Anyone played this?

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:08 pm

What's the quality of this guit? I could get this too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dean-Dimebag-Darrell-Stealth-Snakeskin-Electric-Guitar-w-Hardshell-Case-PANTERA-/200838313875?_trksid=p5197.m1998&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18%26meid%3D3133546448369674983%26pid%3D100017%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D110964000647%26

If you've tried both, how does it compare to an ATF3000? I've been looking at an ATF too. Can't make up my mind.

Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 6624 Location: Minnesota

Amazon or something was blowing them out when they were discontinued. I heard tehy play well after a good setup.

I assume the construction will be similar to the new DCR run? A few members did some awesome refinishes to these.

I would own one, but not for that price I guess, consdiering how inexpensive they were when they were dc'd.

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 13396 Location: Earth

I played one when I worked at Beatstreet. It's like all the other Deans in that price range (the original price not the blowout price). You'll either love it or hate it. I think it looks neat. I wanted one when they first came out but never got around to grabbing it.

Joined: 21 Sep 2010 Posts: 436

Ive got one, and like said previously they play very well once setup properly.

Joined: 19 Mar 2012 Posts: 1581

If you do not mind me adding my 2 Cents in, then my Advice, Save up & get an American Dime! Twisted Evil

I said it numerous times and will never stop , that NEW "RUST FROM HELL", after a Good setup is AMAZING! Chk out on my Signature what DIME Guitars I own...That RFH Is juat as good , just made a LOT differently, but me personally I LOVE Sharp V Necks , & this Baby is as Sharp as it Gets!!! You can play a Solo so Fast & it's SO DAMN Comfortable Bro! Wink

If DEAN made more like em' , well they would be joining the Rest of my Aresenal ...Out of the Dean Dime's it really was the only Finish I liked.

I have still yet to play a Asian Dean Model, I need to try one so I can see for myself, cuz I hear Hit or Miss all the time! Rolling Eyes

Good Luck finding u a GIT-TAR Partner! Wink

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:22 pm

dbagtoolfan wrote:

If you do not mind me adding my 2 Cents in, then my Advice, Save up & get an American Dime! Twisted Evil

I said it numerous times and will never stop , that NEW "RUST FROM HELL", after a Good setup is AMAZING! Chk out on my Signature what DIME Guitars I own...That RFH Is juat as good , just made a LOT differently, but me personally I LOVE Sharp V Necks , & this Baby is as Sharp as it Gets!!! You can play a Solo so Fast & it's SO DAMN Comfortable Bro! Wink

If DEAN made more like em' , well they would be joining the Rest of my Aresenal ...Out of the Dean Dime's it really was the only Finish I liked.

I have still yet to play a Asian Dean Model, I need to try one so I can see for myself, cuz I hear Hit or Miss all the time! Rolling Eyes

Good Luck finding u a GIT-TAR Partner! Wink

How much is the Rust From Hell man? I cant really afford a USA Dean (as much as i would love one), I work at a gas station Laughing

. im only fifteen, too.

Im just looking for a nice import for around the $600 price.

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:47 pm

I bought one of the Snakeskin Stealths when they were blown out on Amazon. $399 with case shipping included. At that price point, of course it was a good deal. I always found the tone to be a bit harsh. I ended up trading it for a Carvin DC125, which I in turn traded for a Carvin DC127, which I in turn traded for a Guild Nova, which is not going anywhere, ever Very Happy

If your budget is around $600, you might be surprised as to what you can get if you look at used guitars. I recently picked up a USA Dean BelAire II for less than $500. I have seen several other non-Dime USAs for under $600. The BelAire I got still had the protective plastic on the pickups, pickguard, and back panels. So it was basically a new guitar for 50+% off.

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:05 pm

Metal_et_al wrote:

I bought one of the Snakeskin Stealths when they were blown out on Amazon. $399 with case shipping included. At that price point, of course it was a good deal. I always found the tone to be a bit harsh. I ended up trading it for a Carvin DC125, which I in turn traded for a Carvin DC127, which I in turn traded for a Guild Nova, which is not going anywhere, ever Very Happy

If your budget is around $600, you might be surprised as to what you can get if you look at used guitars. I recently picked up a USA Dean BelAire II for less than $500. I have seen several other non-Dime USAs for under $600. The BelAire I got still had the protective plastic on the pickups, pickguard, and back panels. So it was basically a new guitar for 50+% off.

For less than $500 on a USA guit, holy hell! Cool

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:36 pm

Metal_et_al wrote:

I The BelAire I got still had the protective plastic on the pickups, pickguard, and back panels. So it was basically a new guitar for 50+% off.

Pics man pics!

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:33 pm

wstoll wrote:

Metal_et_al wrote:

I The BelAire I got still had the protective plastic on the pickups, pickguard, and back panels. So it was basically a new guitar for 50+% off.

Pics man pics!

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