Hi, I need help

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:26 am

Please excuse me if I have posted this question under the wrong catagory. -[my first time posting.]

Ok. Right now, I have a Les paul Jr, and a red SG knockoff. I wanna get a real guitar within the next few months. Specifically, I'd like a Dean Cadillac Select. I love these for their style and the fact that I can find them for under $500.

My problem:
I Want one, but I'm not extremely fond of the bright colored burst-finishes available. Tiger-eye is ok, as it is on the darker side. But the fancy quilted top isn't my style. A nice, solid black would be great, and would compliment the neck inlays and sexy cream binding.

Any responses at all would rock my socks off.

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:47 am

First, find bass&treble's profile. Second, look up his website. On Monday call him. Next ask for a ML NoirX w/ Hardshell Case. Ask him to give you the best price. Finally, place your order and wait for the mail man.

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

...I said I wanted a Cadillac Select. Black. No ML's or anything else, bro. I gotta be able to sit down with this one.

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

Ok, I went to the site... and the colors listed for the dean Cadillac Select: Trans Cherry Sunburst, Trans Amberburst, Trans Red.... I saw "TigerEye" in some stores and auctions as a special color. Guess that my only other option. ...at least it's dark(er).

Oh, by the way, the ML's V's ect are awesome. I just want a guitar I can sit with, and have it be my main axe. Hence, the Cadillac Select.

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:37 pm

rochemy wrote:

I just want a guitar I can sit with, and have it be my main axe.

You've obviously never sat and played an ML or a Z. I have both the Caddy and the Z and would say without doubt the Z is a more comfortable guitar to play seated. Give the Z or an ML a try - you'll be suprised how comfortable it is to play while sitting down.

And your right about the color, a fully bound Caddy is stunning in Black!!

Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 31 Location: The Netherlands

He wants a frikkin Cadillac!

I know s#%t about the color thingy..sry

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 2:47 pm

Knarr wrote:

He wants a frikkin Cadillac!

No $hit Sherlock!! But if his main reason for not wanting an ML or Z is because of the "sit down" factor - he's ruling them out for all the wrong reasons.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2742 Location: Denver

No kidding. I'll sit with a V or ML and I won't with a Les Paul/Caddy body. The V/ML will blow you away...try one at a local dealer and you may never look back. Not to mention, you'll get the color options you want.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 393 Location: Lake Mary, Florida

The comfort level of a V or ML highly depends on the angle you like the neck to be in when you play. I like mine in a diagonal, classical position, so a V or ML are fine sitting because I like to put my right leg in between the horns of the guitar. If I liked the neck to be in a more horizontal position, an ML or Z are just OK and the V would not be comfortable.

Any chance you could swing the extra money for a USA Dean Caddy? It comes in black and lots of binding.

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

[I made the orginal post]
You guys are right, the ones you mentioned are sexy guitars, they are easy to sit with, (except the V)... ...I have some high-res desktops of both the V and ML, and it takes all the god in me to not break down and get one.(especially because you can get them in black with binding.

But I really want a Caddy.

-I would so get a USA or time capsule caddy in black, (have you seen the guitar magazine ads?!) but I'll only have the 500 bones to spend in a couple months.

I'll probably end up settling fot the TigerEYE Caddy Select in a couple months.

THEN, NEXT YEAR I'll SELL MY CRAP GUITARS, GET A BLACK V with binding TO GO WITH MY TIGER EYE CADDY! THA DEEEEEEAN OBSESSION BEGINS!!

AAAGHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAAAAAAA!

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

Hi - why not join DOA and get one of the remaining DOA silver burst Caddys? There are some pics here on the board I'm sure, or Dave at B&T can email you one - believe me they're BadAss looking in silver & black Wink

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 10:49 am

There's still some DOA Caddy's left??? If there is, problem solved. Not only are they great looking with a solid color, they are built better than the Caddy selects with better hardware and custom touches. If you can get one - thats what you want!!

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

Dang, it's doubtful that they'll still be available when I get the cash, but I would love to see what this badboy looks like... someone point me in the right direction!! I need pics.

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 5:19 pm

Here's a picture of Elliott (Dean Guitars CEO) at the unvailing of the DOA Caddy. It was/is a guitar created for the members of the DOA - only 50 were produced. This is the only time silverburst has been done on a Caddy. It also has some upgrades including better pups, bridge and the US model tail piece. It also has push/pull coil taps. Talk to Dave at Bass and Treble to see if he has any left:

bassandtreble@usa.net

maybe you can work out a lay away plan with him!

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

Holy God in heaven. That thing is beautiful. I notice the more expensive bridge right away. and the finish rocks my socks off....
...not too terribly likely that I'll have the money in time, but if I do, I'll buy it.

If not, I'll g'head and get the tigerEye select caddy.

PS: this is the greatest board ever. I got so much advice and help in a flash. You guys are the best. Rock on.

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 9:00 pm

The DOA Caddy's are only about 500 bones anyways aren't they? I know mine was before I gave it to Bill...

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 393 Location: Lake Mary, Florida

Well, well, well.... looks what's for sale:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2369382742&category=41435

Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 76 Location: Cleveland, OHio USA

...and the best part is, when you get a dean like that, not only will you end up with something sweet most of your friends WON'T have...

..the "buy it now" is only $425.00!!!! God, I wish tax returns were here.