Picked up a Caddy Select with EMGs

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

It's dirty and needs a serious cleaning but should turn out really nice. Seems much lighter than the others I had. Pics later.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

Got it plugged in, with all 5 strings, and had forgotten how HUGE the EMGs sound. Even with dirty old used strings they're awesome!

Also picked up a vintage Electra X230 with OHSC.

Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 4711 Location: Dayton, OH

Nice scores Lon! I really like the Caddy.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

Thanks. I looks clean in the pic but its pretty dirty, I'm just feeling lousy today and don't feel like cleaning it. She's gonna shine though, this one will hurt to sell.

Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 1740 Location: in the past

the caddy is nice but the electra is super nice!!!

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

Thanks. The Electra has more than its share if dings around the back edges but the top is in excellent shape. The bridge is also a Gibson. The last owner lost a couple of saddles from the original and couldn't find replacements so he put the Gibson one on there. With the 5 way rotary knob and two mini toggles there are a ridiculous amount of tones coming out of this thing. I may try and keep the Caddy if I can just sell the other stuff I have for sale. I can't give away that Stylist I have or the Fender Abigail Ybarra CS69 pickups. People are paying more on eBay than I have mine for BIN. Makes no sense.

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

I really like the Electra!!

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:20 pm

Both are sweet scores but the top on that Electra is Saweet!!!

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:47 pm

Fan or openbook headstock on that Electra?

I know people who actively chase the 1976 only openbook version

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

Fan, 77-81. I'm always amazed at the quality of the old Dean imports. I don't remember when the Selects went away but this thing is just super solid. I'm taking a break and letting the second coat of lemon oil settle.

Joined: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 71

Is there anything a Dean brother/member can say to cause a revolt? I'll find out soon...I love the Cadillacs and love that Electra. I absolutely cannot stand EMGs and V headstocks. None of my Cadillacs has the obtrusive, massive V. I may have to start a new topic on this...we will see. The Natives have spoken.

...wisdom through opining

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

I don't like the V headstocks either, but this guitar is just really nice. Here's a crappy video I just made.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=HLJTEI_szSg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DHLJTEI_szSg%26feature%3Dyoutube_gdata_player

Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 666 Location: Dallas,TX.

That would look nice beside my select v. Razz

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 5799

Sure would! Very Happy

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:14 am

I like the traditional Dean V headstock as long as it is not the super wide version. The ECS Czech's had the best version headstock, small and compact. It also looks best on a V body

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:30 am

Win and Win!!!!

I always wanted an Electra. I think I actuially have a Phaser module somewhere for one...

Not a fan of EMG's, but if you dig'em, rock 'em!

Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 4253 Location: Derry, N Ireland

Love that Caddy Lon, I can see why you would want to keep her.

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 10203 Location: New Jersey USA

That Electra is super nice Lon. The Caddy aint bad either, but the Electra is the shiz. Nice score.