The polls closed at 11:59 pm central time last night. All votes have been counted. Each cast ballot was printed off for a physical record until the voting was finished. The printed ballots were counted and compared to the votes as tracked in the DOA Member List master file. The figures from each side balanced to each other. That's a good thing.

From a membership pool of 254, a total of 86 ballots were cast in the election. That works out to a 33.8583% participation rate. I would've liked to have gotten a higher percentage rate(over 40%), but I think that getting over a third of the group to vote on this matter is a pretty strong showing. Everyone that took the time to vote should be commended for participating in the process.

Before we get to the results, let's clarify a few things:
1. This election was tracked in the state of Missouri, not Florida. No hanging chad issues or arguing over the voting intent of some 115-year-old lady who decided to partially mark all of the boxes.
2. As stated, a hardcopy of all votes has been maintained. The copies will be inserted in the office shredder some time tomorrow. They were kept as a backup in the event that I lost the master file. I hate to even say anything about losing the master file, as I don't want to retype it. Ever.
3. The votes cast by individual members will remain a secret. Period. I'm the only one who know how individual members voted and the column will be deleted from the member list at the same time the hardcopies go in the shredder.
4. Voting results are final.

And now, for the official DOA President Voting Results.........

53 votes for BraveDave
15 votes for Jeff/100% Tone
14 votes for Randall
3 votes to Abstain
1 vote for Ozz

Again, thanks to all who participated.

Jim
DOA Proxy Judge

Hey gang, does anyone know any decent links where I could learn a bit more about how finishes are applied? Someone was mentioning some fancy technique 'painting then sanding then painting again' and I'd like to know more about it.

Cheers!

Here's a text I wrote for ENFORCER's first original song!

I tried to stay well ehhh...within a certain genre...ehhhh TANKARD comes to mind!

Alcoholic Invasion

In this bar is where we’ll meet
We go there every night
Smoke some dope and use some speed
We’re drinking alcohol

We’re drinking till the night has gone
Sleeping where we stand
We puke when all the beer is done
Then give another round

You know it’s time alcoholic invasion
Drinking beer and wine alcoholic invasion
Till the morning comes alcoholic invasion
We puke and dance alcoholic invasion

The rumour spread across our town
The cops they gathered round
We smashed their cars and burnt them down
Then gave them a pack o beer

After 60 6 packs we all could get along
Cops and thrashers hand in hand
Thrashin’ and moshing to a metal song
sobriety was forever banned

You know it’s time alcoholic invasion
Drinking beer and wine alcoholic invasion
Till the morning comes alcoholic invasion
We puke and dance alcoholic invasion

The morning after our heads explode
But we never come to sense
Keep drinking according to our code
A party among friends

You know it’s time alcoholic invasion
Drinking beer and wine alcoholic invasion
Till the morning comes alcoholic invasion
We puke and dance alcoholic invasion

Has there been any luck in restoring the old data?

haha

look at this:

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=681

I have sent them out today. Dana, I sent you the rest of teh material you requested as well. Hans, you have both teh odl stuff and the wicked ways coming, although coming over seas it may take a while. just an FYI.

Rich, did you get the Blue Z I sent you?

Mike, what did you decide about what we discussed last week? I'm sorry, but I was not able to check my pm's before the site crashed. If you guys could send me a pm, that would be great.
Dana <~~~

I recently got a vintage Z, but I'd like one to be able to play out with and not worry to much about it. Color is really no preference to me, so really anything goes. As long as it sounds beautiful. If anyone has anything let me know.


Will Davis

I like the '79 reissues a lot! I love their look but I have yet to play one. How are they? Do they need a pickup change? How is the playability and sustain etc.

I was never really interested in Deans until I saw this photo and it hooked me :



I am a huge old Slayer fan (mostly pre-RIB stuff)

HEY MAN , YOU STILL GOT THAT WHITE 79 ML ?

I want back

Dave at B and T, or anyone else: Know anyone who can install a recessed Floyd on an arched top Icon for me? I want two, an Amberburst and the Blue Quilt. Gregory? Got a top notch install/tech? Shoot me a quote for these two, with cases and gold plated double locking floyds. I'm a iconmaniac, and I don't care who knows it. Hey, I'm not wearing any pants!

Ok, I know I'm the last to ask this question, but IF we go back to the old forum, can we get our old name & info back?? I joind this thing like in the first few days it was open. I don't want to start from ZERO again.

http://www.musclecarcalendar.com/MCC%20video/MCC%20video.htm

We were one of a few metal bands set to play a combined show in Tampa, Fl. With “Nasty Savage” and some others.

During sound check earlier that day a power surge blew my Marhall heads...

Arriving at the show I noticed a slew of Harleys in the parking area…a lot of them. These looked like real hard core bikers not weekend warriors.
As I entered the back stage area I also noticed that some professional wrestlers had arrived and were mingling (big names in the business) with some of the band members.

The crowed was pretty dosed buy the time I took the stage. As we jolted into the first song the singer ran on the stage and as he did his spiked armband racked across my shoulder …I could feel the blood wet my back but I had to play on…of course! (still have the scare today)
During the second song my top E string broke…how many times has your top E string broken?..that was the first and last time it ever happened to me…I had to rewrite parts as I played them to finish the song. I didn't have a backup guitars so I was forced to use David Austin's(Nasty Savage) entire rig to finish the show.

Toward the end of our set one of the motorcycle gangers jumped on stage right on front of me and started jumping up a down. Just about the time I was gonna give him a big boot to the head…while still playing of course…one of our road crew pulled off a killer football tackle that took them flying into the frolicking mosh pit. One of the bikers pulled a knife but some of the wrestlers chased them outside.
Chairs came from out of the crowed and one was broken over some else’s back. At this point some guys ran outside and others pursued. One guy was chased to a strip club next door but they where run off by the owner wielding a sawed off shot gun…oh, did I mention that the strip club owner didn’t have any arms from the elbows down!

The crowed chased the guys to a hotel stairway next door where they caught them…you know what happens here. At this time I was standing outside witnessing this when a pizza guy pulled behind me, got out and ran up the stairs…around this malay to deliver his Pizza. When he came back he started yelling that someone had stolen his car and accused me because I had been standing right buy it…I didn’t even notice that someone had taken it with everything that was going on…and why did he leave it running in this part of town.


Another night we went outside..we noticed one guy sitting in a car as others surrounded him yelling obscenities…the guy in the car was loading a gun. He warned the crowed that he was gonna use it but they didn’t listen…the crowed was to stirred up. He pulled the trigger ending another guys life…right in front of me. The guy with the gun took off running and one of my friends chased him down and tackled him. They held him til police arrived.

I condensed these stories the best I could. I know it seems a little far-fetched but I swear it’s truthful…


PEACE OUT!

Hey guys...sorry no pix yet...just posting what I'm gonna need in the near future for it...
Chrome Grovers
Dean neck (pref. duckbill 'stock but I'll take any of the smaller ones)
1 Dimebucker
Either 1 Dean Rail Humbucker & a single Rail pup or 2 singles, depending on what the body is drilled for that I'm getting (tomorrow) from Mike
5 way Switch, etc. (parts)
Whatever bridge it's routed for in chrome
More info to come to'w when I get the body. I'll post pix of the body so you guys can see what I'm gonna need.
Alan

Well i guess this is the ? on some people's mind

I guess Dana posted bout shipping something to me in MI before the forum went down (i didnt see it) and people wondered , so here is the answer:

Yes and No ...Dana shipped me something to my g/f's house i practicly moved into my g/f's house in Temperance MI...i live their bout 5 out of 7 days a week

I only come home when im forced to or i need something from here (or to visit the forum)

So hope this clears up any confusion and answers any questions



Rich

who are these people on ebay:

1aelsirap


wallyyfm


?????



Thanks
Rich

ok since the forum went down i lost all that info and a whole lot more so i need the hotel info again i cant even remember the hotel name


Thanks
Rich

Dean, did you make this and is the story true in the listing?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2577971456&category=33040

http://truemetal.org/metalwallpaper/indexad.html
All of your favourite metal album covers presented in large wallpaper format. Some scans are better than others, so mileage may vary.

I'd like to know what your thoughts are on it in general. Tone...fit and finish etc....

I don't recall any one owning one here on the board....

Has been posted at the main page of www.deanguitars.com

Every model got very good reviews. Can't wait to get my TC V!

Mikko

Hey Hans!

Wanna go safe? SBetter switch to this brand....
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=882

AC/DC- Back in Black
I know it's an easy song to play. But Im pretty proud of it because I was very young and learned it all by ears.

MP3 has now officially closed it's doors (hopefully anyone that wanted them downloaded some of our songs!). They were a great service to independent bands and will be sorely missed.

On to the new. The official Ezra Stone webpage will be up shortly (not that anyone is really waiting on it! ).

R.I.P. MP3.com - you will be missed!

I originally did this with a drum machine and decided to try and do them myself - so don't be too harsh on the non drummer. Oh yeah, I can't sing, or write lyrics that well either, and my guitar playing has always been suspect - but figured what the heck

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/VirtualStudios/Listen/detail.php?eltid=13747


edit - helps when you include a url

I just saw a Sweet Lefty Goldtop double P-90'ed EVO and a Georgous Lefty Tiger Eye Quilt top EVO at Legends Guitar in Tampa ,4340 W. Hillsbourgh Ave. www.legendsmusic.com 813.348.0688 Tell them Gene sent ya cause I dont work there. 3 good guys in there Kent, Beau, and Charles. They had a few other Leftys including a couple basses.

Life is Good!

I am new so I hope these posts are cool. I make nothing from them other than maybe connect you with some good guitars. That kinda kharma I enjoy.

Saw several Deans at Legends Music in Tampa and way to many to list them all. These are the ones I thought you might like. Since they were all new I wont post prices esp. since I didn't write any down but they did tell me to give the Hardtail prices.
www.legendsmusic.com

'79's:
Cherryburst Z
Brazilliaburst ML
White w/ Black binding Just Sold

TC:
Dark Cherry V Very Sweet!
Caddy looks like the one in one of you fella's avatar only more brownish than Black with KILLER Flametop.

Hardtail:
Trans Blue!! Stunning $2300 cant remember if Flametop or Quilt top
Natural OMG!! The Flame was great! $2100
Sunburst equally beautiful $2100

Basses:
RH8 Dark Quilty beauty
RH4
Demonater
and aboutr 10 other makes and models

Kent has a huge selection of all the models it seemed. Some very cool looking 12 string Sarasotas. Might have to get me a Sarasota 6 and 12 set.

Hardtails come with cases and everything else case extra.

Looking forward to seeing Tampa tomorrow night and Jacksonville on Friday. Have to get up to Jacksonville early on Friday and get a lil guitar trolling going on. Never know what ya might find in some corner. Anyone looking for something in paticular?

These will be my 3rd and 4th shows of the tour. Who other than Ozz went to a show this tour of these bands?

Sorry folks, were running a battery of tests on our server right now, and had to temporarily take the forum down.

We don't plan to go down again... so post away.

Dean Webteam

you may need to save your images to a separate directory but they can be added

Hey here's a site with some CRAZY pointy ones: http://www.abstractguitars.com/guitars/guitars.htmSome of them are pretty cool, some unoriginal, some just weird.[/url]

http://www.geocities.com/eagle12999/DSCF0006.JPG[/code]

I think Dave needs this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2577971456&category=33040

Hi all! I am interested in a Hard Tail, but don't know which would be best. I do know I just want a classic black model with chrome hardware. But, is the standard rounded neck shape better than the Collector's edition V shape? I currently have an Evo Deluxe and love the neck and how does a HT neck compare?

What would I expect to pay?? $1500+?

Thanks!
Rich

Thought you might like this...
I'm not a cat person myself, and this one could maybe be a bit annoying to have in the house for a longer time, even for you....

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=801

http://www.pinksteel.org/

I HAVE NEVER GOT TO SEE HIM PLAY IN PERSON THOUGH I'D REAL;LY LIKE TO. GREAT RIFF WRITER ,SOLOIST, AND SONG WRITER. HE'S FROM CINCINNATI OHIO(GO BENGALS) HAVE A COUPLE OF HIS ALBUMS. HE'S HAD A COUPLE OF CHICKS SING LEAD IN SERVERAL OF HIS RELEASES. CHASTAIN "FOR THOSE WHO DARE" FEATURES LEATHER LEONE. I KNOW OTHER RELEASES FEATURE KATE FRENCH. HIS RIFFING STYLE IS THAT OF MUSTAINE, SCHENKER, OLIVA KINDA OS STUFF. REALLY HE'S JUST A GREAT GUITARIST.

I LIVE NEAR YOUNGSTOWN OHIO. I ACTUALLY LIVE IN A TOWN CALLED COLUMBIANA OHIO. A NICE LITTLE TOWN REALLY. I KNOW I'VE, AT LEAST I THOUGHT SOME GUYS FROM CINCINNATI HERE AT THE FORUM.

Evry1 post the thing they want to quote here... Whenever you feel like it...

"Ive got more frinds like you, what do i do!!!???!!!"

Don't forget to drop me a note when you get your bass, so that I can update the member list for who got what serial number.

You can either send it via email to doa_jim@hotmail.com or drop me a private message.

Jim

Hey ya'll, I'm back to the forum here. Guess I missed the big brew ha ha that went down with the server and all. Speaking of which has that all been fixed now?

Just wanted to say you guys and this club rocks. And to throw some stuff out. I've been wanting to put together a good system for my electric. Right now I'm just using a Vox 15W Practice Amp and a Digitech preset sound modifyer.. the Digitech pedal is cool but it's not mine.. and obviously i need help with my amp.

So what kind of amp do you guys recommend for light stage performance.. pedals.. and such.. i see artists all the time with that board by their feet with all those pedals and i have no idea what that's all about..

-mb

A bit excited to hear your verdict on this thread.

I founf the following clip, and I thought it was hillarious...!

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=765

The clip is fairly large, but you should be able to stream it, and you'll soon get the idea...

So, how about it?
Got a sense of humor?

....and the following clip might just also get the brits going....

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=667

DEFINITELY !!

After months of waiting .... FINALLY !!
I tell you ---- it was definitely worth the wait !!

Thanks to Elliott, Dean Z, Dave (hunter) and everyone involved to make this happen !!

And last but not least - Dave @ Bass & Treble !! You are DA MAN DAVE !!!

Thanks

not the best pics but .....







.....pics for now ...hahaha..... review later ....

hehehehe... sorry Hans no pose for now ! I'll ask Ziggy to come down and shoot on friday and a few beers !!

CHEERS ALL !!! I'm ONE HAPPY DUDE TODAY !! WOOOOHOOOO

Now I'm getting impatient.......
Can't log in, Can't find the administrator. Won't let me reply to a post. What's going on........ARRRGHHHHHH

Says, my login name is already taken.

BIGDOG

Im new, hello! Well, im just wondering, wasnt it so that the next DOA geetaar will be a ML? And in that case, what finish will it have?

Whats your opinion?

Tiger eye for me...

Anyone catch this TV ad for Target over the Thanksgiving Holiday? Features Mr. Bun E. Carlos and the drummer from the Donna's.

- Craig

http://www.rockingvan.com/thedonnas/torry-and-bune.mpg

anyone?

I'm under the impression that there are many skillfull people attending this board. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them when it comes to guitar setups....

Of course everybody has their own preferences regarding action, playability and so on, but a short-list of tips and tricks would surely be handy!

How about a basic checklist describing a complete guitar setup from start to finish?

My main guitar for the moment is a Jackson Dinky Firestorm.
It has a Floyd Rose but I'm just as interested in fixed bridge descriptions, since my next guitar will be a Dean...

LoL, this calendar was funny!



Hans, you have 1?

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/ap/ap_story.html/Intl/AP.V3522.AP-Germany-Canniba.html

forgot to mention the cannibal part

Anyone know where to buy one of these cheap ?

or... does anyone have one to sell !!

A friend of mine desperately needs one .....

Radial Tonebone Hot British

Just needed a toggle knob for my '79 r/i Z(bought used),I busted the original & the standard ones didn't fit...
E-mailed CS,got one the next week(early)!!!

Rock!!!

I found this...

http://walagata.com/


easy to sign up

Forum Members and Guests ~
The Dean Guitar server became corrupted over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The forum data was the only data we have not able to recover.

We sent the drive from the server to a data recovery specialist and are awaiting an answer. We should know sometime tomorrow (Thursday Dec. 4th). If the forum data is recovered, we of course will bring it back.

At this point, we are wondering if this current forum software is better then the previous software. Please keep in mind that Pete has not yet customized the current software. If we decide to go with this, Pete will add all the features we have all become used to including; the different categories, recent post list, picture posting, etc. If we recover the date, we feel we can import it into this forum software as well.

Looking for your input.

Once again, thanks for all your support and helping to make Dean Guitars and the Dean Forum a big success.

Kindest regards,
Dean B. Zelinsky

hey dana heres a Z to match your ML

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2578769249&category=41435



rich

Just learned that the original crew of "The Mothers of Invention" as heard on amongst other albums, Freak Out and Sheik Yerbouti are coming to my hometown to do a show!

Imagine that! These guys usually play for thousands, and this time they are playing at my local pub!!!
100 tickets go out on sale today, and I'm stuck here at work!!!

Aaaraaraaaarararrgghhhhhh!!!!

I will drive directly from work to the pub and see if I can get my hands on some of the tickets...

Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck!!!

Hey tom wanted to let you know i got the gigbag i think on mon and i love it

Thanks
Rich

Cool site intro

Hey everyone,

I just got some great pics of some new Hardtails that are ready to ship. One Collector and the rest are Standards. Great colors and tops. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will email you a pic.
Sorry for the plug but I thought you all would like to know.

Dave
Bass & Treble Music

To hell with my plans for a cool photo session I wanna know what you think!

These pictures have won a lotta souls for the DEAN mania here in Holland, many say it is the nicest top they ever saw..

Some even said the Headstock looked cool as hell! On the HCAF many were blown away!

To be honest I was too when I first saw it...


I wanna thank DAVE at B & T he really is DA man, he did ecerything as promised and helped save me a lotta money!
I will certainly not hesitate to buy from him again he ROCKS!

Also my Thanx goes out to my friend Bernt who kindly helped me hosting these pics!










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PS YEAH I am growing my hair please don't laugh at me, I know I look stupid!

and it seems like a cliche, but this is teh ebst playing and best sounding DEAN I have ever played, dave set it up like a dream..

The PU's sream I doubt they are the standard DiMarzio Super Distortions, they maybe Super III's, the imprinted LOGO on teh front is different and the bass is tighter! I like em a lot!

The fit and finish are out of this world, it is indeed my dream guitar!


Cheers

Hans

Hello fellow Dean fanatics,
Does anyone know where to find a Gig Bag worthy of a Time Capsule Z. I have the Dean Gig Bag but feel that it is not adequately padded . I have a really nice Levy CM18 for my strats and would like to find someting comparable for my Z.


Thanks

trying out this polling feature.

for the topic a map of the most recent quakes located under Mt. Ranier

If your in the Market for a Dean guitar Dave is your man. I just bought a cadillac select from him and he was great to work with. Just thought I would pass along to you all. Here is his web site:

http://www.basstreble.com/

[url]hillinstruments.com/history.htm[/url]

go to hillinstruments.com and the history page if this does not work

Yay!! I'm excited! I got 2 vintage Flame Series Z's today. One in the standard Trans Red, and the other one is Trans Cherryburst. Both of them had fret jobs and pro setups earlier this year, and I got the receipts for the work done. They both play and sound great! They're more "players grade" I guess you'd say, but still in decent shape. One of them is a '79 model, and has the "PATENTS PENDING" stamped under the "Made in USA." Pretty cool...I don't have another one like that. I'll post some pics this weekend. Sorry I don't have any yet.
Dana <~~~

Now that I got my new ML, i've made a sad choice, to sell me Ibanez. I know your all Dean lovers, but if anyone here is looking for a great Ibanez Rg 760, take a look at the one I'm selling.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2578235753

Ok Kids...

Everyone that ordered an '03 DOA bass sounds like they're happy with their purchase... I know I am.

So, would anyone be interested in making it a tradition?... I, for one, would.

We could make this easy on ourselves, and get the same basic package as far as hardware goes... I love the tone I get from the Caddy... I'd love to have a set neck ML to go along with it.

Let's come together one more time, low end brothers of love, and see if we can make this happen again. All we have to do is show Elliot the appropriate amount of interest, and we can make this happen.

I'll volunteer to keep track of numbers and such again this year, unless some one else wants to take the lead...


Let's hear from the bass players....



Dave

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? Anyone?

another pointy one

So much for the 'turd' designation. That yellow Z on e-bay is going for $800 through a back-door BIN. I've been in contact with the seller, and I would have purchased it myself if I had not just gotten those 2 Z's today. I guess my yellow ML is worth quite a bit more than what I paid for it, judging from this. Would have been a cool set to have, but 3 in a week is pushing it, for me.
Dana <~~~

Check out the new opening to the Dean website:

www.deanguitars.com

And thou newb is here! All bow to me! For I am your savior! Alright,well that may be stretching it a bit.Ah well.Thought id say Hello.So,Hello.Ill stick around if time permits,but im busy a lot these days.So,thanks for the welcomes(when and if they come).

Yours sincerly,
*insert name here*

Getting pysched (still need to take care of airfare and a car - did the hotel part already)

http://www.dozin.com/tiger/pic.asp

I was never a Grateful Dead fan - but always liked the way this guitar looked, thought it was a bc rich custom for some reason or another - what is this thing?

If I had room I'd get this myself as it's not too far from me, alas I have no room in my room for it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2577763530&category=38085

Who knows where Jamerson guitars will be in 20 years? Looks like a pretty good start to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=2579232870

I have been asked as to what pickups are in the '79 series. Curious myself, I went to the section of the site with '79 series information only to find that there is no technical specifications for these guitars! 1) Does anyone know what pickups are in the '79 series (the Select series too)? 2) Why isn't there any technical info on these guitars?

Thanks in advance.

Your friendly neighborhood shredder, THOR.

http://www.carlmartin.com/

Will somebody please buy this, the temptation is becoming unbearable!!!

http://www.gbase.com/guitar_picture.asp?guitar=510842

so.. how many pay attention to what's in the control cavity of their guitars??

i'm thinking of rewiring my DOA Caddy to a Jimmy Page LP setup.. i want something really flexible.. and 21 tones from that circuit *just* might do it..

i'm giving some thought to also using NOS Bumblebee caps.. i'm not thinking of getting really snotty like some LP owners, but something that will help bring out some tone.. what have some of you used for caps?? sizes/OEMs.. and how did you wire them up??

i switched to the EMG-HZ H4's.. they are really hot pups.. but, are way bright.. using the stock wiring of the caddy, they are piercingly bright.. i have to turn the tone(s) off to get something somewhat useable..

i've been looking at Tom Holmes pickups.. and i've played a Roswell Rhoades (aluminium) that used one of his PAFs, and they are really nice.. but, not cheap.. this might seem like overkill for a MIK, but i figure that i could always transfer them.. haha, pups that cost more than the guitar they are in!!

anyway.. if all of it falls to shiesse.. i'll just install the setup from the TC3's in it..

I was wondering,is there any good,cheap dealers that any of you know of? (For Dean of course)

if Bolt on's are worse than set necks

then why dose the Phantom ML X sound better than the 79 series???

Ha ha I bought the first one and now I can't stop playin' it.

so now I am getting a second one in, they are great for us penny pinchers, beyond that the pu's scream overr the ones in my 79 repro.

im lookin in on the 79 series,Z,V,ML..i dont know yet...so,what are some pros and cons on each of these comparted to the USA models?Thanks a lot for your help.Oh,and which has more of a metal sound to it?

Please Help me

They're selling the man himself.




http://www.gbase.com/gearlist/guitar_picture.asp?guitar=322679

Hey guys I just looked at the DOA 3 promo sight.. and i'm so bummed. I want to go. but there's just no way.. *sigh*

But ya'll have fun and I'll check out the pics...

-mb

Hello all,

If guys happen to have any issues with this forum, please read the 'FAQ' link which is just southeast of the Dean logo at the top of the page. It might be helpful!

yamz

http://www.gbase.com/gearlist/guitar_picture.asp?guitar=225329&home=dealer

Here's the link!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579352071&category=41435

OK guys since the old board isn't up right now, I'm gonna bring this back real quick just in case anyone's interested. If not, it's going to fleabay on Monday. I have 2 slightly used but in PERFECT shape Danelectro mini pedals for sale, 20 each or 30 for both.
One is a Mini amp/distortion. It works as a Mini amp but only with the distortion ON (there is no knob for level of distortion) if you use it with a battery. With a power cord, you can use it as a simple distortion pedal or just as a mini amp.
Next is a phaser. Works fine just with a battery but as with all pedals, you can obviously choose to use your own power source. Basically just an on/off button (footswitch) and a knob for the speed of the effect.
Lemme know if you're interested in one or the other. Reasonable offers will be considered.
Alan

Hey guys. I know a bunch of you here probably have your own websites and I'm looking to build one for myself. I want something where I'll have my own domain name, at least 250 megs of space, etc. I'd be willing to pay up to like 10 bucks or so per month, with no setup fees or anything. Lemme know if you guys know of anything good. I found this one on my own but don't know what sites are known for their servers going down, etc. and which aren't. http://ipowerweb.com/
Thanks in advance for any help!
Alan[/url][/u]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....

We're supposed to get a foot here in central PA. And it's our first storm of the season. Woo Hoo ! Bad thing is, I have a gig sat. night. I hope The weather does not keep too many people home.

well it took 3 months but I have finally listed on of "Mr Jimmy's" deans. Its the black 78 ML if you are interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579504671

Wow! This was... Wow... *Drool*

Hello Everyone, I really want a Hardtail and I'm willing to trade my 2000 PRS Singlecut(Dark Cherry Burst with birds, Mint condition) for one. If you have one you want to trade, let me know! Thanks!

Well...I'm 36 today. Happy Birthday to me!

The celebrations started last night...and no hangover today! That's a good enough B-day present so far!

Which one is better?

If anyone is out here in Southern Cali, Cheva (my band) is playing at the House of Blues at Downtown Disney this coming Wednesday, December 10th. Come show some love! I have discount tickets available. Email or PM if you're interested in attending.

BLOYD,

Anyone having trouble logging in I've tried about 5 times and my posts keep showing up as "Guest"

Yea, I've tried cleaning out the "internet options" and the other obvious stuff...oh well, my patience have runneth dry....

SEE YA!

I was just at my local guitar storeand I was trying out the Les Pauls. One fo the Deans cought my eye and I tried it out. It sounded just as good as the Les Pauls that I had been playin only half the price. It was the Dean Icon Special Select for $349.99. One of the main things I liked about it is that this guitar is SUPER light. Only thing that would have to go on it is the knobs. They just hurt your eyes when they are put with this beautiful guitar. I just want to know if this guitar is worth getting instead of something like a Les Paul custom or Standard? For the money would it be worth to maybe get the Dean Icon Special Select and maybe upgrade the pickups (don't really need to but I mostly play heavy metal) or just get a Les Paul?

Thanks.

Here 's the rule:

You post one Dean pic that you think it's the baddest and coolest ever. Until other people post another one, you can post it again!
C'mon, get them rolling!!

Of course, my pic is Dime, the man who introduced me to Dean!

Take a look

http://www.geocities.com/eagle12999

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579640537&category=41435

Okay i found this really nice, sweet DEAN! Its on ebay -of course but since i can't seem to reach my son - phantom xt , i 'm turning to you guys and your expertise. what is a Vintage 60's gold top "unplayed" Colorado worth? here is the ebay #: ebay item#2577237956. as of right now there were no bids let me know plzzzzzz. Thanks Guys!!!!!!!!!! madre de phantom

Ya know the Ebay commercials where a normal guy breaks into a big production number song about Ebay?

Last night I saw a new one, a guy singing 'On Ebay' to the tune of George Benson's 'On Broadway.' At one point in the tune (the Ebay tune's equivalent of 'I can play this here guitar') he's holdiing a Dean V.

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/video/guitar.php

Guys name is Justin King

wow - looks like a 1st grade art assignment and the teacher looked away while the kids went nutty with the glitter

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579392359&ssPageName=MERC_VI

any one got a Dean bass they want to unload cheap?

Dean MIK Caddy in a pawnshop!!!
They want WAY TOO MUCH for it($389),I think I'll offer 'em about $250ish after I sell my Blackmore strat...
It'll probably be there a while(I hope)!!!

I just received this from a friend of mine:
by Richard Forrey of the Vietnam Veterans Association
> > > > >
> > > > > Recently we asked the local TARGET store to be a proud sponsor
>of
> > > the
> > > > > Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during our spring recognition
>event.
> > > > > We received the following reply from the local TARGET
>management:
> > > > > "Veterans do not meet our area of giving. We only donate to the
>arts,
> > > > > social action groups, @#$%&$@ & lesbian causes, and education."
> > > > > So I'm thinking, if the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and
> > veterans
> > > in
> > > > > general do not meet their donation criteria, then something is
>really
> > > > > wrong at this TARGET store. We were not asking for thousands of
> > > dollars,
> > > > > not even hundreds, just a small sponsorship for a memorial
> > remembrance.
> > > > > As a follow-up, I e-mailed the TARGET U.S. corporate
>headquarters
> > > and
> > > > > their response was the same. That's their national policy.
> > > > > Then I looked into the company further. They will not allow
>the
> > > > > Marines to collect for 'Toys for Tots' at any of their stores.
>And
> > > during
> > > > > the recent Iraq deployment, they would not allow families of
>employees
> > > who
> > > > > were called up for active duty to continue their insurance
>coverage
> > > while
> > > > > they were on military service. Then as I dig further, TARGET is a
> > > > > French-owned corporation.
> > > > > Now, I'm thinking again. If TARGET can not support American
> > > Veterans,
> > > > > then why should I and my family support their stores by spending
>our
> > > hard
> > > > > earned American dollars and to have their profits sent to France.
> > > Without
> > > > > the American Vets, where would France be today?
> > > > > Feel free to pass this along to whomever you want.
> > > > > Sincerely,
> > > > > Richard Forrey
> > > > > Veterans helping Veterans

Pretty sad commentary on a corporate policy! I for one have never shopped at Target and in light of this I NEVER will.
Bill

the one without the floyd,
200 plus shipping.

DeanV

Hi, everyone! I have been waiting to see if the old forum was going to be recovered, but I think that at this point I should go ahead and do a newsletter and catch everyone up on what's going on. Needless to say, things have not exactly been what you would call "normal" around here lately. One thing is for sure - you never have to worry about things getting dull here on the Dean Guitars message board.

SERVER CORRUPTION !!!

Dean Z posted a thread about this and said that they were unsure of whether the old forum info could be recovered. I haven't heard anything definite yet, but I, like many of you, feel like it's likely that the old forum info is gone forever. I feel somewhat sad just like everyone else. To me, it's the same as if your family photos were lost in a fire. I used to go back and read the old threads and check out the pics and such. The newbies could go back and read the original forum and actually get a pretty feel for a particular members personality. We do have quite a few "outspoken" individuals and we have certainly had out share of disagreements and some rather "heated" discussions. That's to be expected from such a diverse group of people. But at the end of the day, it's all pretty harmless and most of us get along pretty well.
Let's all just heave a big collective sigh and start over. We have a lot of new members and we have an enormous amount of information, ideas, opinions. We have more people posting than ever. Yeah, it's a drag that Joe lost 6200 posts, but most of them just said "yeah!" anyway. We did lose a lot of cool stuff, but we also lost a lot of pointless stuff, too. That's not such a bad thing.
Dean Z will most likely have something definite this week and no matter what the outcome may be, we can all move forward and continue to share our love of Dean Guitars.

DOA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS !!!

Last week Jim announced the results of the election of DOA president. I am honored by the vote of cofidence that I received and I will gladly continue to serve. This is a very rewarding for me and I will give it my best effort.
I would like to congratulate Randall and Tone on a pretty impressive showing. While I enjoy being Prez, I was glad to see that they received quite a few votes themselves. This club is all about the members, not the president. I take the office somewhat seriously, but I also consider it an office of service.
A big part of the success of any organization is contributions on the part of all members. For the last two years I took a lot of the burden on myself and often found myself at a loss for quality material. In future newsletters, I intend to ask for contributions for individual members. Several new ideas were discussed during the election process and I believe many were great ideas and should be implimented.
First of all, starting in January, the newsletter will be posted monthly. There will be regular features and columns. With the loss of the old forum, this is a good time to revamp things for a fresh new start. We will feature a DOA member of the month, too. This will be a great way to put a face with the name and get to know each other. Also in the works is "Vintage Dean Guitar of the Month". We DOA members own many of the finest examples of the original guitars built from '77 - '86.
I am also going to a new format for the newsletter. While I certainly don't want to lose the personal touch, I am trying to hone my photoshop skills to make the newsletter look slicker and more professional.
When necessary, a special edition of the DOA newsletter will be posted. I am sure that when DOA III rolls around I won't want to wait until the first of the month to post pics and share the experience with those unable to attend.
I am sure that I can count on all of you to make this the best guitar message board around. The sky's the limit!

Thanks again for the chance to serve as your president. Have a great holiday season!


Brave Dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579757941&category=41435

Good price too!

Cheers

Hans

Hey guys, as you can see i am new to the forums, so please forgive me if this question is asked constantly but an answer would be much appreciated. I am very interested in purchasing a Hard Tail, however, as you can tell by the Username, I am a lefty. So I was wondering if they make lefty hard tails. thanks.

All I gotta say is.....

GO BRONCOS!!!!!!! WAY TO WHIP THOSE below 70 IQ type, WEAK, FULL OF THEMSELVES KANSAS CITY CHIEFS..

Maybe next time Eddie Kennison should #$%@ his mouth..

Check out this spread - Clinton Portis 218 rushing yards, 36 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns!!!!

simply awesome!!!

-mb

Hi Guys,

I have decided the Mockingbird is not my cuppa tea altough I still love it's looks!

I am GASSING BIG time over the trans red V on ebay, it has been for sale 3 or 4 times and didn't sell so I guess it's not really a biggie.

But I am negotiating with the guy to buy it, we're almost there, please don't bid on it!

So very soon I could have my first V!

Cheers

Hans

Im looking forward to buy a new amp. Im wondering can anyone give me an advise on that. I prefer the small one because I live in an apartment, so there's no use for the big one. How 'bout Marshall?

... that my birthday would also be the day that all the Pearl harbor/declare war on japan thing. what a crummy day for a Birthday. At any rate... I don;t FEEL older... thankfully... lol

anyone have an amp head (guitar or bass doesnt matter) for sale cheap or know of one anywhere for sale cheap??



thanks
Rich

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579757941&category=41435

*drool*

this is for dischord, please no one bid on them until he says no.

They make match with you ML.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2577518753&category=41435

Killer mixer, even better price. Time to go wreck my car in the almost white out snowy conditions and play.

Hi All:

This new forum just is not working for me. When I last logged in, I did have 3 PM's, but when I went to check them, it just logged me out and now I can't access my ID. So, I'm not ignoring you, I just cant get to my messages! I was away in Vegas last week and will be in the Caribbean next week - yeah I know - tough eh??

I know some of you get all bent when someone says I'm going away or whatever, but I also know some have been looking for me. I just don't want any of my buds thinking I'm ignoring them. I'm still here, just not having any luck with this new site!!

Dizzy

...

I am also selling the 79 with the Floyd for 350 plus shipping if anyone is interested. 350 is NOT firm. I will entertain offers.

I also have that set neck Phantom for 250 plus shipping.

DeanV

I call this shot "The bastard sons and daughters of the Classes of '57, '58, and '59"

Starting on the left is Brown Dawg, Cherry Baby, KV, Blackie, Lil Lester, NT, Whackhead and DV. After a month with DV, I gotta say the Korina Czech V's are great IMHO. I want a Z from the series!

As I'm trying to learn more about the guitar I'm wondering, what classifies a Guitar as a Jazz Guitar or a Rock Guitar and etc ?

Pardon the newbie question but I figure this would be the best place to ask.

I guess I have a moderate gift. I can generally figure out chord changes to songs on guitar with a little effort, thought I do get stumped sometimes. (of course with the internet I don't have to do it much anymore). I can 'hear chords' if that makes sense to you. I love to harmonize and it comes naturally to me. I'm far from an accomplished guitar player, but I'm a passable rhythm player. I grew up studying trumpet.

I guess the reason I'm asking is because every once in a while I'll come across somebody with so much God-given natural talent that it just astounds me. I'm playing with a new bass player at church that's like that. He has perfect pitch, but not just for individual notes. He can listen to a song he's never heard before and write out the chords. And not just basic I-IV-V stuff either. I can recognize certain progressions, but this guy hears the EXACT progressions and also can determine what key it's in.

I've also played with guitarists that had great chops and could play anything, but had no idea what they were playing. They just played. From rehearsal to rehearsal, they didn't remember which key I had written out the arrangements in, because it didn't matter to them in the least. I knew a sax player like that once, too. He could barely read music, yet he could play Tower of Power stuff by ear. He could also solo like no other.

Hey, I'm not jealous. OK, I take that back. I'm very jealous, and I guess I'll just never understand it. Except for harmonizing, I have to work for almost everything I do musically. I'm truely thankful for the talent I do have, and music has brought me much joy throughout my life. I just sometimes wonder what it would be like to have an incredible gift like some do.

Hey Everyone,

I just got a very nice JCM800 100 watt halfstack in on trade. Model 2203 amp with a matching 1960A JCM800 cab. Thought I would offer it to my friends here first. I can't give it away, but it will be worth every penny. This is a cool piece. It has a nick here or there but nothing bad. Let me know.

Dave
Bass & Treble Music

...and a new holiday intro.

So please go to the frontpage www.deanguitars.com and check it out!

Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Dean Z

Okay......what next. Need help with login/new registration

Tried to login under my newest registration and it won't work.
Tried to register under a new name, but because my email address is the same, it won't let me.....says that email is already registered to someone else.........yeah ............ME!

What the heck do I do next.......Anyone.

Where is Mark when you need him most (Lewnworks)

Now that I've finally been able to find a few spare hours of copious free time away from work, what's the first thing I do?

I called B&T Dave and Dean and officially get the ball rolling on the first couple of these customs. These are going to be really different, but I'm finally going to have my cake and eat it too. It'll be the first guitars I've ever owned where the electronics are factored in from the get go, which for me is a dream come true.

Dean's in the process of locating the tops of my dreams and I'm finishing up the PCB layouts for the electronics. I'll save the details for later, but these are gonna be damn cool not just electronically, but the whole package.

Many thanks to B&T Dave and Dean for working with me on this (I'm painfully aware my wants are way out in left field), and especially my wife for insisting I get these done.

My biggest dilemma now that the nuts and bolts are figured out is deciding on color schemes. I'm having a hard time calling the ball on that part.

I am seriously upset by this. He's on a venthilator and has a broken vertebre in his neck plus 8 broken ribs. I hope he's ok. Ozzy was my fave for a long time. I name my boy after Randy Rhoads. I am the first person to say I have no sympathy for the morons who kill themselves and screw themselves up with drugs and Ozzy is no different but I have a special affinity for him and I dread the day he dies. I didn't think it would bother me to hear anything like this about him but I am truly sad.

Hope he's going to be ok.

DeanV

CHOCOLATE.....HA HA HA I melted and worked with chocolate.

I turned raw chocolate and turned it into bitter sweet chocolate truffles. (they were so good I almost dropped Dead {Chocoholic thing})

This may sound wierd but yes I am proud of the fact I can work with the second hardest ingredient to cook with out burning it. (the hardest is melting using water sugar)

wait I have a pic for this one...


its only half the batch the other is covered with white chocolate fudge.

I was wondering if there was a place to buy dean guitar parts; A store I could go to or online? Thanks.

ps sorry if I posted this in the wrong place

Help me choose between these two...please!

A Dean,TC,ML,Trans Black
Or...
A ENGL Powerball,or Savage 120...not sure on which one just yet...
or...
A THD Univalve w/ Marshall 4x12


Note:
None of these or soon to be items...it will take a while before i obtain the one i decide on...

I tend to spend some time on eBay while at the office (bad employee, no cookie!) and there are tons of these axes on there at all times. Is this the new/cheap version of Cort and the other cheaper guitar makers of the late 80's? Haven't really kept up with the times.

I went to my local GC tonight to look for a used Fender amp. As I was browsing the store for the third or fourth time I noticed an ML kinda shaped guitar way in the back of the huge mass of used ones. I saw the name Carvin and stretched back there and pulled it out. I had never actually seen a Carvin because as you all know they're mail order only. I get the catalogs and they look great, I've heard great things, but never actually seen one. This thing has some weight to it! (I like that). It's all black, looks to be neck thru (I do research when I get home and find it's solid maple with a set neck and a very smooth heel), 2 humbuckers, 3 way switch, 2 toggles for tapping the humbuckers, 2 volume controls and 1 tone control. Brass nut. Kahler Pro trem, Schaller tuners, ebony fretboard and big frets on the big chunky LP like neck. 24 frets. So far I'm in love. I look it over and then head for an amp! I plug into a modest 25 watt Fender and holy cow! Using my trusty Dean pick I play some power chords and some scales and generally just noodle around for about 30 minutes. Sounds great distorted and clean. There's gotta be a catch right? I can't find anything wrong with this guitar, other than the fact that it's not mine. Finally a sales guy comes around and I say "I'll give you $200 out the door". They're asking twice that. He checks the computer, talks to The Man, I fork over $200 and run outta there. I get home and do my research and find that it's an 84-86 model (close as I can track it down with these options) V220. I'll get some pics the next couple of days, but here's a couple of ones very similar to mine. I'm a happy camper!

M-16 machine gun guitar.
Don't know if it's worth $800 but it's cool anyway.
The trigger is the pup seletor. *nice touch*

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579917015&category=2384

F*ck, I hope in a few years they'll be No 1!!!!


AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Second-Best-Selling Album of All Time - Dec. 9, 2003

AC/DC's 1980 album, "Back in Black", has been certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the world's second-best-selling album. At 42 million copies sold, it lags only behind Michael Jackson's "Thriller", which moved more than 56 million copies.

OK, now let's see what you guys like the best, just for fun OK!

Hard for me since I didn't list my fav brand you wouldn't know what I was talking about!

I'll just go with heineken, it's good, I like Warsteiner a lot too!

What do you think? Just askin..

MAN ITS SO SWEET NATURAL KORINA LOOK TO IT. SOUNDS AWESOME THOUGH MY LANEY HALF STACK. I'AM VERY HAPPY WITH. I MY SWITCH THE BRIDGE PICKUP. I LIKE THE NECK PICKUP IN IT SO WILL SEE.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2579876098&category=41435

I just received an Avalanche J guitar from Dave at Bass & Treble.I haven't plugged it in yet but I CANNOT believe the quality and playability of this thing ! It's AWESOME.This thing isn't a toy by any means.it plays great.If anyone is looking for a childs guitar call Dave.Great product and a great price!That's Dean for you.Thanks Dave,you're the man.

Ken

Well, the yellow Dean Z arrived today at work. I cannot play it yet as it's detuned and I am of course "at work". All I can say is if this is a "Turd", I'd sure love to see thier good work. This guitar is truly beautiful!!! Two thumbs up!!

Not bragging but just to show that I do know a nice guitar when I see one, I do have a nice collection including 5 Gibson Historic Les Pauls, 4 Hamer USA Standards, Fender Custom shop stuff etc. I work part time as a guitar salesman at a local music store thats a dealer for McInturff, Gibson, Fender, Modulus, Parker, Breedlove, Taylor etc... Playing for 30 years!!

This is a beautiful addition to my collection!

BTW- I've owned quite a few vintage Deans in the past and like a dumbass, sold em.

Also, I just talked to Dave at B&T about a Private Stash!!

For Sale- Peavey EVH model, USA, all black, D-Tuna, all original, Ex Cond, no case, ... $399

For Sale- Fender Ritchie Sambora Stratocaster (Mexican), Lake Placid Blue, mint, all original, Floyd Rose, w/tweed case ... $399

We've had quite a few folks recently join the group. Please join me in wishing them a big "welcome to the group". Their screen names are:
Klainn
BassicInstinct
liipotin
BTMN(yes, he just signed up....)
allthedamagedone
Iva
xtremca
twnxs
JimiFan
mindcage

For the new folks, participation and pictures are strongly encouraged and welcomed.

Jim
DOA Number Issuer

Have you seen this before?

This is the newest addition to my Dean ML Fam. Yes it is another ML, but hey it is to verify the record that I now have 3 MLs. I had to post it. THe reason why is because I asked for some dean picks and a pair of straps to go with this purchase. As far as the straps went I had no idea that they were going to be dean straps. All I asked for was plain black ones. So, I hope B&T is paying attention.

DAVE AT BASS AND TREBLE MUSIC YOU WENT ABOVE THE CALL BY SENDING ME THOSE DEAN STRAPS. THANK YOU

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

/jeff smoots

Well.Here's another Q from me.What do u guys think of THD amps?

Try this link:

http://www.nobitching.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1006

http://www.gdd.net/bkholiday/index.php

Anyone know what's going on with the Dean shop online? It seems like they have been down for weeks! bad timing with the holidays here....comments...

Nothing special. Just a chat room.

Dan,
I sent you an email for you to do your magic on if you could please. the print for the V is on the way.
Thanks,
Bill

I've caught the killer super death flu. ugh. Death would be far more preferable to this. I don;t even think I can begin to explain how bad I feel. Been home last two days frfom work, plus today, think I'm going ot have to take myself tot eh Doctor, and man I Hate doctors, no offense, just a preferance. been drinking tons of water, tea, and apple juice, and trying to sleep as much as I can... my fever finally broke, and I'm at a normal temperature, but I can't get rid of this head cold. Got the headache/cough/sore throat/stoped up nose. UGH! anyways, so if any of my posts lately have been fruity, I blame it all on the fever!

Has there ever been a gold top Cadillac?

Forgive me as I am a recovering LP lover.

Is one able to order a Time Capsule made out of maple? Weight is not an issue for me, it is actually preferable.

Hi guys, my brother is wanting to learn guitar and I thought it might be nice if I bought him his first. Maybe a Dean? He is a lefty so I'd have to find a Dean acoustic model that is available for left handed players. Does anyone have recomendations?
I don't know much about dean acoustic models. I can't afford to spend much at this time.

Thanks!!
Rich

Okay guys, it seems that if you order the 'KISS Symphony' Pay-Per-View this Friday (Dec 12th) that you get the DVD free as well! How's that for cool!?!

As usual this offer is probably only good for you guys in the US....meaning I'm sorta sh!t-outta-luck here in Canada (argh!)...but I thought some of you might be interested seeing as I know there are some fans here on the boards.

Here's the details....

http://www.kissppvcontest.com/

I'm new to the forum, but I just have to let everyone know about how great the edge q 4's are live.I just used my trans black,trans blue and trans red q's opening for Diamond David Lee Roth on 12/9 and Ratt on 11/28 in my 80's cover band and the audience raved about my basses sounds and looks.I can't wait until I get to use them in my soon to be resurrected original band: UNTAMED.yours in bass and DEAN; the bass elf

any one got any tips on playing Hanger 18? It has some cords I am not used to seeing and my fret hand keeps cramping.

Since I'm kinda thinning the herd a little, might as well see if anyone is interested in the following as well....


Audio Centron 16 channel mixer
16 XLR or 1/4" inputs
Left/Right sends (Main sends)
Effects send/return
monitor send/return
2 subgroups
Kind of a lightweight mixer.... good for practice or small gigs... no flight case or anything...


Digitech BP200 bass multi effect unit
40 factory, 40 user slots... programmable
Bunch of different effects and amp/cab emulators... wah, whammy, detune, phaser, flanger, chorus, od/distortion, delay... and some others I can't remember off the top of my head...
Original box, manual & power supply


PM or email me for pics & prices if interested...





Dave

It an O'Hagan Shark. I'll post pictures of the actual guitar when I can. Here's an article from Vintage guitar magazine about them. http://www.vguitar.com/brands/details.asp?ID=86

Here's what it looks like..

Just thought this one was cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2365829363&category=2384&rd=1

They have been using the same freakin home page for years. Now everytime I log on its a different home page. WTF Man?? They change that s#%t more than I change my username here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366104022&category=41435

If you are getting massive emails from me, I sincerely apologize. I opened an attachment (like an idiot) and got a nice little email virus. Does anyone know what the name is? I coul delete it if i could find it. Anyone? Anyone?

Hi guys !!

I won that guitar on ebay, it's a Custom Hand Crafted Europe (Czech Republic) FLying V

Here is the link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41435&item=2579473481

I'd like to know if I got a good deal ?

and if anyone could give me some info about it, Is there a way to date it with the serial ?

thanks a lot !!

I found this while lurking around the site that Rand-O-Monium posted a link to in another thread.


L8r,
T.

he hosts this pic of DEAN Z holding supposedly teh first one of teh limited Batch BB 79 series DEANs..



What do you guys think it this a 79 series or a TC...if it is indeed a 79 they did a helluva job in Korea!

It looks gorgeous IMO!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366134542&category=41435


WOW

ok, just after an hour at work today, we heard some terrible noise outside where I work !
I looked out, and WOW..... a car comes with smoke and fire, in an outragious speed ....... and BOOOM hit a tree and stopped !
A guy jumps out of the BMW and starts running like Hell, me and a friend from work, runns after him but he dissapears after some hundred meters ..... and YES I'm in bad shape....

when we got back, a police officer say to us, that he had stolen the car and tried to outrace the cops, they caught him hiding in a garden after 30 minutes. a well known criminal !!

so the day started with a Boooom !

I took 2 pics, and I managed to upload them before I had to turn my camera in hahahaha.....

here they are !





Can you believe it, he drove so fast, and didn't hit any of the cars we have !
I'm still a little shaky.....need to drink a few beers tonight !!

Cheers, and drive safe !!

Serial #'s ... Hardtails in particular

I've recently acquired a new 'tail (pics forthcoming). What's strange is that this particular guitar has no serial number on the headstock. It's void of all markings including the Made in USA designation. The serial # attached to the case is USA HTF FD SN-03-10380.

Do you think this was an oversight? Inquiring minds want to know! LOL!

I have gotten emails from Jack Koshick and Rob of Milwaukee Metalfest fame as an invite to play at a great show. They have confirmed that there are indeed plans in the works for a FLORIDA METALFEST to be held at Pinella’s Expo Center in Pinella’s Park (St. Pete area) on MARCH 6th & 7th (yep, the week right after DOA III). As I’m sure you are familiar with the Milwaukee Metalfest, this event is going to be of the same magnitude, and will be one of the premier festivals of the year. The event coordinators have also mentioned that not only will this festival be covered in all of the major Metal publications, it will also be filmed by MTV for Headbanger’s Ball.

I am not sure of the exact line up yet, but possible acts may include Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Morbid Angel, Dimmu Borgir, Nevermore, Children Of Bodom, Hypocrisy, Strapping Young Lad, Symphony X, Cradle Of Filth, Type O Negative, Nile, Deicide, Suffocation, Hate Eternal, Biohazard, Moonspell, Mastodon, Unearth, Krisium, Bongzilla, Diabolic, The Red Chord, A Life Once Lost, Premonitions Of War, Cannae, Between The Buried And Me, All That Remains, Dysrhythmia, The Devin Townsend Band, among others.

Ezra Stone will be on this bill (with me there hopefully with a new TC V!). Tickets for the two day event are tentatively at $55.00 (US dollars).

I'll post more information when available.

AAHhhhhhhh....lookie lookie what I found somewhere in the cubboard...


Great I called a good friend and we'll be over to Amsterdam tomorrow night and have a go at these guys!

Ik posted this clips before...

It's our thrash or at least metal cover of a Dutch drinking song but we haven't added the bass and vokills yet...

I re recorded it with my new TC...I am still not happy with the result since my tone always sounds a lot crappier recorded than when I am standing in front of my amp, guess I have a lot to learn about recording!

But it is better than last time...still nice!


http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/VirtualStudios/Listen/detail.php?eltid=14144

I purchased a Dean Avalanche MQ in "Power Purple". It turns out to be a very well made guitar with very decent pickups. But I wanted a little different sound. I installed Seymour Duncan Vintage Rails in the neck and middle positions and a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Model in the bridge. The results are everything I could have hoped for in a guitar I plan to use for blues and Texas style rock.

I have already purchased a Dean Avalance One in "Classic Black". I'm looking for more of a Joe Satriani sound and plan to install DiMarzio Fast Track 1 pickups in the neck and middle positions and a DiMarzio FRED pickup in the bridge.

But first.......I'm waiting for my Dean Cadillac Select to come back from the shop. I'm putting a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and a DiMarzio PAF-Pro in the neck. I'll report back when I find out how it turns out.

I can't wait for the Nashvegas guitars to come out. Then my collection will be complete.....................for now?

I'm wondering what songs do you guys think that has some kick a*s solo?

For me, Revelation (Mother Earth) is great.
Also, Dime'solo in Flood.

in that "Speed Lives" video - his playing a Hardtail, a Caddy and .. a Custom 450 - my new Dean !!
very exciting ....

Pre-Musical Syndrome. First recognized as a syndrome by my wife when I'd get all ignernt before a big gig.


Things have changed a little. Our band from church is playing Christmas stuff at the local mall tomorrow. With last Saturday's shopping day effectively cancelled due to snow, tomorrow should be, ummmm..... a tad busy at the mall.


The two best songs in our set are "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" done over a Stray Cat groove, and me singing Elvis' "Why Can't Every Day Be Like Christmas."


We'll be at Christiana Mall in front of Strawbridge's. Stop by and say 'hey.'

Hey, it ain't a glamour gig, but I'll be home for dinner!

Here's a wonderful thing. Go to the Google Search Engine website -
http://www.google.com - and type in these words with the quotation marks:

"miserable failure"

When the search results come up, click on the first link at the top of the page.......it's brilliant!

Hey, i was trying to identify a model of guitar I have. A friend gave me a dean electric guitar, and it says BUDWEISER on the body, and says this buds for you"" on the head. I was trying to get an idea of how much it might be worth. I know the guitar itself isnt worth much, but it is playable, I just thought having the king of beers name on it might make it worth something.
Blake
blkegn@prodigy.net

I've got a Vintage Dean Z case I don't need and would like to trade it for an ML case.
Vintage or Timecapsule as long as it fits an old ML.
The case is in pretty good shape, but is twenty years old.

I guess I could sell it if it's easier and buy a TC case.

Oh, just to complicate things, I'm in Canada.

DEAN certainly wasn't the first guitar manufacturer to have girls promoting their guitars.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366438524&category=33036
Blzman

holy sh**, this guy can rip.

saw him and his orchestra last night at the Pavillion with my friend dave. played some swing versions of christmas tunes and such. toward the beginning, at the end of a song, he just starts doing some improv, or really well rehearsed solo time. he did it all for about two minutes: lead, rhythm, fret-tapping, he was playing and working the tone knob at the same time for that pedal-like effect. aw man, with that double-bass, it was awesome. if you get a chance, go see him. even if you dont like the music, at least see him for his guitar work.

HOPEFULLY IF HE DOESN'T CANCEL OR SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS. IM GOING TO GO SEE HIM THIS TUESDAY. ITS IN CLEVELAND NEVER SEEN HIM LIVE BEFORE. I THINK THIS WILL BE A GREAT CHANCE TO SEE ONE OF THE GREATSET GUITARIST TO WALK THE FACE OF THE EARTH. "THE MAD AXEMAN HE I COME"

Hey guys and gals.

Ugh...life's been chaotic lately and I haven't had a whole lot of time or resorces to check the boards. So far this past week I've been in and out of hospitals and was put on medication for bi-polar, anxiety and depression. I broke up with my girlfriend and was kicked out of where I was living, and now I'm currently living with my aunt with 13 people total living there. (this is a lot of the reason I'm now medicated). I'm forced to not go to work for a week so my meds have a chance to kick in and lose the side effects, which means a serious financial crunch for me. And to top all of that off, my computer died. Yay!

Anyways, I'm currently at a library computer and they're telling me that I need to get off of it, so I'll post when I can.

I've been looking at getting the Boss GT6B or Digitech BNX3 pedalboard... just curious to see if any of the other bottom feeders around here have one or have tried one... opinions and such are requested...



Dave

I just received a Dean EVO electric guitar and I am wondering if
anyone can tell me what year it was made. It shows on the back that it was made in Korea and has a serial number of E050354. I would appreciate any assistance that you could provide....
Anthony

I get really bored at work some nights - fill in the blanks, I'll host the best answers in a silly song

The Dean Forum MadLib Song
Dean guitars are good
Deab guitars are great
I like to play them
instead of __________


This song is cool
Jump in a ________
Get wet, get drenched
Fix it with a _________

Chorus
It's me, I'm bored
The Dean Forum MadLib song

Posting here rocks
I have holey ______
Sometimes I don't _______
and just post ________

Last verse at last
I play _____ ______
Here we ________
The end _________

Chorus
It's me, I'm bored
The Dean Forum MadLib song

solo

chorus

fade

Read the news, turn on the TV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone have suggestions for a low wattage (8W or less) tube amp? I just can't seem to be satisfied with the gain tone I'm hearing from pedals or preamps. I'd like to be able to crank a low watt power tube at home without going deaf. I know there's a lot of kits out there, but I'd prefer one that's already built into a combo.

This is only the second one I've ever heard of or seen, and it's in BB!!!! I had a pearl white one that was awesome. The body is very much like an Ibanez Sabre.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366526758&category=41435

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 <~~~

Here are some pics from Friday night when Don came over to the house. He contacted me, and with very short notice, we made arrangements to meet and jam for a while. Don is going back to Korea soon, and I wanted to meet with him before he left Texas. My wife and I had a really good time talking to Don, and we had fun in the guitar arena as well. Since we were consuming adult beverages, I never got around to showing him all of my guitars, as I began getting sleepy and forgot. Sorry 'bout that, Don.

By the way, how did you find your way out of here, Don? We were still asleep when you left.

Don is the second DOA member to come to my place, and ironically, both members were coming from the Far East. Joe from Japan, and Don from Korea...sort of.
Dana <~~~












The obligatory "hamming it up" photo.


"Mission Accomplished"

Another forum member (Heretic Hulk) and I are off to the wilds of Iowa to see Anthrax tonight.

While I've never seen them live before, and was never really a huge fan of theirs, Hulk turned me on to some of the tunes of the new cd. Looking forward to a hard hitting show from these guys.

I've been a fan of John Bush since the old Armored Saint days, when I saw them in Burlington Ia. years ago with WASP and King Cobra (nothing like dating myself....lol)

I'm sure we'll give a post-battle report tomorrow....


Dave

Best Imported V/ML/Z Series? The Europeans dont count!

Hope everyone is doing well, and that you and your Families have the best Holiday Season!

-Dave
www.guitaradoptions.com

The other night I had some time to look for some Christmas gifts on the web. While browsing, I was using google & yahoo. Sometimes a popup window of some weird serch engine kept openning and some how set itself as my home page. Now everytime I re-open my explorer it resets the homepage to that weird serch engine. I keep puting THIS DEAN SITE page as my home page & it holds as long as I am logged on, but after I #$%@ down the computer & log on the next time..... THE DARN THING IS BACK!!!!

HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS PROBLEM & HOW IS THIS HAPENNING??

I did just installed AOL 9.0 a few weeks ago, could that be the problem??

HELP!!!!

I recently aquired a dean playmate acoustic bass and was looking for them on the web site and didnt see any info on them. Can anyone tell me if they are discontinued of what happened to them.thanks.

Im thinking on getting a new amp...but...idk what to get,what is the heaviest sounding amp out there?Im looking for that metal type of sound.

Did anyone see the new commercial for EBAY on TV?... theres a part where the guy in it holds a Dean V.
Its a totally stupid ad... but that one moment was cool

Hello Guys!
New to the board and to Dean guitars (sort of). Just ordered a USA Z cherry sunburst from Dave's Guitar Shop yesterday. It should arrive Thursday or Friday. I must say, that I can't wait. This guitar has everything a bad axe should. I've always liked "explorer" type guitars and zebra coils are a must, they just look right.
Short background: started playing in '77 and stopped in '95. Last week I sold a guitar out of my collection to a friend. I put fresh strings on it and was infected with the "bug" again. I never could get guitars out of my system and now I feel a huge void has been filled since I started playing again.
I've always been in search of the perfect guitar. I've played Gibson and PRS, etc and I'm not impressed. Then I ran accross that Z at Dave's. I thought back to '83 when my folks were gonna buy me my first "real guitar". I played a beat up Z @ this downtown music store. The guitar didn't look like much, black and tarnished hardware but it played like a dream. I've yet to play a guitar like that one. I kinda feel like I've come home, so to speak. I'm glad Dean is back in a major way and am looking forward to getting back on track with my music.

Thanks for reading and rock on,

Jack

Another question from the person that really only knows how to plug the thing in, turn it on and turn it up (not a bad sequence to follow)

Was thinking of picking up one of those Epiphone Iommi SG's, but the current ones only have the Cross Inlays to the 12th fret. Is it a super pain the buttocks to have 4 more done at a custom shop - don't trust myself to do much other than change strings.

thx.

This meets all criteria, yes?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366628647

Body binding, multi-ply headstock binding,block inlays(3 pups.even!!) An honest to g@d Caddy???

First poster will do the name of a song



March of the Crabs

Second will do band / record

Anvil - Metal on Metal


and then get to supply the next song that will need to be answered with the correct band / record


And Then There Were None

OK - it's the last one left so here's the deal: $1200 shipped to the lower 48 that is a Rock Bottom price for a new signed by Dean Z. Time Capsule ML in gorgeous Braziliaburst.

I've played acoustic for years, but my EVO FT is my first electric. It seemed like the best bang for the buck in the price range: Grover tuners, set neck, plus it 'felt right' for whatever that's worth. Anyway, I know squat about pickups, and was just wondering if somebody could tell me something about the Zebras in my EVO.

I'm currently playing through a Roland Cube 30. The various tones available from the distortion models are overwhelming, I''ll play with them later. Right now I'm concentrating on trying to maximize a warm, clean tone with just a hint of delay and chorus. I know I'm asking a lot from a Korean-made guitar and a cheap SS amp, but believe me, I'm having a blast and am kicking myself for not diving in earlier. I'm also making some tones I really like (limited experience, you know).

I guess my questions are: 1) With my current set-up, would I notice a big improvement in tone if I were to upgrade the pickups?

Coil Tap? I know what it's supposed to do, but it sounds like crap when I switch to the 'single coil' mode.

Pickup selector. I assume down is bridge, up is neck and middle is both. I'm currently using mostly the middle position because I can't decide which I like best and for what purposes.


I'm not asking much, am I?

Go ahead, talk to me. Or send me to the appropriate resources.

Thanks in advance.

Ok, I'm just jealous he didn't do it at the shows I went to. http://www.aeroforceone.com/cm/index.cfm?ac=stories

Hey did any of you guys watch this show the other day??

I only watched about 1 hour of it.. and I saw one Dean.. who was playing it.. uhhhh... lol now I can't remember. But considering the poplularity of the Dean back in the 70's and 80's I was curious how many of the artists in this show were sportin' them

-mb

Has anyone had a chance to try an Obrien amp. I played one this weekend and they are amazing. They have a varible gain control that is basically a pedle that pans from channel on to channel two. I was really impressed by the tone both clean and dirty. Just wondered if anyone has heard them.

http://www.deanguitars.com/custom_450.htm

Seriously thinking about getting it, but it all sounds too good to be true! D:

My requirments on a next guitar:
- 24 good accesible (if thats a word lol) frets
- Good Tremolo system that will allow me to do Vai/Satch like whammy bar abuse
- At least 2 GOOD humbuckers

The Custom 450 kinda fits this, and is only 500€ here! Most guitars with this kind of stuff on it (looking at jackson/ibanez) are at least twice that price! How come?
Arent the pickups not that good? I always thought EMG was nice...
Isnt the tremolo system good? I always thought floyd rose was nice....
Is the neck just inferior compared to more expensive guitars?
Or is it like my wet dream coming true, a beautiful guitar with beautiful stuff on it for a beautiful price? =))

Im clueless

Ow and....I know everyone here likes deans, but please be honest if ur going to answer =) (as in no "OMG ITS DEAN SO ITS GOOD OMG OMS OSMODMOMGOS GU SUCK FOR DOUBTING OMG DIE!!!" stuff....lol)

thx u

I had nothing to do tonight...decided to throw some vocals over my clip!

I can't sing but i thought it'd be fun..plus you guys probably won't understand a word!

This is the text!


Als ik teveel gezopen heb, thuis of in de kroeg

Whenever I have drunk too much, at home or in the pub

Dan slaap ik in de regel niet, de wekker gaat te vroeg

Normally I don't sleep much, the alarm clock goes too early

Ram hem uit, slaap nog wat, mijn hele lijf doet pijn

I #$%@ it up, sleep a while, my whole body hurts like hell

Plotseling de telefoon, de baas schreeuw door de lijn!

Suddenly the telephone rings, the boss screams through the line





Refrein:
Mamma woar is mien pils

Mummy where is my beer

Mien pilsjen bun ik kwiet

I think I lost my beer

Pappa woar is mien pils

daddy where is my beer

Mien pilsjen bun ik kwiet

I think I lost my beer

Hef niemand dan mien pils gezien

Did someone maybe see my beer

Ik lust der wel een stuk of tien

I feel like drinking a bottle or ten

Mamma woar is mien pilsje dan

Mummy do you know where my beer went

Mien pilsjen bun ik kwiet

I think I lost my beer

Koekoek




Na een uur, zit op me fiets, de wind blaast in me bek

An hour later, riding my bike, the wind blows in my face

Een houten kop, ik kijk niet uit, en klap tegen het dek

A terrible headache, I don't pay attention, and smack against the road

Eindelijk ben op me werk, de baas gaat uit zijn dak

When I finally arrive at work, the boss is losing his mind

“als jij zo doorgaat grote vriend, krijg jij van mij de zak!”

When you continue on like this, I am shure you will be sacked!!

Refrein

Koekoek


Na wat schelden en gezeik, ga ik maar aan de gang

After some swearing and a fight, I am starting up the work

Alles draait nog voor me kop, de dag die is nog lang

Everything still turns in my head, the day is still so long

Altijd rond het middaguur, krijg ik weer goeie zin

But always round noon, I start feeling like it again

En ’s avonds na een lange dag, gaat het bier er toch weer in

And at night when the work is done, I drink some beer again

Refrein 2X



LOL, remember STRICKLY for a good laugh at your stupid DUTCH DEAN brother!



DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/VirtualStudios/Listen/detail.php?eltid=14248

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366859729&category=41435

Thats 1 nice V and the Flaw with the 79' Series has been fixed... Seymour-Duncan Pups are insalled...

CALIFORNIA in 1850


Do you know what happened this week back in
1850?


California became a state. The state had no electricity. The state had no money. Almost everyone spoke Spanish. There were gun fights in the streets.


So basically, it was just like California today only then the women had real boobs

I'm new to the forum and a bit uneducated about some of the Deans. I saw a caddy hand signed and marked as number 1 of 100 at a store in St. Louis. , MO . This is a new guitars and is beautiful. Can anyone give me a run down on this series of guitar. Is it one of the anniveresary guitars? I assume it is collectable.

Also saw a Euro-custom Icon there. I thought they quit making this line of guitar in Europe. Any info on both guitars would be great .

Thanks,
Dave

I've been playing Deans since junior high 1980. I have an old 81' z flame series. I just recently purchased a Korean Dean z. serial# E101057. The old 81' always sounded better than alot of the Gibson explorer.s I've owned.A real 76' natural, 84' black, and another real 76' that had been refinned white. The old gibson's were o.k. guitars but, never sounded as good! My question is what year is the Korean Dean? It sounds great! It's all original with the zebra buckers. I thought I would have to replace the parts but, I looked inside and saw alot of cheap looking parts, jack. toggle, wiring. pot.s all looked very cheap but, the guitar sounds great! are the dean zebra's better than the duncan designed pups in most imports? I suspect the string thru tail=piece contributes alot to the tone? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Today it finally came!

And oh yeah, it's perfect. Neck feels SO good, fit's like a glove to my hands. Exellent playability(had little doubts, because I never tried a Dean V neck before). Finishing is top notch and the top is beautiful.

I´m very very happy! Tomorrow's the band practise day, then we'll see how I like those Super Distortions.

Big thanks to Dave @ Bass & Treble for making this happen. And also thanks to Dean Z for creating these fine instruments.

My first, but not the last Dean USA. Here are few quick pics. I will take better ones in daylight.

Mikko

Rise - Pantera

normaly i work stuff by my Lughole but 2 day i cant be arsed, does any one know the solo or where i could get it from?

Check out ol' Ed's Dean page:

http://www.edromanguitars.com/avail/guitar/avail_dea.htm

I quote:

"All ML Models except Baby's are discontinued last chance to order!!!!!"

What a bunch of BS!!!


Also, look at number 163, a generic ol' Korean Dean Platinum ML. Ed claims "One of a Kind, Block Inlays"

I've always liked the tone of the Duncan JB, '59, and Alnico II pickups. In general, I like a tone that is well balanced -- a good mix of bass, mids, and treble, and these pickups seemed, to me at least, to best cover this. If you haven't listened to Seymore Duncan's pickup soundbites, here's a link:
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/SDToneWizard/hummer.htm#1

Then I saw a tonechart SD puts out on their pickups, and I was curious as to how these 3 pups were EQed. They are very similar, but I was surprised when I saw their mids were very low in proportion to their bass and treble. So I thought to myself, "well, maybe I prefer scooped mids rather than all-balanced." Here's the link to SD's tonechart:
http://www.seymourduncan.com/website/tonechart.shtml#hum

But then I learned about the Fletcher Munson effect that BobtheNuke alluded to in the "low wattage amp" thread, where low and high frequencies require a higher dB level to give the perception of the same loudness as middle frequencies, especially at lower volumes. Now I'm thinking this is why the JB, '59, and Alnico II sound well-balanced to me -- a pickup that emphasizes bass and treble and scoops the mids will probably sound more balanced.

Those SD links are awesome -- check them out if you haven't already.

V Select on eBay. If I wasn't getting a TC, I would get this and refinish it.

Sorry just couldn't resist!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2575492541&catagory=41435&rd=1

Don't nearly have that kinda ca$h,but exactly how rare is it?Any info would be cool,& I just don't wanna waste the guy's time asking below 70 IQ type-ass questions.

BIN,if you're inclined,I'm just a curious messenger ...

hey guys,

im sure most of you must have seen this ML on eBay right now. looks super clean. wish I had the $!!

happy holidays everyone

Couple of new parodies (using my Z, my new drums, and cheezy ibanez bass) - things I do to amuse myself. Remember, not a drummer, can't sing, guitar playing is suspect, and I don't put much time into getting things right, just enough to make me chuckle

This first one is a goof on Danzig's Twist of Cain - never could figure out his lyrics, so I substitued Mashed Potatoes

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000114566_000014291.mp3


This next one is not for the squeemish or easily offended. Its a goof on the Presidents of the USA - Peaches. About a small town near here known for it's inbreeding - and coined the old joke, "what do you call a teenage girl in Port Jervis that can faster than her father" - "A virgin" nyuck nyuck - you've been warned


http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000114566_000014292.mp3

OK, when's this forum issue gonna be resolved?

Anyone heard anything yet?

Hello,
I just bought a gnx3 and have it hooked up to my stereo for a monitor. I've got this cakewalk software but do I really need it? I've done all the panning and level setting on the 8 track, could I just hook the gnx3 up to a cd burner and make a disc w/out mixing down the 8 tracks to 2? It seems like I'm kinda mixing down if I hooked the two outputs to the burner. Yes, I'm being lazy.

I just bought my first guitar and my first Dean Guitar. I bought an Dean Exotiglass. Paid $250. Was wondering if I got a good deal. I bought it to learn how to play.

Hey everyone! I have purchased a Dean eVo Special about a year ago and am starting to think about making some alterations to it. Does anybody have any good ideas? I want to play blues and lead guitar. Thanks for you help!

THE SHOW WAS GREAT AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. MICHAEL IS ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST I HAVE EVER SEE LIVE. HE PLAYED UFO AND MSG TUNES ONLY. NOT MUCH FOR EFFECTS BY THE WAY.HE HAD A TUNER, DELAY, A KILLER WAIL PEDAL, AND AN OLD BEAT UP SUPER CHORUS PEDAL. NEW GIBSON V'S, TWO WHERE BLACK WITH WHITE PICK GUARDS. THE OTHER WAS A NEW ONE PAINTED LIKE HIS OLD VINTAGE GIBSONS.

I just bought the first Ember that Ben Chafin built, pics to follow
Bill

Hey what's up fellow axemen!!

Not sure if we have a bunch of LOTR fans in here. However I wanted to tell you all about my amazing adventure.

I was blessed to be able to take place in the Lord of the Rings trilogy marathon yesterday. It began at 1:00 pm and we watched all three movies consecutively. We watched the full version of the first two movies (all the extra scenes added in). And then the premier of the Return of the King started at about 10:00 pm. When it was all said and done the experience ended at about 1:30 in the morning! 12 whopping hours of LOTR mania!

It was amazing! And the third and final movie is increadible. Even if you're not a Lord of the Rings fan you should go see this movie. Of course you'd be smart to rent the first two movies so you know what's going on. anyway, anybody else planning on seeing it?

Oh and sorry I didn't see any Dean guitars there or in the movie.. but i did look..

-mb

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367272030&category=41435

Listed as:

"everything on the guitar is original. Original pickups, original bridge, original frets, "


Pickups aren't original, not DiMarzio super D's
Pickups are installed upside down
Tuners are Grovers with Kluson buttons....... ???

All kinds of great new stuff just landed. Zens, Sweetwoods, EVO Tevos, TCs. Christmas came a little early this year.

Dave
Bass & Treble

Hey guys...just wanted to let anyone who cares know that I got into the grad program that I wanted to do! I'll be in Ft. Lauderdale living with my parents next year until December and then I'll be in Spain for 4 months and Brazil for 2 more. I can't wait to get started! OK now that that's said and done, everyone have a great holiday!
Alan

i tried to tune the playmate jtj i just bought my daughter with an electronic tuner and ended up popping a string...

is the tuning for this guitar not standard?

reccomendations for string sizes and tuning please...
--
sancho

These past three months have been pretty bad, In these recent times I lost my uncle, grandfather, and grandmother. Today I went to my grandmothers funeral. I showed everyone my picture and the little story I wrote about my uncle and my whole family thanks Dean Zelinsky for being so nice and I told them about this forum and they wanted to thank you for being so nice also.

I also found out today that the guy who killed my uncle will be going to trial in January somtime. I hope he gets what he deserves.

I just thought I'd share that. They knew how much that guitar ment and they knew how much my uncle Tom would like this...


Thanks all.

Willy D.

I found this web site that is full of all these cool experimental instruments...all had sound samples, which made it more interesting.

Check out this whacked E-Sitar...check out the sound sample, pretty weird song but I really like it. But that's just me I like really weird stuff!

http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/om13400.html

Came across this picture:



Isn't that a beautiful top? I just loved it!

Just arrived and is as clean as it looks. Late Japan serial number and weighs under 6 pounds! Rare "Pearl Blueburst".

I just like these old Baby's... !!!!!

Give me your Babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Serial number: 417041

Opinions needed !

Our Company is having a Management Conference in the beginning of the year and I happen to be on the committee. We are looking for a musical theme that will be consistent with the Conference theme which is "Good to Great"

Since this is my extended family and you all have great musical taste, I figured I would try my shot at posing the question and see what turns up!

Remember the Clinton musical theme to their campaign... Fleetwood Mac's "Don't stop... Thinkin' about Tomorrow" blah blah blah...

You get the drill.....

Thanks!
Chuck

Here's a very interesting read from a man that has over 1000 session credits, and is one of the top guitar players of the last 20 years. CHeck it out.

http://www.dinosaurrockguitar.com/interviews/Lukather.shtml

Its that time again. The Somerled Blues Project is getting ready to hit the recording studio (okay, the recording corner the bedroom) to record a few blues songs for my uncle for the holidays. Anybody have some suggestions and what to do? Just Me on lead guitar and vocals, Coyote on rythm guitar, and Skyelander on bass.

the crunch for this is I have to program in the drums, and teach the boys their parts.

LOL first this warning!

GERRE in 1991:




GERRE 2003:





Greetings Metalheads!!!
The recordings as well as the final mix for the new album "Beast Of Bourbon" have been completed. Producer Andy Classen, as usual, did a monumental job with the sound and we are more than satisfied with the result. Now it´s up to you guys to put this motherf@#$% in the Charts. It will be released on AFM-Records end of March and will contain the following tracks:

1. Under Friendly Fire
2. Slipping From Reality
3. Genetic Overkill
4. Die With A Beer in Your Hand
5. The Horde
6. Endless Pleasure
7. Dead Men Drinking
8. Alien Revenge
9. Fistful Of Love
10. Beyond The Pubyard
11. We´re Coming Back

By the way, "We´re Coming Back" is a Coverversion of a song by the British Punkrock Legends Cocksparrer. If your curiosity has been peaked then come to our listenening session at the Metal Bar "Speak Easy" (www.speak-easy.de)on 10.Jan.04. Music will be provided by DJ Buffo & DJ Gerre. Start at 8 pm. Be there or be square and let´s drink loads of beer together.

`Till then

Cheers Gerre



CAN'T wait....Hey Dave how bout it! I know you love TANKARD!

Coming to Europe we can go to a show!

That's right ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages...I start leave at midnight tonight, then find my way back here on 28 Dec...only to have to board a plane soon thereafter...

And some disturbing news...

My ex wife jimmied my promotion...but they never deleted it from EDAS...which means if I find the paperwork, I'm a sergeant! And have been since February...

DIgging up papers even now

Here's the link to the new homepage: http://hometown.aol.com/ccsplumislandman/index.html

Bill

From another forum and originally from a horse forum:

"How many message board members does it take to change a lightbulb?

Answer: 422

1 - to change the lightbulb and post it to the board that the bulb has been changed.

14 - to respond and share similar experiences.

7 - to caution about the dangers of changing lightbulbs.

27 - to point out spelling errors and grammatical errors in postings about changing lightbulbs.

53 - to flame the spell-checkers.

156 - to write to the administrator to complain about the lightbulb discussion and its inappropriateness to the board.

111 - to defend the relevance of the lightbulb discussion.

27 - to post website addresses where one can see different examples of lightbulbs.

14 - to complain that the website addresses are incorrect and post correct ones.

12 - to "leave the board forever" because they can't handle the lightbulb controversy.


addenda:
57 - to chime in that even though you are at home changing this lightbulb you should be wearing safety equipment.

1- moderator to remind that the light bulb better be in the barn to keep this on topic.

31 - to chime in saying they use approved safety equipment even when shopping for lightbulbs

Don't forget about the 20 that ask if you asked your vet, the 35 that ask if you asked your trainer, and the 1 that asks if you talked to
the horsie psychic!!"

It is 422 until you count the ones listed in the addenda, then it is 567. Too funny and SO true

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2366885100&category=41435

I didn't see it or it would be mine!

Got my Z today. Of course Dave's sealed it up good in a shipping box which has a "don't open for 24 hrs". Well, I took it out of the box but have not opened the case. To tell you the truth, the case feels the same as the guitars under my bed. Should I:

1. leave it alone until tomorrow.

2. give it a couple of hours and open the latched to slowly vent the axe.

3. go crazy (sorry, already there)


thanks,

Jack

Howard Leese playing the "water" V in Heart's video for the song Break from Bebe La Strange. Saw it tonight on VH1 Classic.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2365881121&category=621

Is this nasty, or what??
Dana <~~~

hey all,

I havent been around much (too much climbing), but i've been wondering, could someone here (docter M) tell me some good punk or ska bands? i know some people here (docter M) knows of some good ska/punk bands, and i've been listening to too much metal! i can't listen to anymore metal, i don't want to get sick of it, and we dont want that... heheheh

see ya!

nick

..

Since some of you folks may be traveling for the holidays next week, I'll get this out of the way today. Take your pick as to which applies to your personal beliefs........
Merry Christmas
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Kwanzaa
Festive Winter Solstice
Happy Groundhog's Day - it's early, but better than missing it
Happy (fill in the blank...........)

Have a safe and happy holiday season. Whatever you do, don't drink and drive. And don't eat the fruitcake.

Regards,

Jim

I know you guys already know this but I'll say it anyway.....it's the best playing guitar I've ever owned. It's perfect in every way. I only started back playing a couple of weeks ago and the first guitar I picked up was my PRS CU22. I thought it played pretty good. Now that I have played the Z, that PRS is banished to the closet. Heck it tears up my old buddy, the Les Paul. This is the guitar I remember from years back. It's so easy to play, I'm just shocked.

The only thing I have to get used to is the pups, they sure are wired different from a Les Paul. All the tones I get are killer.

The dealer I bought it from forgot to send the booklet and stuff, I e-mailed Dean to see if they would mail it. In the meantime, what guage string is on my USA TC Z?

To sum up, this axe is more than I could ever hope for and I plan rock the house down for many years to come. Dean is the only one for me!

Jack

How about a thread of special interest to bass players...the guitar players have all of the cool toys.

A question: (please forgive me if it has been asked before; I can't find anything on it) are there plans for a USA Bass version of the Hardtail or TC series? Make me a bass that looks like this:



or this:



and I will be forever in your debt


Thanks in advance,

FC

Evry1 shall have a nice holiday! Im going away for a week to ski! *exited* Just wanted you guys to have a nice christmas!

-Phil

Just a little something to rest your eyes on.....






....Just trying to get my eyes back into focus after that horrible EBay-Luthier-crappy woodwork -thread....

Got cash? And an interest in vintage guitars?
This is the place to go...

For just $27500 this beauty could be yours.....


And look: You can also buy a car to transport your guitar investments in at the same place.....



But seriously; The crappy layout on this website does NOT reflect the collective value of the guitars available here....

Like vintage guitars? -You're in for a treat....

I've been gasing for one of these since the Philly guitar show. I recently got a bonus from work, so I said F IT and bought one. What an amazing guitar! The fit and finish is top notch for sure. The top has INCREDIBLE flame and is perfectly bookmatched. I was just playing it for the last hour and it sings! The 59 in the neck has a beautiful bell-like quality clean and sounds sweet for through the Powerball's 3rd channel. The JB in the bridge is awesome as well (once I boosted the bass on the amp a bit). The neck on this guitar is by far one of the best I've ever tried. It is very much like a LP in it's contour plus it has a 24 3/4" scale. Beautiful Ebony neck and stunning inlays.

Here's a picture of it:



It actually looks MUCH nicer in person

Play jazz like a pro!

http://brendanburns.com/guitgame.htm

...and a few other novelties...

http://brendanburns.com/ggame.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367582978&category=2384

At 8:10 pm, UPS dropped this http://www.deanguitars.com/privatestock/stashdec092003/00608.html off. The case is a little cold, so I'll wait until tomorrow to take a look. It must have frozen in St Joseph, MO. Hopefully Dean will start hosting pics again soon, I've got some ideas. This is my first Time Capsule and it should round out the stable nicely.

Can you post some pics of that black 24 fret bolt on ML??

Hey, Everybody. I didn't have a newsletter planned but there are a couple of things that need to be discussed before the first of the year, so here we go!!

WHO'S COMING TO DOA III ???

Before the old forum was hacked, there was a thread posted about who was coming to DOA III. We need to get a head count as soon as possible. There is only so much room and so please respond and let us know if you are planning to come. It is sure the be the social event of the year, so make plans now to attend. Send Jim a note at doa_jim@hotmail.com and have him put you on the list. With that said, please read the next topic.

SHOW US YOUR CHOPS !!!

On Friday night at FOA III, Pat Baker (Dean guitar tech) will be on hand with his band, Anita Brunette. If you would like to sit in with the band and show off your licks, then you should let us know now. Send me, Brave Dave, an email at bravedave@deanguitars.com. and let me know if you want to reserve a spot. Be aware that Pat's band play primarily classic rock.

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO ROCKS DOA III !!!

Yes, it's official! "Mr. Blinding Speed on the Fretboard", Michael Angelo Batio will be on hand Friday night for the DOA III party. He will be playing several selections that are sure to thrill and amaze you. Go to the Dean Guitars main page and there's a link to watch his video, "Speed Lives". If you have seen this, then you know what I am talking about. Speaking from personal experience, this is something you will be talking about for years to come.

DOA III is only a couple of months away and I am really looking forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. We had 19 members attend DOA II and I am betting we will have many more to DOA III. Hope to see you there!

Brave Dave

I just looked at the TC Cadillac I got yesterday and the finish is so thick, it filled in the stamping for Made in USA and the serial number. I had to take it outside in direct sunlight and hold it just right and even then I could only make out Made, USA, 3 6 8. I couldn't see this it the wood either, only in the reflection. I'll bet this is what is happening on the other guitars that people believe are missing the serial numbers.

Can anyone tell me what type of Caddy this is. It looks exactly like the Caddy select which I believe is Korean, is this the same guitar?

This guy quoted me personally $325 shipped with case.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41435&item=2366949348

I got one of these off a H/C forumite for a project strat that I'll be putting together.Still have to track down some parts,so I couldn't help but think about putting it in my '79 r/i Z.It had an XL-500 in it,but that p/up didn't seem "at home" with that guitar,it was very bright.

I recently got a "Norton" off eBay for another guitar,& it's an amazing bridge p/up,so I put the TZ in the Dean.

WOW!!!

Now I have to buy another one...

hey all,

I'm thinking of selling my AVT50, and buying a randall 100w 2x12" combo. my AVT50 is having a lot of problems. when i switch channels, the amp either switches and switches back to the channel i was changing from, or the amp turns off! so i'm buying a new amp for christmas. how's the quality of the randall? i think the model is called RG100SC or something like that.

thanks

nick

I've got G.A.S. and was thinking about buying a Jackson. I know it's not a Dean,but have always liked how they look. Anyone on the forum played them and any recommendations as to models to look at ?


Richard

From www.judaspriest.com

We're very pleased to announce the first confirmed shows for Judas Priest on 2004:

5th June - GODS OF METAL FESTIVAL/Bologna/ITALY
10th June - SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL (nr. Malmo)
12th June - ARROW CLASSIC FESTIVAL/HOLLAND
20th June - ROCK WAVE FESTIVAL/Athens/GREECE
25th June - METAL MANIA FESTIVAL/Nr. Albecete/SPAIN
27th June - GRASPOP METAL FESTIVAL/BELGIUM

As soon as we confirm any more dates we will announce them here!

This is from a guy at the Carvin website.


http://www.crysilence.com/DeckTheHalls-192.mp3

Based on his history of sales w/H-central..... man I wish I could see a few of these he's sold over the years...... 78 ML.... 79 Z, thelist goes on and on and on!!!!


http://www.harmony-central.com/cgi-bin/show-profile.pl?userid=100055559

Has anyone tried one of these. I now have two of them. They only made them between 1987 - 1992. It's really a cool little class A amp. It's got a single 6l6GC power tube and two 12AX7A's in the preamp. It's got a 12" speaker and puts out about 15 watts. I bought both of mine off eBay for about $200 each. They really kick a-- for a small amp. There is a Torres Mod kit that has two resistors and two pieces of wire and a single screw. The mod kit is soldered in between the two volume controls on the amp. It brings up the clean channel and lowers the gain a bit on the lead channel. If you can get your hands on one you ought to try them out. Real blusey sound. Made in the US. The little amp really kicks butt with my hot rodded Tele and my G&L Legacy. It shreds with my Gibson SG. If anyone is interested I'll send pics.

Though i'm not big on Christmas, I find it's a good time to spend a lot of money and not feel guilty. So what does everyone want for christmas? I already bought one of the things on my list... METALLICA TICKETS!!! Got them this morning, but I didnt want to start a post about it, seeing as how everyone has a hemroid over Metallica. I'm also buying a new amp, and perhaps a new guitar, a Fender (sorry) Highway 1 Telecaster (sorry, not a Dean). And last but not least, 5.10 Anasazi Velcro climbing shoes.

What do you guys and girls want?

definately our best yet!

The crowd was very enthousiastic LOL we even gor more response than the "headliner"

It was kinda like Spinal Tap we couldn't find the venue, it was called "bomvrij hospitaal" or bomb-free hospital and was kinda a bunker from the1800's.....

It was a part of a big underground fort so we alked round for 30 mins though VERY bad weather before we finally found it!

Then we drove the cars straight hrough teh park LOL but the weather was so bad the cars all slipped in themud, luckily we were able to to get em out of the park in one piece!



this is us on the dike...LOL looking for the venue!







It was kickass the venue was very small but that also means it was filled to the max GREAT to see there were approx 150 people!

We had a blast and miracles still happen..I don't have a hangover!

Posting Pic's
I'm still computer stupid--- I think I got the "Host" part down on msn? Let's see if this works--- If not--- any help would be appreciated!!!http://www.msnusers.com/FrozenGhostgear/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1
F.G.

I prefer the flame top, but it's got no reserve.. what's this guy smokin?

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367826990&category=41435

I purchased my first Hardtail a little over a year ago and was astonished by it’s tone and workmanship. It quickly became my favorite axe…. I just had to have another one. What you see here is the newest addition to my extended family, an ’03 ‘tail in Faded Denim. Another amazing piece of work! This baby screams! The pups in it must be different than my quilt Hardtail because it has a tone all it’s own. I haven’t had the time to pull them out and have a gander….. but I will shortly because it just explodes in the bridge position!

There's 2 on ebay right now, 1 is over $400 and the other is up to $800!!!!! Did the Earth get knocked off it's axis or something? It's madness I tell you.

How come its so hard to find an EVO Premium (or Deluxe with Premium features such as full binding and block inlays, but with chrome or nickel rather than gold hardware)?

I've been looking for months and can't find any Premiums. Did Dean stop making them?

I have been using www.walagata.com since the Dean crash. It's free and easy enough that even I figured it out. Once you have a photo posted there just copy the link and come back here. What is a little screwy here is that you have to hit the Img button once, paste your photo url in, then hit the Img button again and then the space bar once. Works for me.

This may sound like I'm stupid, but I am.

I’ve got an ’02 EVO FT.

My tuner indicates that each string is in tune, but my G-string is sharp when playing a 1st position D major. The tuner shows (and my ear confirms) that everything else is pretty much spot-on. I know it sounds weird, but it's only when playing an 'A' (2nd fret) on the G string (like I said, when playing a D chord) that I have the problem. If I barely press, it's in tune, but if I put additional pressure it moves very sharp. I'd guess close to 1/4 step. Harmonics and octave/12th fret all seem fine. I've been playing this guitar for about 6 months, and this intonation problem is new.

Do I need another set-up? Is this possible a nut problem?

This is what happens when you stand up and take off your Dean prototype under a ceiling fan:
http://www.venus.walagata.com/view.php?file=76Vchip.JPG

[/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367346797&category=41435[url]

Looks like an old one to me. Anybody know the story on this one?

Jim

My wish list:

1) A "Custom" model with a Low Pro Edge Tremolo.

2) A S/S/S Avalanche model with Grover tuners and a Maple fretboard.

3) A line of fancy cool looking Dean guitar straps to match those cool looking Dean Guitars.

4) Delivery of the long awaited Nashvegas Zone.

Merry Christmas DZ and all Dean players everywhere.

That is my question! Hi guys! Happy holidays!!

I am about to sell off two Hamers in the quest for a new guitar. As much as I love my Hamers, I want something else and think these could get a better home elsewhere.

I currently have two Evos (Special and Deluxe) and am thinking of saving for a Hard Tail or possibly a Les Paul. I say LP, because I tend to always lean toward big mahogany guitars with the Paul style. I just love that thick and huge tone that only seems to come from a certain design. Since I already have two Evos, I am not buying another......rather I though of a Les paul.

But, the possibility of owning a HardTail is amazing and that would really add to me Dean collection.

Can any LP guys add to this post and help me? I may have to take an out of state trip to Delaware tio check out that HT.

Thanks!!

I never knew John Kay was so popular or are there really two people willing to pay DOUBLE what a Bud Guitar is worth?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367268602&category=41435

LoL I barely survived the shock of my custom ML and now this!

The pics really can't xcaptutre the awesome 3D flametop but OK we have to do with it!

Again Thanx to my Norwegian Brother Bernt!

















And KILLER or what!

Cheers

Hans

I have decided I can't wait until Feb 04 for another one so I am buying this one also:
http://chafin.zoovy.com/product/CH_EM_AMF_3001

This is the first one to go into regular production so I will have the proto and the first one built.
Bill

This is suspicious!

Who inspired who here?

Are the Deans really a product of the disco-mania from the late seventies?

I wonder what came first; the movie or the guitar...?

Anyways: Hans; it looks like you have to start playing a different kind of music...



This calls for an explanation from Mr. Zelinsky, don't you think?

Christmas greetings from Ziggy (Dancing Fool)

I got a friend who plays locally here in Orlando in a band called ION SIFT.



I think it is a Tropical ML. Even he doesn't know.

Just a thought:

Wouldn't it be nice if we could stage a give-away competition on the forum?
I don't mean that Dean should give us a guitar, but that we could arrange some kind of lottery...

If those interested bought a ticket worth $10 or so, that could result in quite a fine prize....

Example: 60 people by a ticket and the prize is a guitar worth $600... (Yeah, I know you all figured that out, but bear with me on this!)

More simple matemathics:
The chance of winning would be 1 to 60, and those are great odds!

What do you say?

Should we give it a try?

Did he sell it offline? I'm interested in it. (The Flame Series one)
Dana <~~~

What is happening with those guitars Blood made? you know the washburn stealth deans they were awsome. any one in the loop?

Review later, too busy playing them!

EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT!

hey all,

i don't have enough money for the 100w randall, oh well, i'm happy with a 75w amp, but... how loud is it? is it loud enough to play a school gym? loud enough to make my ears ring if i play it in my bed room?

thanks

nick


ps: the model is called RG75 (at least i think it is...)

Now that I have a camera and know how to post pics, here's my collection. How about you guys, I know you got some great stuff to show off!!!

Jack

Ok kiddies... up for auction DOA Caddy #28. I'll sell it with or without case. $499 with case shipped in the USA and Canada would curl my toes! Any takers or bidders?

i know this has probably allready been discussed, but when/why did the forum change a few months ago? could someone fill me in?

LOOK WHAT SANTA LEFT AT MY HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT. A BRAND NEW PEAVEY XXX HEAD TO GO WITH MY PEAVEY 5150II HEAD AND MARSHALL VINTAGE 30 CABS. MAN DO THEY SOUND BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER.

hello all im new to the dean guitar world . was wondering what u all think of the evo special select. played one at a local music store but im new to playing so all i did was some bar chords and two finger leads if thats what u could call them/. it seemed to be the guitar that called out to me . just wanted others opinions thanks

Hey guys, my name is Dave...sorry if I get the wrong forum(only one shows up!) ...I just purchased my first dean guitar today. I actually had it on layaway for about a month and a half. Its a 1996 Custom Shop USA model Baby Z, complete w/ full binding, 59s...one hot guitar. I'm a lefty, so I'm going to be flipping it upside down and getting a new nut, intonation adjustment, etc. But I must say I am impressed w/ this guitar. I think the store originally had it for $1400...but I picked it up for $800, because for the 6-7 years it had been in the store, nobody bought it!( they still have its twin sister for sale, a Dean ML, dark translucent blue) Pictures will be posted asap. Have fun guys,

Dave

i just pick up my new hard tail, this thing is incredible!!! for the past year and a half i' ve been searching for the right guitar. i have prs, lp, peavey, strat,esp, etc etc. every one was missing just alittle something. well i found it. the pick ups are awesome.

hey, sorry if this gets asked a lot..but is there any way to find out on the site which models are available for leftys? sorry if this is the wrong forum to ask in or something.

thanks

http://www.santamental.com/fans/albuminfo.asp

In case you didn't know, this would be a cool Christmas CD "Santamental"...it has Steve Lukather, Eddie V, Slash, Steve Vai doing reditions of Holiday songs.

www.ezrastone.com

Not a lot there - yet. Coming soon: MP3 samples of songs from the CD, pictures (live band shots and geeky gear shots), gig schedule, message board, blahbahdy blahbady, blah..........

If you look really hard you can see a portion of the Brazillia Burst V Select in the upper right hand corner of the tiny logo.

I now have the SB trio!! I will have pics ASAP gonna drop em off to get developed tonight...
Man its stunning having all LE SB Deans in a row

The only gripe i have bout the SB ml Is the lack of chrome pup covers (oh dave ) i havent had a chance to plug it in yet but i will


Does anyone else have the whole SB trio or was i the only one to get all 3??




Rich

Hey guys, could anyone tell me if they've seen any of these basses or played any yet and if so what they thought of em. Ever since I saw em on the Dean site I've wanted one based on the description and all and I really wanna play one....Please help guys lol. Heres a link to it http://www.deanguitars.com/edge_pro_series.htm[/img]

I don't know if anybody else on these forums knows who strongbad is, but if ya don't you should check out homestarrunner.com {sbemail section}

This one is appropriately guitar related.
http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail36.html

To my dismay I found the D-tuning gear on my Dean Performer A/E bass stripped or whatever they do But, never fear the Dean Dudes are here!! I wrote the company and got an immediate reply telling me they are sending one in the mail! Thanks a million, Anthony. I couldn't ask for any better service. When I tried to sharpen the tuning on the string it kept going down instead up up. I use my Dean regularly to record with in my home based studio and the results are FANTASTIC! I wouldn't want to be without it. Thanks for a fabulous bass and great service.

Anyone have a recommendation for good quality computer speakers? Or, do you know of a source of a good comparative review? Thanks.

Didn't someone mention the possibility of a USA EVO? If so........stand back....I am all over that! Is that really a possibility??

Rich

http://franklarosa.com/vinyl/


I'm scared - some very funny and disturbing stuff

DBJSBML;

I've had a littel while to play with this know and I'll give you kind of a run down about what I think. The neck on this is a lot thinner than both my MLX and and my USA ML. Oddly, it's not uncomfortable to me (I like really fat neck, skinny ones cramp my rather large hands). the finish is top notch, and the fret job was actually fairly good. Not as good as a USA, but far better than my MLX. fairly good, I amde a few filings rel small, and polished teh frets, and now it's good to roll. I am NOT impressed witht eh pups AT ALL. these WILL be replaced. they are allright in their output, but they sound thin, if that makes sense. These will either get reaplceed with Seymour Duncan Distortion i teh bridgea dn Symour '59 in the neck, or DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and DiMarzio '59 in the neck. Unsure which though. also, all the pots and the switch will be getting replaced too, as these koreans pots always seem to burn out after you sweat on them for about a month. This guitar is VERY light, lightest ML of ANY that I own. It is also a little thinner in teh thickness of the body. This isn;t a bad thing. I like a heavy body, but it's also nice nmot having a back breaker to wear on stage. While I don't think this would replace either of my Custom ML's (either hte ankh or the natural custom) for recording purposes, I think this will make a great show guitar; killer finish, and after the elctronics are replaced it';ll ahve a grgeat sound, and light for those long nights. plus, I won;t be quite as upset if some drunk knocks this one over or spills beer on it like I would if it were one of my customs. GRanted, I'll still tear him limb from limb, but still... The action is a littel funny... Strting tension is a little high, yet teh strings rattle on teh board a little... i'm gonna give it a totoal set up, plus install teh Buzz Fieten Tuning System, which will eliminate all these problems. oh yeah, and the Series 2 headstock is KILLER! So, all in all, This is a great guitar, but the electronics got to go, but this is jujst my personal preferances.

The Zen Acoustic/Electric;

WOW! My old acoustic just got retired. This review will be short and sweet. This guitar plays ABSOLUTELY GREAT! for an acoustic, it plays almost as easily as my electrics! the looks were top notch! and MAN is this guitar LOUD! i mean LOUD!!!!!! the fishman system in it is great, adn this will make my acoustics gigs so much easier and better sound to boot! It's sounds Excellant. Now granted, it is not a Martin HD-28, but it didn't cost $2500 either. And to be truthful, New martins don;t sound as good as old martins, unnless you buy martins new HD or "pre-war appointments" series guitars. I do NOT like the new D-28's, they lack that charectoristic martin "BOOM". so I'd take this Zen over an new D-28 anyday, and that's a $1500 guitar!!!!! For what I paid, I got MORE than my money's worth!!! this guitar comes VERY VERY VERY HIGHLY recomended. I consider the HD-28 the pinnicle of acoustics,a nd honestly this comes DAMN close. DAMN CLOSE... almost frighteningly close. Oh, the case and certificate are KILLER!

Don't know if y'all do this or not......maybe I'm out of line, but below is a link to a song my daughter and I did here on my digital recorder. I am posting it because I used my Dean Performer A/E bass on the song. I played all the instruments, so don't expect much. I used a very low bitrate for speedy download, but you can still hear how good the Dean sounds. Thanks to all who listen.

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000102662_000005718.mp3

Hey guys and gals.

a couple days ago, I was sitting down and drawing original guitar/bass body designs, and an idea struck me...something I've never really thought about before. I was drawing a design, and it looks something like a twisted version of a reversed ML. So that got me thinking and I decided to further investigate my curiosity so I drew it how an ML would normally look...but a mirror image of it. I actually liked it, which is why I'm sitting here at 1am typeing this post. And also because I'm at my aunt's work place and I'm useing her computer.

Anyways, let me know what you think.

Another thing I'm gonna do ASAP is scan the page I've been drawing my recent designs on. I'm curious about what other people think about them.

Catch ya later

Can anyone email (or message) me a price for a trans green EVO FT please? Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2368214629&category=41435

Hey guys, my Edge Q5 isn't working right now ...When I plug it into my amp i get no sound out of it. Normally that means the battery powering the pre-amp needs to be changed but, I already did that and still no sound. I noticed the other day when I went to adjust the volume for my neck pickup my sound died, but then came back after wiggling the knob a little. This time I was playign it for like 2 hours then packed it up to go to band practice. When I got there and plugged it in, no sound again. Please help guys. Changing the battery din help so I'm suspecting its a loose wire in there somewhere. I hope my pups din die on me HELP!!!!!!

As usual, done with ym crappy $15 web cam, so yes, I know they stink. But it gives you teh idea. Nicer ones were taken with film, which will be mailed to brave dave, who I'm sure will be able to work something better out for both here and the website.





from left to right;
The new Silver Burst ML, My MLX handpainted by local Cincinnati Artist Lauren Buchan (as a replacement for my 1980 ML that was stolen and later found demolished, which had a nearly identical paintjob), My custom Neck Through "ankh" ML (There are gold mother of pearl anhk's inlaid down the neck), My Custom Natural ML, The very first Dean ever with the new Laser cut Dean Logo, and signed by Mr. Z Himself!, The new Zen Acoustic/Electric, and my Dean Tradition.
Enjoy!

Happy Holidays everybody!

I had the Fender/Kubicki neck I got fram Dana awhile back sent to NY for some work and it came back today. I had won a contest for a free refin, but the lady that does the work and I agreed that that would probably diminish the value of it, so she sent it to a luthier friend who leveled/crowned/polished the frets, and she got me some new Klusons and aged them to match the neck. The photos make the neck look beat, but I swear this thing feels like no other strat neck I've held. And now that the frets have been brought back to life, look out! It has a real dark golden/yellowed color to it so the pics are pretty true in that respect.

He just hooked me up big time with a Demonator treated me great and gave me a fantastic deal! Local Denver guys should go see him he's got a great selection of stuff, particularly of amps. I'll be nabbing a Mesa Big Block 750 from him when I've got the funds together.
Thanks Man!! You kick A$$!

I JUST WON A DOD FX-51 JUICE BOX OFF EBAY. I CAN NOT WAIT TO RUN IT THOUGH MY LANEY HALF STACK. MY SURE ITS GOING TO SOUND GREAT WITH MY EPIPHONE AND DEAN FLYING V'S. ITS GOING TO MAKE SOLOS SOUND GREAT. I WANTED ONE YEARS AGO, WHEN I WANT TO BUY ONE THEY JUST STOP MAKING THEM. I THINK THEY SOUND GREAT. I ONLY PAID $32.00 FOR THIS DISTORSTION PEDAL. AWESOME.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS





GOD BLESS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Been finding out that the email to confirm has been going to me bulk mail. Why do they keep changing things around?

Hi people.
I just got my MLX back from the shop today, I had a Bill lawrence L500XK pickup put in, and also some new stings. I tried the Zakk Wylde signature series strings. Well the low end is just to damm heavy, their like steel beams. So I wanna put some light guage strings on myself. This is the model with no tremolo on it. Is there anything i need to know?... what will i have to adjust if i go down to GHS boomers 9's.
heres a link to a picture of my guitar with the new pup in it.
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=91917bff43333d03af58991cbec3149b&threadid=508600

I don't celebrate Christmas, but I know alot of my peeps on the Dean forum do. So I am wishing ya'll a Happy Christmas/Hannakuh/Festivus4theRestofus and more importantly a kickas$ 2004!

And I have added a poll just to be silly.

I won an ebay auction last night for some Fender Custom Shop 54 pickups for my strat project. Yay! My wife got me a tin of tootsie rolls in the shape of a guitar and I got a Y&T 30th anniversary T shirt. Score!

Merry Christmas to you all in Norwegian !

GOD JUL !

Hi guys,

i just received my Dean Czech Korina V, and the plastic nut was kinda unglued, so while it was strung , I just pushed it a bit to place it back right.

As I inspected the guitar before, I didn't see these two surface cracks that where starting from the nut at 2 places, so I'm pretty sure I did them while replacing the nut..I'm a dumbass..

anyways, the cracks look kinda like plant's roots, maybe around a centimeter long, looks a bit like finish checking..i,m kinda pissed off since the seller on ebay, had an awesome feedback, and packed the guitar so well that it could have survived a nuclear bomb. It was in a hardshell case, the hardshell being in a big LTD box, full of styrofoam and bubblewrap. I think that finish checking would have appeared at other places if it would have been that..

That being said, I'd like to know if I could do anything so I can touch up these, and to stop the cracking since I guess with vibrations and all, it'll prolly expand..I prefer not to use nail polish as It'll probably be a sloppy smudge, unless there is nothing else I can do...

**PS, sorry for you guys on HC, since I posted the same topic in the guitar forum..I just really need some advice..

thanks !




Simon

Dean Undertaker ML? Ran across this on eBay...did I miss something? Can't say I've seen or heard of these. Similar to a Noir/Phantom but not quite.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367879016&category=41435

I just bought a slightly used Edge 4 bass and tried it for the first time this morning. The 9v cavity was empty, but i assumed that it didn't need that to run...no sound when plugged in. I put a new 9v in and suddenly the bass was working fine. My friend has a comparable bass (active), and when his 9v dies, the bass runs as passive...apparently mine does not.

Does the bass require a 9v at all times, or can it run as passive and mine just has a electronics problem?

hey, i just received this guitar today and i'm a beginner. i've had troubles with strings in the past (i've popped on 3 in about a month on someone else's guitar). i tend to strum kinda hard when i get into it. i've heard that the guitar has a lot to do with what strings are best, so i was wondering if anyone else out there has a performer e and can tell me what they use. thanks a bunch.

and happy Jesus day

Hey all,

I'm buying my new amp tommorow, and I had an idea: why not screw around with my old 15w amp! i'm planning on stripping off the black tolex. does anyone know where i can get coloured tolex? stew mac only has black. I want either red or white.

thanks!

nick

PS:
how do i strip off tolex? it's it like removing grip tape from a skateboard? do i take a blow drier and slowly melt the adhesive (sp?) and slowly peel at the same time? no worries if i screw up, so that's always good!

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.

what kind of plant is cat nip? Why does it get cats stoned and not effect people?

What is the rating of the following pedal???

DigiTech RP200

I got the case i needed.... yay.
Now all i need is my new amp head and im all set.

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=3903474278c9cc449881f8954ba6dd5d&threadid=509299

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2368512584&category=41435

Shame teh finsih is killer and the top too...but he wisely didn;t attach any pics of teh gibson V headstock he now has on it HAHAHAHAH

Anybody know if Dean has tryed something like this?
I just love it.....

HO HO.

Hope everyone was good and didn't get coal for Christmas. I haven't had a ton of time to stop in lately, but I did get Christmas Day off and just HAD to come in & say HAPPY HO HO, HO!!

Anyway, hope you all got what you wanted for Christmas. I got what I wanted, a happy & healthy family. Hope yours is TOO!!!


Merry Christmas to you Guys & Gals, and I hope all of you & yours are happy, healthy, and playing DEANS!!!!!



NOW, TAKE OUT THAT TRASH, PLUG IN THOSE DEANS, & PUT THAT AMP ON 11!!!

I hope all of the Dean folks had a great x-mas. What did every one get in the way of Dean gear? Kristy and i got a camara so we will be posting pics of the new guitars now ( Its about time ) can we load pictures on this site yet or do we have to host them our selfs?

hello all.... after extensive reasearch, i have found why dean's z body style is more appealing than the explorers, in addition to the dean's lack of a pickguard and yummy trans colors, i have observed that the upper "boner" part of the z is blunter, and i believe, shorter, than that of the explorer,


here look for yourself,

http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/xfactor/Explorer76.html


then the dean
http://www.deanguitars.com/timecapsule/inventoryZ.html

i also believe, on the dea, that the line cutof thing on the bottom, is a less radical slope, and is slightly more horizontal than the gibby's......

thank you for your time, and, have a nice day

Seems like some new folks have joined the Forum during the holiday season. To all the new folks, welcome. This is a great Forum. Participation is highly encouraged. We like guitar pictures, too.

If you're interested in joining the Dean Owners of America, send an email to either bravedave@deanguitars.com or doa_jim@hotmail.com with:
1. name
2. address
3. phone #
4. screen name as registered here on the Forum
5. email address
Once enrolled, you'll get an email back with your very own official DOA Membership Number.

Again, welcome to the new folks. Don't bother checking for rocks. Dive on in.

Jim

Well, I'm back in a "Band" Situation, again. My solo/blues thing iz going on hold, or at least to the 'in addition-to' status. Gonna be doin a trio with a vocalist, ala Led Zepp, et al, heavy blues based riffs, with a new twist. That twist being two and three part harmony vocals. Everyone can sing. Cool! Like a meaner version of Mars Electric, with Mars Electrics' kick a$$ drummer. My brother. So I'm casing the Strats fer a while. Now I need some 'bucker equipped axes. I revamped my eVo Special w/DiMarzios, so that ones' going along. I came across an old guitar that I had custom built in the eighties, sortuva Satriani kinda thing with a floyd. Over the years, I've given out soo many guitars for safe-keeping/borrowing, that I've lost track of em all. I even visited my '81 ML at it's new home, but... Whatta baseball bat of a neck. Not a possibility. I'm thinking an Evo of US origin(pleeze, winter namm rumors be true!) and a Hardtail will round out the bullpen for this project. I'm going to be using my multi amp rig, and I'm having fun today, digging out my footlocker of old stompboxes! Cool! Best part iz we WILL record in a real studio, with a real engineer and producer. So, I get to be just the guitar player, and that suits me fine. I'm gonne let 'er rip! Should be a fun year, eh? Oh yeah, my new years resolution izz: stop punching a timeclock, and do what I was born to do in this world. Any bodee out there remember how to ROCK AND ROLL!!?! Where's my high tops and leather pants? whoooo hooooo! PS, I wish Larry B.(the doc) was here to explain these publishing rules to me..... PPS, I took a bunch of pics of my studio and amps and guitars, but there's no link anymore to post em. WHY GOD WHY?

Saw in the Christmas post that you got the SRV in Austin DVD. I bought it for myself when I was picking up some DVDs for my wife and kids. It's an awesome disk; it's two Austin City Limits shows, one from '83 and one from '89.

I noticed something weird I wanted to check with you on. Everything is a 1/2 step flat. Stevie's playing in E and A, but I'm playing along (just rhythm) in Eb and Ab. Did he really tune down a 1/2 step, or is that a by-product of recording/making the DVD? I tried to figure it out by watching the keyboard, but it was too fast.

Hi guys,

I was wondering what someone thinks of Bartolini pickups as I have never played a guitar outfitted with these p'ups. I hear they are dynamite pickups and wonder how they stack up against Duncans or my favorite, Rio Grandes. I am most interested in the Bartolini ZBS 70.

Thanks for any input!

Picked up this edge bass:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2367557650&category=4713&rd=1

Obviously an edge, but the duckbill isn't on any recent ones.. Any idea how old this might be?
The top looks cool, think I'll take it down to bare wood and oil-finish it..

I got some money for Xmas, so I bought a Korg ToneWorks Modeling Signal Processor. It's awesome! 63 effects, amp simulators, 50 rhythm drum machine, loop record/play, you name it. All for just over $100.