. I really have no idea about the actual count of ML/Floyd guitars madesorry, wish I did.

Any idea in general how many USA Tropicals were built?

Guest

Mark,
I know where there is 1/1 Tropical era USA ES 335 that was built
Laughing

Bill

Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 2705 Location: Dallas, TX

Quote:

Mark,
I know where there is 1/1 Tropical era USA ES 335 that was built

Bill

I was referring to ones that were actually available..

Putz.

=)

Never played a 335 actually. Had a buddy who was way into em 20 years ago. Was his favorite axe.

Then there's TYA, and holy crap could Alvin wail..

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Austin, Texas

What TF?? The stupid site didn't say anything about a daily limit!! I'm going to try another site and see if I can fix the pics.

Yeah Mark, that guitar is really nice isn't it? That's why Joe and I don't get the "turd" designation at all. My wife wanted me to keep that guitar, but I have too many. I'm trying to move to all USA's, so that one had to go.
Dana <~~~

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

I had a Tropical DimeBolt ML and it was a sweet playing axe - the new owner was pleased as puch when he got it . I never got the "turd" thing either and chaulked it up to mis-guided asthetics. Very Happy

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2036 Location: VALHALL

WOW Dana

Nice collection man !!
The blue Z looks awesome !! Very Happy

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:42 am

SWEET!

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 1088 Location: Espoo, Finland

Now I can see the picture, very nice!

Mikko

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 4797 Location: BEERMUDA

Nice stash man, I love the Blue Z!

Totally rocks!

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Austin, Texas

Thanks guys...I appreciate it!
Dana <~~~

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 1077 Location: Norway

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Aaargh! Time to move again ,Dana! I STILL hvane't seen the pics...

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2036 Location: VALHALL

just relax ziggy, you can't afford to look at all those Sweet Deans !! Laughing

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 7:44 am

bitchin.

You need to post good pics of the black ML on the right.

Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 229 Location: South of Heaven

Very nice, very nice.

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 344 Location: The Netherlands

*Drools, drools.... and drools some more*

Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 603 Location: ENGLAND

lovin the ML on the far right