Got the Hardtail
yesterday. Wow - I've been playing your guitars
for decades now, and this one takes it to a
whole new level. This is the nicest Dean ever,
and is possibly the nicest GUITAR ever. I've
already cut tracks with it.
Thanks again,
Kerry Livgren
Holy
crap!... i just got my new Dean today (first
dean ever, i know its inexcusable). Its the
Vendetta 4.0 w/ the barbed wire inlay. Lets
just say that Dean is by far the best damn
guitar in the world. That shouldn't even be
considered an opinion, but sadly it is.
"R.I.P. Dime"
L8r,
Dustin Curry
I
want to thank you again for a fantastic guitar. The
Dean NAMM 2005 Hardtail Classic I recently
purchased, far exceeded my expectations. The
thing is a work of art. I'm amazed at
how thick the maple cap is. And yet it's
a comfortable weight. Very well balanced. The
neck is amazing. I thought I loved my
Time Capsule ML... This neck is a little slimmer
feeling and even easier to play than my ML. (Hope
my other guitars don't get jealous).
Pickups are fantastic. The Michael Schenker signature pickups are
big and beefy, but have good clarity. Has
HUGE chunk. The
finish and grade of the flamed maple are amazing.
I'm
ecstatic with my purchase and just wanted to
pass along my reactions to the guitar. I'm
so glad to have purchased it. I know
it will bring me years of playing enjoyment.
DEAN
RULES!
A. Rivera
Just wanted to say thanks again for the AWESOME
Hardtail, it came in on Friday and I got to jam
with her all weekend. It sounds amazing, and the
top is the nicest thing I've ever seen. Thanks
for the killer deal and the cool Dean gear, this
is definitely one of the best purchases I've ever
made!
Best,
Cengiz
My Timecapsule V
The
Dean made it here ok. I have owned a bunch
of high end stuff and this is probably the
most
beautiful guitar I have ever seen. It plays and sounds
just as good as it looks too.
Thanks,
Kirk
Warren Murchie from Bass Inside Magazine
again
Dear Mick,
I had the good fortune
of catching Brian Bromberg last
night
at a show here in Zürich. He is filling in as the European tour
bassist
for Lee Ritenour. The band was steller of course and I just wanted
to let you know that
it
seems Brian has quite the profile over here. Of the people in the band
it
was patently clear that it was he, Alex Acuna and Lee were of some
notoriety. Brians reputation clearly preceeded him.
It was actually quite funny, a
number of times women called out Brians
name between songs and right after his solo. He did seem a wee bit
embarassed when that happened but he got a good laugh out of it at the
same time.I met Brian just about 15 minutes before he went
on stage and we was
in
person as nice as he has struck me the two times I have interviewed
him.
I envision myself as being reasonably good a
bassist as I have been at
it
nearly 40 years, but he is truly stunning. It reset my whole sense of
what
truly good is. And so effortlessly. What gets me is he is just a
modest
good natured guy. It really is people like him that I most enjoy
interviewing.
His Dean bass cut through beautifully. He only
brought the one
electric
on
stage. I believe it was this one:
http://brianbromberg.net/basses/bass29.htm
It was warm and articulate, bright without being
metallic sounding,
looked
great, and I confess for the first time in as long as I can remember I
recall thinking, 'I have got to get one of those!!!'
I will check the Dean site and
see if there are Swiss dealers around
here.
As you are the one that designed these basses if I recall our earlier
emails, do you know if Brians bass is particularly customized or can
basses like his be available to drooling magazine editors too? Would I
have to sell my right or my left leg??? LOL
Gonna take a while to get over
that concert!
Warren Murchie
Editor
Bass Inside Magazine
Hello,
I'm writing this letter with the hopes that Dean might be able to read it.
My name is Jonathan and I'm rhythym guitarist in the upcoming rock/metal
band Lazy Eyed Psycho. Our first gig is this wednesday and it's going to be the
Detroit Freedom Festival. We are going to be playing in front of a crowd of somewhere
between 60,000 to 70,000 people and we are also going to be televised so our
reach could theoretically extend as far as
1-2 million people. Also playing at this event is Eminem and other Detroit musicians.
My reason for writing this letter is to let Dean know that up until now, I had
been using a Jackson Dinky DKMGT for recording and what I thought would be also
for live play. However, yesterday, I purchased a guitar that I was essentially
drooling over for the past several weeks at my local guitar store, Oz Music in
Ann Arbor (an official Dean Dealer). This guitar is none other than a Tigereye
Hardtail. It has now replaced my Jackson as the guitar that I will be using as
primary guitar for this show. The Jackson has now been demoted to "back-up" guitar.
That is how much I love the sound and playibility of this guitar.
I'm writing this to let you know that I have never been more pleased with a guitar.
It will be played with rage, force, power, sweat, tears, blood and adrenaline.
All that and with nothing less then a big f*cking smile plastered on my face
from the fist note to the last.
Dean, if you read this, my sincere thanks.
Jonathan
Rhythym guitarist of Lazy Eyed Psycho
www.LazyEyedPsycho.com
Just wanted to send
a big “thank
you” out to Mark at Stix & Strings in
Painesville, Ohio, for all of his assistance while
making the decision to buy my Dean Edge 4 bass. When
I walked into his shop, I wasn’t looking
for a Dean, but his enthusiasm and praise for the
Dean line made me take a second look. However,
it was the bass itself that sold me. Absolutely
beautiful looking with a gorgeous finish, a comfortable
neck and high quality hardware. As
an aerospace inspector, I have an eye trained to
spot defects and I couldn’t find a single
one (and believe me, I looked!) After plugging
in the Edge 4, I was amazed at its responsiveness
and tonal versatility; I got everything from a
smooth jazz sound to a hard rock growl to a bright
slap.
I couldn’t be happier joining
the Dean family of satisfied players and look forward
to my future purchases.
Jeff N.
My
Schenker Dean!!!!
Dear Dean,
I am in shock!!! My guitar arrived yesterday, and
when I came home and unwrapped her I felt like
an 8 year old boy at Christmas. What an amazing
instrument! You completely outdid yourself. The
pick-ups in this beast are the most "live" I
have ever heard. This guitar absolutely is a
museum piece.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I now have my favorite ever guitar.
Thanks again,
Johnny J.
Hi Jon:
Just wanted to thank you for helping me get the
Schenker V. What a guitar!
The V arrived last week, in perfect condition.
It was even in tune :) I've been playing it every
opportunity this week. I plan to use it on my song
submission for the DOA CD.
The V is my first pointy guitar. I was surprised
by how well it balances when strapped, standing
up. And the neck access is awesome. I think I may
have become a point guitar convert!
Thanks again, man! I'll hit the Dean message boards
tonight and give a glowing review of the V.
Jeff
Dear Dean,
My
name is Jared. I am 16 years old and have been
playing guitar for two and a half years. My main
guitar is my cadillac x, "which im sure you
probably dont think is as nice as a usa caddy",
and it is the most amazing guitar ive ever
played!! it is and will always be MY guitar.
My main acoustic is an Exotica QSE SP TPR, it is
the second greatest guitar ive ever played. I just
bought a hardtail and it is also wonderful. I go
into guitar shops constantly and just play guitars,
rarely do i find a guitar that really impresses
me because i have three Deans and what more could
you want? I could not be happier with my new hardtail
although ill never love it as much as i do my caddy
x, it will definetly be with me for life. It is
beacause of Dean guitars that i love the blues,
without that caddy x i would have never understood
how too feel what you play, because of that guitar,
i learned how to put my feelings into my music.I
know that you probably get letters like this all
the time, and i know the last thing you need is
some 16 year old kid annoying you, but i just wanted
to let you know how much you have contributed to
my becoming of a musician and how much you have
for so many others. Thank you for making the greatest
guitars ever. i hope to see more Dean guitars in
the future and that you will be around for along
time. oh and one more thing, the evos, and the
vandettas, and the avalnches suck, and you
know it, id hate too see you continue making that
crap, do what you love and stick with the old ones,
and if you can manage to make them all as
kick ass as the hardtails i cant wait to see what
Dean has in store for the future.
Sincerely,
Jared
Subject: Many Thanks Dean :)
I just wanted to
thank you for signing my TC V that I bought at
Music Gallery :)It was totally unexpected.The guitar
exceded my expectations and then some :)I've been
playing guitar for 44 years now and have close
to 40 guitars,I prolly over the course of time
had 60 that,passed thru my hands. I've wanted a
Flying V ever since I saw Albert King at the Fillmore
east,I've seen Dave Mason with one when he was
with Traffic and also Kim Simmonds with Savoy Brown.These
guitars sounded great,but when I went to buy one,I
didnt like the workmanship and or the sound.This
was prolly 69 or early 70's. This guitar not only
looks great but plays even better,it even has the
Peter Green mod,which I've had done to several
humbucker guitars that I own.I've been able to
get smoking blues,jazz,classic rock and even country
tones with just playing with the volume and tone
control.This guitar loves to rip ,but still cleans
up nice with no loss to sustain. I'm a hard man
to please in fact the only other new American made
guitar that comes close to this workmanship and
sound is the Reverend Slingshot Custom that I bought
a few months ago.You guys are producing instruments
that would cost at least twice as much from Gibson
or Fenders custom shops. Once again many thanks
on a great guitar.Needless to say I am going to
write a review on Harmony Central and spread the
word :)
Many
Thanks Again,
Gerry
A .
I got the MSV (Michael
Schenker V) today and to say that I was
blown away would be an understatement. This guitar
is sweet. Killer look (the advertisement doesn't
do it justice), great tone, and outstanding playibility.
As I told you before I had never played a Dean
Guitar prior to making this purchase (never even
picked one up in a store), however I may have to
re-think this in the future. I own 2 vintage
Stratocasters, a vintage Les Paul, a nice Hamer
and a custom Carvin. This
guitar plays better than them all. And
to top it all off it signed by the man himself!
I need to stop writing now and go play some more!
Thanks for the great service.
Scott
This
is my review of my recently purchased Hardtail
Select. This guitar rates favorably with high
end Les Paul and PRS guitars and probably surpasses.
Extremely fast action makes guitar almost play
itself-definitely increases fretwork speed.
Rich warm tone with necessary bite on the one
humbucker.Beauty of the guitar makes it a museum
peice such that you don't know whether to look
at it or play it. As a bluesplayer with a 79Strat,
I feel I am now fully equipped. Sounds great
with my CryBaby and Peavey Bandit #1. I'll be
ordering more Dean gear, incliuding a hat soon!
Thanks again!
Robert T.
I
picked up My new Dean 6 string Bass last nite from
Fireside Music in Memphis Tennessee. It is My first
6 string bass. I have been playing an Ibanez Ergodine
5 string for about 6 months and felt I needed to
advance. I have been playing an Ibanez Roadster
4 string proyotype for about 25 years but This Dean
smokes! I played it at a gig the same nite I picked
it up and it performed flawlessly. The neck is wider
than My 5 string but I got used to this quickly
and love playing it! I will not retire My other
Axes but My Dean is My Primary Axe as of now.
Thank You Dean Guitars and David Trim of Fireside
Music for getting Me this Beautiful bass.
Jimmy Young
Bassist of of DreadFall
Hey! I just picked up my new Dean EVO Special Select
from Great Southern Music and I am really impressed!
I mean, the finish is exceptional and the fretwork
is solid and well-done! This thing looks and plays
better than many American made guitars costing thousands
more!!! The pickups are really voiced correctly
and have a good, beefy tone!
Thanks for making a world-class instrument that
is affordable and is of a superior build quality!
I will make sure I use it for all of my studio parts
for my upcoming CD. Hope to see you at NAMM in Tennessee
in July!
Thanks Again!
D. Simpson
Hi
Elliott,
I
just wanted to give you a quick report about my
Exotica acoustic. I've been recording all week,
trying to get these song arrangements done for a
guy in Atlanta before I head out on a tour (guitar
tech/stage manager) with Monster Magnet (www.monstermagnet.net).
I have to say, I'm really impressed with the guitar.
This is the first time I've really used it constantly
for hours on end in a studio setting. The guitar
totally stays in tune, the intonation is nice and
the sound, plugged directly into a mic preamp into
the computer, is great. It still has the original
strings on it though I will say that after a week
of recording, it needs new strings! Anyway, I just
wanted you to know that for the money, it really
is a great guitar. Thanks for selling it to me!
I'm
flying in to St. Pete this Thursday night and will
be in town until the 24th. At that time I have to
head over to Ft. Lauderdale to play a gig on the
25th with Signal To Noise (Nashville band) and then
that night I'll fly to Newark to hook up with Magnet.
I'd love to stop by the shop while I'm in town if
possible.
Thanks
again,
Rich
www.richardleverone.com
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So
the picture you got here is from my main axe
"Dean Phantom V" and I at one of
the stages of W:O:A 2004!! Although it's "just"
a Korean made Dean, it beats up my other guitars
in playability. It has a greater look anyway.
:)
Just want to let you know that my Dean Phantom
V and I made it to the stage of the largest
Metal Festival in the World...Wacken Open
Air in Germany!! We played there and it was
amazing!
Pat
www.engineofpain.com
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Hi all at Dean,
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you
know how thrilled I am with my new EVO XM. What
a guitar, what a price. Now I know this is not the
American made Dean, but your quality and control
standards can be found in this little gem. Great
guitar for those of us who will not be taking the
stage anytime soon, but still have a need to crank
out the tunes! The finish is great, the tuners hold
very well, easy to play, super light weight, and
it has got my name on it 4 times!!
Great work,
Dean B.
Hi My Name Is Guy Walkden,this Is My 3rd Dean,What
Can I say....
This Guitar Is Gem.25th Anniversary Cadillac.
Thanks
For Building The Greatest Guitar In The World.............
Dean Player For Life.........
| Hi,
My name is Craig I play bass for Who's
Next? the UK's premier live tribute to
The Who. I've used a lot of basses over
the years but nothing comes close to my
Dean Demonator and "Z" Tour
basses.
Thanks
Dean!
Craig Addecott
WHO'S NEXT?
www.whosnextband.co.uk
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To everyone at Dean,
Thank you for making the best guitars in the
world! I have been playing Deans since the 80's
and currently own an EVO Premium, EVO Special,
and a Cadillac. Next on my list? A Hardtail.
The other guitarist in my band owns three Les
Pauls, and still refers to my EVO Premium as
"flawless." Nothing compares; as long
as there are Deans, I will play them.
Rock on,
Slyther S. Austin, TX
Hi
My Name is Guy Walkden, I play Lead Guitar In
A Band Called Rebellion,Out of Fall River Massachusetts.I
Would Like to Thank you For Creating This Incredible
Instrument.This Is My Third Dean & By Far
The Best One Yet...You Have Truly Created a
Work Of Art,The Sound,Look,& Feel Of This
Guitar Is Amazing To Say The Least.I have Played
Guitar For 20 YEARS,& this 25th Anniversary
Cadillac is The Best Guitar I have Ever Played.My
Hats Off To Every One AT Dean,Keep Making Beautiful
Guitars,& by the Way, Happy Anniversary........
Dean Player for Life
Guy W.
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Hi
, I'm from Spain and I play a Dean Cadillac
- the first in trans-black - , is the
coollest guitar in the world , I have
owned about thirty-five Gibson LP - Customs
, Classics ... - and this Dean rocks my
world like never before , my band is EL
PASO KILLERS , in studio or stage the
Cadillac always is ready to scream .
Thanks for make these jewels.
www.elpasokillers.com
Cesar |
Just
wanted to write and say how happy I am with my
new '79 series Z. I have never seen this kind
of value in a guitar before, and couldn't be more
pleased. Purchased it about 2 weeks ago, give
or take, and have barely put it down since. I'm
fully amazed at the tones I'm able to achieve
with this guitar, especially at this price. The
finish is also high above average. Thanks for
making such a great product. I have recently received
my tax returns, and am presently longing for a
new Time Capsule( C-necks are nice, but V-necks
are even better). You've got a new customer for
life.....will never play anything except Deans.
Thanks again,
Scott S .
Denver, CO
My
name is Thomas S . I was born sept. 1965, I picked
up guitar in '75......I purchased a DEAN caddy in
1979 at Steve's Music Store in Toronto Ont.....I
saw Mr. Angelo's video "Freight Train" with Nitro,
aswell on the Power Hour on Much Music playing an
aircraft alloy guitar, the dude smokes up some heavy
chops.....Right now I own 2 caddy's a blue burst
and a dark brown wood grain (both with binding),...
My other work horses include a '79 Les Paul standard,
and an older 1970 Les Paul standard, and for onslaught
a trio of 50watt Marshall JMP's, and a 6-pack of
Marshall cabinetry............
My
DEAN's are both very key axes, and compliment my
lead guitar style to it's fullest....
Hope
to see Mr. Angelo with DEAN in Toronto in the near
future.........
Nice
web site...................Peace
Subject:
THE ONE!!!
Hi,
Just wanted to thank you for your great products.
I have, now, in my possesion, THE 2002 NAAM Evo
Premium that was presented at that show. WOW! Never
thought that I would have anthing even close, and,
being the accual one from the show, I'm told that
it's even better than the regular premiums. I am
in awe and amazement that I have such a one of a
kind item. If you have any more info on this one,
could you let me know? I am not really familiar
with these shows, there may have been more than
one of this model, mine is I believe the dark cherry
quilt with the chrome hardware, rather than the
standard gold. Thanks for any added info on this
one, I appreciate it.
Best regards,
Wayne
M .
Until I got my
hands on my Dean Rhapsody 5 all other bass
guitars were inadequate.
For any type of music I play rather it be country, rock, jazz or blues nothing
compares to my Dean Rhapsody 5.
Thanks for the best bass ever built,
Brian
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Hi,
I’ve just bought
a black Dean ML ‘79 Serial: E110524.
Just wanted to say thanks for the awesome
guitar, she plays, sounds, and looks awesome!
The best axe I’ve ever bought.
Dean Is
The BEST!
Thank s for the coolest guitar in the world.
Joe H . Wales, United Kingdom.
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79
Z,
This is a smokin guitar for the price......got
a thumpin low end, and the highs are SWEEEEET
man.....also, this is the most beautiful guitar
I\'ve ever seen for under 5 bills; the top is
frigging perfect. Thanks for making this tone
available to people unwilling to pay $6000 for
a Les Paul.
Sincerely,
Scott S.
Denver, CO
Stylist
Standard
This
guitar resonates so good I just could not put
it down.I didn\'t even plug it in an amp.It
just waves with harmonics.
Thank
You!!!
Peter
M..
I
just want to let you know - I'm getting one of
your guitars! It's a Dean Baby Z. I've gone back
to the store to play it and look at it almost
all week. I'm going to be making my first payment
on sunday.. Unfortunately i don't have enough
cash to outright pay for it, so it will take about
2 or 3 payments to get it. I've read tons of good
reviews on this guitar, and i thank you for making
it! This will be my second official guitar. The
last one i had about 4 years ago got stolen, but
luckily it wasnt a very good guitar. Anyway, i'm
going to cherish this thing like its my kid! Thanks,
Dean!
- Cory
Hi,
Just wanted to write and say how
pleased I am with your Dean exotiglass acoustic
guitar. It is incredible! Here's why:
I am a 41 year-old woman songwriter, and I had
resigned myself to only writing lyrics for the past
twenty years...letting my husband and cowriters
play the guitar. I have a bad right shoulder and
small "artist's" hands. Never could comfortably
reach around a standard guitar body, much less deal
with the hard action of those "other" much more
expensive guitars. It was too intimidating, and
I was starting to get gray hair. My husband thought
I should try to play a Baby Taylor, so I dropped
by the music store this last Christmas, and while
some nice kid tuned up the Baby Taylor, I glanced
over and noticed your Dean. It had a beautiful
rich brown color and the abalone inlay caught my
eye. The split second I laid my hands on it, I knew
it was the guitar for me. The feather weight, narrow
width, and light action felt absolutely awesome. The
pickup worked fine, and adjusted well. The sound
was clean and rich. Just to make sure, I set the
Taylor on my lap one more time......and it was no
contest. This Dean guitar not only sounds better
and less "muddy" than the Baby Taylor, (or most
of the Martins, Fenders or whatevers in the store),
but it is the perfect woman's acoustic guitar. Especially
performing songwriters. I could play this guitar
nearly instantly with steel strings, and I'm proud
to say that I can rock out! (Not the least reason
being my bank account isn't empty....) I simply
wish I had found this guitar when I first started
writing. Look out, Bluebird Cafe'.......here I come!
Best Regards, and THANKS!
Holly T .
p.s./ my husband and most of my songwriting buddies
want to steal it...........um, got any Dean guitar
theft-alarm systems?
YOU ARE ONE OF THE ONLY GUITAR CO.S
WHERE I CAN BUY, WITHOUT ACTUALLY
HAVING PLAYED THE INSTRUMENT. I TRUST
YOUR PRODUCT THAT MUCH.
David R.
My son and I have purchased 4 Dean guitars over the past year. Two 6 string acoustics, one 12 string acoustic, and last week I purchased an Avalanche MQ electric. While we are not giging musicians, we do play them a lot and have found them to be genuinely good products. I selected the Avalanche over a MIM Strat and I'm glad I did. The guitar just feels right in my hands.
I'd been hacking on an old beatup acoustic for the past 20 years when my son went out and got his own. I got the bug after hearing him play and decided it was time to get a real guitar. I purchased my acoustic and electric within one month of each other. It is possible that my son now has the electric itch, as he was looking at Deans over the past weekend. Maybe there will be 5 in the family.
We can't pass up a chance to acknowledge Sticks & Strings in Painesville, Ohio. Mark sold us all four guitars. He knows musical instruments and the Dean line very well. I would suggest anyone looking for an instrument should pay them a visit. They are an asset to your sales organization.
Thanks,
Rich B.
79 ML silverburst Bass & Treble
Again Dean Guitars pulls another rabbit out of their hat! I received my ultra rare and ultra cool Silver burst ML today and I havn’t put it down since I got it out of the case! It looks as great as it plays. I can’t thank you enough for making just great guitars at great prices that play better than guitars twice their price range!
Kudos!
Joe C.
Zen/ Bass & Treble
WOW! Got my Zen Acoustic/Electric today and all I can say is WOW! I think my other acoustic just got retired. My Zen will be taking it’s place on stage from now on!
Joe C.
Evo SS TGE from SouthPaw Guitars
From Backstage music
I traded my old Fender Jazzmaster and $100 for this beauty of an instrument. This is my first Dean guitar and it blows my mind! I’ll definitely be saving up money for another. Keep up the good work folks.
Adam G.
Cadi Select Q Amberburst
From Backstage music
Cadillacs are totally under rated and appreciated and I’m into a whole different look. I sold three prized Teles to buy 2 Cadillacs sight unseen!!
Ryan H.
USA TC Z CHERRY SUNBURST FROM DAVE’S GUITAR SHOP
This USA Z is the best playing guitar I have ever owned. It beats any Gibson or PRS in my collection and I plan to buy nothing but Dean Guitars in the future.
Thank you.
Jack E.
Hello
Dean,
Wanted
to let you know that the EDGE 5 that I acquired
a couple of months ago is one of the best basses
that I have owned. Not only does the instrument
play like a dream it has a finish and color to rival
any bass made. I've own Fender, Gibson, and Peavey
basses and I like yours the best so far. Thanks
for making such a great piece of art!!
Dave
S.
Hi,
I
just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much
I enjoy my new Exotica RSE Supreme. I was lucky
enough to pick out my Christmas present for my wife
to get me this year and that was my choice. We could
afford to by a higher price guitar but this one
was superior. I was picking between a Taylor 512
(I think that was the model) and a Martin D16. The
Dean was as a high a quality as either of them in
finish and tone with the added advantage of the
wonderful inlays and multiple woods. I would recommend
this to anyone pro or amateur. If I can only bring
my playing skills up to the level this instrument
deserves.
Thanks,
Danny
F .
Nashville,
TN
my
baby z
i
just recently purchased a dean baby z and wooooooooooooow.
im very impressed, i purchased this guitar for at
home practice and fun and little did i know i would
hang up my gibson and jackson v's. i am truly 1
satisfied rocker. thanks and keep em coming.
Just
a note...
I
just wanted to let you know that I have posted a
review in Harmony central on the Cadillac TC 3 (not
an anniversary) that I purchased recently. I still
absolutely love it! Thank you for being such a great
help in acquiring a new case and building such a
great product. I would like to wish you all the
best for the upcoming holidays. Keep up the good
work!
Thank
You
Joel
G.
TC
Cadillac #16
Dean,
I
recieved my custom made TC ML this wednesday
from dave at B & T, he sent me pics
of it he had taken in his shop. These pics
already
set me on fire, but I couldn't believe
my eyes when I opened up the case.
You might know I am partial to Blueburst and always wanted to see what it'd
look like on a trans flametop.
Knowing DEAN and their guitars I had expected a lot, but this surpassed every
expectation I ever had about my ML.
It truly has become the guitar of my
dreams, the top is incredible I showed
it to many people on a lot of forums
also in the Netherlands were DEAN
is still
a name that is quite unknown.
Almost everybody agreed even the ones that are not automatically attracted
to pointy guitars and V headstocks,
this is a true work of art!
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Never have I had so much positive reaction to a
new guitar I bought. Again, I wanna thank you for
making this possible, and I hope you guys keep up
the great work and the quality if so I see golden
future for DEAN! I will play this guitar on uor
next gig and spread the word!
Cheers from the Netherlands and I hope to see you
in february!
Hans
Hi
Dean !
Hows everything going ?
First of all, thanks for making the DOA Bass, got
the bass last Wednesday, and it playes fantastic!
Both the playability and the sound are just awesome
!! I compare it to my highend Jackson which not
gonna be played no more. This was my first Dean
product, and definitely not the last. If the quality
of this DOA Bass is symptomatic for all the Dean
basses, I think I'll only play Deans here after
! Can't wait to see and feel a US handcrafted Dean
bass !! hehe... maybe a US Caddy Bass, some day
!!??
(I know hehehe I've asked about a US Caddy bass
earlier)
But, as far as I know both Elliott and Craig from
the forum, has Vintage Caddy basses.
My question is, do you know how many of those basses
was made in the 80's ?
And, how many are counted for today ?
I probably couldn't afford one if one showed up,
and I guess there are a few on the forum who would
do anything to get one, but I'd like to know the
story about the bass !
Thanks
alot to you and Elliott for everything !
Sorry I can't come to the DOA meeting in February,
but I hope and know you all will have a great time.
Kindest
regards
Bernt O.
DOA member # 03 00163
DOA Caddy Bass # 7 Owner ! :)
Hey,
Well I have been playing the guitar for 7 months now.I first started out with the Strat,then a Tele.They are both gone and now I have a Epi Les Paul.The music shop I deal with had an special invitation sale.So I of course attended.I found a transparent red Cadillac X.The price was $185.It blows the Les Paul in tone even though it is made out of Basswood and is more comfortable.I have a Fender Blue Jr and Boss DS-1 box hooked up to the Dean.What a tone it has with this combination.By the way I'm 40,the last time I had a guitar was when I was 9.
Thx Lee.....Living my boyish dream again
Elliott,
I wanted to let you know I picked up (purchased) a Hardtail this weekend - WOW! I spent the weekend putting it through it's paces and I can honestly say I have never played a guitar that felt so good, that was as sonically rounded, and blew me away like this one did. This isn't me blowing smoke either - it actually reinvigorated my enthusiasm for playing! I could go on and on, but I know the couple times we have talked in the past you had asked me about trying a Hardtail out, for one reason or another I hadn't. Best guitar I have ever played, period.
Sincerely,
Greetings,
I got the Dean's Jazz delux Guitar i think it's a Great Jazz Guitar for a nice Price, and now i got hime I feel my self a little bit like Charlie Christian , west Mongomery & George Benton ain't that Great Love your Guitars go on with it. for a lifetime thank you for that great Guitar
Greetings
John de R
Ridderkerk
Holland
Hi
Dean:
Wanted to let you know I bought a Hardtail! And I'm in love. This is the finest guitar I've ever played/owned/seen. Jon and Tony helped me pick it out. It's a beauty!
Thanks!!
Hey
guys,
I
am so happy i stumbled upon you and your guitars,
i have been so happy with my purchase and your
customer service. you certainly have made a believer
of me as well as a life long customer, i will
not play anything but a Dean as long as i live.
great going and keep up the good work!!
Tony L.
Merna, Nebraska
Dear
guys,
I never thought I'd be able to afford an eight
string, let alone one that sounds, feels and plays
like my dean, I've had it for a little over a
year now, and it's gradually become my main guitar.
I play in an acoustic trio, and the HUGE tone
that thing has is a great tool to fatten up the
sound of two acoustic guitars! I can't think of
anything I'd change, and that is a very odd thing
for me to say. It was set up perfectly right off
the rack (Bill's music in baltimore MD) and I
have never so much as had to tweak a truss rod
or adjust a saddle. Considering that my playing
style can best be described as "bull in a china
shop", that's sayin' something!! Thanks for the
great bass, at the great price! If you ever need
someone to sing your praises in md, let me know
thanks,
Ward E.
Hey guys,
I received the Posters, key chain and picks last night. It was a very
unexpected surprise. I wanted to thank you personally for sending them to
me. I'll be sure to hang them up today in my little music cover where I
keep all my guitars and amps and what not, and I'm sure people will see
them when they come over to jam or hang out or whatever, as that's where
I usually hang out with guests. I can say without a doubt, No other
company takes care of it's customers like Dean does, and it Does Not go
unnoticed or unappreciated. Thanks again guys!~
Sincerely,
Joe C.
P.S. As soon as the Silverburst ML and the Dean Zen Acoustic/Electrtic
arrive, I'll take some Family shots and send them in for your collections
page!
Hi!
I am not sure who to address this to, so I hope it finds its way to the right people! I just wanted to THANK YOU for the KEWL package that arrived at my door yesterday! Posters, picks and a great lanyard! I have to wear a security badge at the Lab where I work so it comes in handy! I now can "wear my wings" all the time! I also wear my DEAN shirts any opportunity I get too (maybe I can get a job with you in sales!) You guys (and gals!) ROCK! Customer service MUST be a way of life there at Armadillo Enterprises! Hey, you already have some of the best products on the planet, I guess the rest is easy anyway! Keep up the great work, and THANKS AGAIN!
Mike
(A DEAN guy for LIFE!)
Subject: Family affair
The
other day I found out that both my son and my
daughter had bought Dean guitars. Neither one
knew the other was buying one, and when they told
me, I let them know that I had just bought one
also. We are 150 mile apart, and had never talked
this over at all. I guess we all saw the value
and quality in your guitars. Just thought you
might like to know.
Frank
C .
Hey Dean,
I read the favorable review of the EVO Premium in the March 2002 issue of
Guitar Player, and I got excited. The guitar also got raves on usergroup
discussions on the web. Unfortunately it was some time before I actually
found one in a store. Word of mouth is a good source of information, but it
can't replace getting your hands on the instrument.
After finding an EVO Premium, I had to have it. I have played dozens and
dozens of guitars over the years. Maybe a hundred or more. I have purchased
14 guitars in my lifetime, ranging from cheap foreign axes to top of the
line American guitars. I am picky but I am not hung up on brand names. I
know a good guitar when I find one. I also know value. The EVO Premium is
one of the best values on the market. I might have to buy another one. I
don't know why I don't see more of them around!
I couldn't be happier that I paid half of what an entry-level Gibson costs.
My EVO Premium has a better figured maple top than most Les Pauls. In fact,
my guitar will rival any Paul Reed Smith. If anybody doesn't believe me,
check out this picture.
Keep up the good work.
Benj
Thanks,
Tony!
I found a dealer and bought an Exotica RSE - got it yesterday and LOVE IT! I'm really a very inexperienced player but the guitar helps me sound so much better than I am. I played trumpet professionally for over 20 years and have a degree in music theory and trumpet but due to cancer and throat surgery five years ago, can no longer play. I bought a cheap acoustic a year or so ago to see if I wanted to keep playing something and liked it so much I went looking for a real guitar - and boy were my guitar buddies right to suggest a Dean. The RSE is fabulous! My guitar buds now envy me!! Imagine that. I played a Tak, Washburn, Ibanez, Yamaha and others and the only thing I liked a little better was a Taylor - but I'm not in the $1800 guitar player range/skill set yet. The RSE tone is so nice and the finish and features are well...just absolutely beautiful. The Taylor was great, but the RSE is right there with it for much less.
Thanks again for your email. If you have any suggestions on care for my RSE or string selection or amps or anything a "learning guitarist" might can use, please let me know. I'll certainly appreciate it!
Keep making great guitars. You never know who will find joy and happiness in playing the next one you craft.
Joel R .
Columbia, SC
Elliott,
Thanks for personally following up with me on
my inquiry. I am thoroughly impressed with Dean's
commitment to customer satisfaction and I'd like
to extend my appreciation for explaining to me
the stock differences native to my instrument.
And I'd like to also say thanks for stepping up
to the plate and sending me the 'blades' to replace
the stock hums I currently have - I think that's
a win-win situation. This is why I've never played
anything else but a Dean (and you can quote me
for a testimonial on that one).
Tony L
St Petersburg, FL
Elliott,
Thanks for calling me back today, I really appreciate
that you take the time out to call your customers.
I have been very pleased with the 3 US Deans that
I have purchased over the last year. They are
some of the finest guitars that I have ever seen
or played and their quality is making me realize
that you don't necessarily need a vintage guitar
to get that level of playability. The way that
you stand behind your products is unheard of in
today's guitar market. I thank you for offering
to send me a replacement Tone Pros bridge for
my Caddy. I speak highly of Dean guitars and the
people who work their for their dedication.
Thanks again,
Randall
Hello,
I just purchased a used Dean ML. I was hoping you could help me with any info or specs. The serial # is 961125 and it is on the fretboard where the neck meets the body. It is a beautiful guitar. Can you help me?
Thank you,
John S
P.S. - I also have a Dean V platinum and another Dean ML. These are the best guitars! They are so good, they're right up there with my wife!
Dean,
I just received my Cadillac Select and wow, that
guitar is friggen' beautiful man!! I totally dig
the look, sound, and feel of this guitar!!! I
am going to make it my main live instrument, the
thing sounds so damn good, it is better than my
Les Paul!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I love your guitars dude!!
Dean f@c#in% rules!!
- Sprout
The Pennyroyals
I bought that tiger eye Caddy from Frank @
Music Gallery Inc..
I also bought a really super nice faded denim
Hard Tail from him
also. Excellent!! I've already tried them both
out on one of my
Marshall's and what tone and playability. Ya
know, I think I really
like the Hard Tail best. I know the few people
I have shown them
off to like the looks of it best. It definitely
sounds better all around.
I love the radical recurve on the top. It gives
it an illusion of being
a higher arch....beautiful!
Now I'll have to save up and get what I was
originally looking for - a tiger eye HardTail.
A buddy of mine said he saw Jefferson Starship
on TV the other night and said the guitarist,
Chaquico I'm assuming, had a HardTail and said
the finish looked like my Caddy. Outstanding guitars
especially for the price. The quality is just
the same as I remember them from days of yesteryear.
Dean, welcome back to Dean Guitars.
Tony
A few weeks ago I e-mailed you with some
concerns I read on the Exotica Fm models.
I received my Exotica special order seeing
they carry any in stock yet, about 3 weeks
ago. I had the guy at the shop set it up to
my taste. I can tell you one thing after playing
several different brands that this is by far
the best guitar for the money. I have a lot
of friends who never played one till I received
my guitar.
Well 1 buddy is going to go buy one Monday
another just moved and is going to buy one when
he is settled down. And a few people I know
who have their own bands play some unplugged
gigs are going to check out the other models.
The feel is great for my liking, sounds like
a Taylor and feels like a Gibson neck. Smooth
action. I am looking into buying another electric
in the next few months. I played the Icon yesterday
and I just couldn't put it down. Great tone
feel and looks. Thanks for your quality guitars
that you and your company create. Keep up the
good work.
Thank you
Steve from Fresno here. Well...it's been
about 2 months since I got my Hardtail (#
22 of 100 ) signed by guess who.....and you
know how there's usually a honeymoon period
with new guitars....and then ....oh... well.....??....well
the honeymoon goes on !! I like to play all
my guitars as much as possible....but unfortunately
I just can't quite get the sound and feel
I need now out of any of the rest...so my
Hardtail is really getting a workout.....constantly!
It always gets lots of "ooohs and aaahs"
from players and non players alike. I have a
Roland VGA-3 combo amp that I use for some gigs,
and a THD Univalve half stack that I use for
other gigs, and a Fender Blues Junior for the
small gigs.....well....in the past I've had
to select certain guitars for best results with
these various amp set-ups......but my Hardtail
just sounds great in all of them !! It's so
focused and articulate whether on clean, crunch
or high gain.
It's just hideous and wonderful !!!Hey...also I'm interested in one of the Zen acoustics....could you let me know how much those will cost?.....I'd like to reserve one !
Thanks again...
Dean
Guitars,
I started out by buying a New Dean Razor
FS off eBay and I was amazed at the quality
and craftsmanship for a guitar in that price
range. After two weeks I had another Dean. I
bought a second hand Dean Tonic D. Within another
week I had a new EVO SS. Now I have a Caddi
Select and a Caddi X. I just got a used Avalanche
MQ. I sold a Fender or Epiphone before each
Dean I bought. I even sold a Martin D 15 before
I got the EVO SS. I have to keep the wife happy
you know.
You have me hooked. I think the Caddi Select
and EVO SS did it. I've been playing guitar
since 1962. I've owned nothing but Fender Strats,
Tele's, Gibson Les Pauls and Epiphones all that
time. I will never go back now. I'm pinching
pennies and selling off more gear on eBay to
try and get a couple of higher end Deans.
Thanks for producing such quality guitars
at REASONABLE prices. Dean guitars are by far
the best quality/sound to price bargain I've
ever seen. I have a friend who is the guitar
tech in our local music store who is very interested
in Deans. The store only sells Fender, Takamini,
PRS and Jay Turser (we are a small town). I've
taken each Dean I've bought to show him, and
everyone in the store wants to play them. I'm
spreading the Dean gospel. You have a new true
believer.
Best Regards,
Dean,
I sent you a copy of my post in DOA regarding
the Z (dark cherry). I wasn't sure if I sent
it to you correctly so I thought I'd give you
a follow up. This guitar is flat out incredible!
I am so pleased with it. I knew that this guitar
would fill the voids in my tonal arsenal. Frank
and staff were great.Chip even related some
his experiences building Deans in the old days.
Chip was very impressed with the workmanship
on this Z as well. Keep the pedal to the metal,
the industry is starving for what your doing
and we are all so fortunate to have this stuff
in production again. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Thanks once again.
Rob
Hi
Dean,
I have received my Dean Evo Deluxe and
it is a great guitar from finish to tone. This
Evo with its flame red top has one of the most
beautiful finishes I have seen on any guitar
in this price range or higher. It is a joy to
play and has wonderful tone. This guitar has
great acoustic quality and still can't believe
I received such a nice guitar through the mail
without first playing this instrument. I would
never think of doing this with other manufacturers.
This is a sign of great care and quality control
at Dean. On top of all of this is the top notch
customer support.
Thanks,
Rich
Dean...
Have had four deans total...still have two...also
have a Resonator CE...had a dean Performer
E, but let somebody talk me out of that one
plus and older electric from years back....you
guys and gals are doing a great job, and are
to be commended for your responsiveness, along
with guitars dedicated to quality components,
great fit and finish and attention to detail....I
own Martin dreadnaughts, G & L's, Gibson Les
Pauls, plus have had 17 stratocasters and 8
telecasters thru the years....I know quality
when I see it...and it does not happen by accident...somebody
has to be watching what is going out the door....and
what is going out the door from your plant is
very good....Marketing, Marketing, Marketing....I
know what you are up against with name recognition
and loyalty to the old brands....you folks are
doing a great job...keep up the good work and
keep doing what you are doing...your audience
will get larger and larger....
Jim S.
My very best to all personel
at Dean ...
I bought what I would say a cheap guitar to
travel with. Little did I know
this guitar would surpass my GUILD by far. Actually
to be honest it blows it away!
Good job guys, had a friend looking at it and
he couldn't beleive the price of this guitar...
Hats up!
Mike V.
Canada
MR.DEAN,
I bought a brand new, sunburst Dean stylist
(standard) In Sept.of 02. and since then, I
allow nobody to play it, because, I get Jealous!!!!!!
THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! I LOVE MY DEAN. It is
a masterpiece... And am proud to own one.
Hey,
I am Nathan Hilbish from Bedford, VA, and I
would like to thank you for making a great 12
string bass, its one of the most comfortable,
and nicest sounding instruments I have ever
played. I have had it for about a year and have
no plans to replace it. I play in the metal
band Sypherin, and the 12 string is just the
thing we needed to beef up our sound even more.
I was wondering if you had any plans on Producing
a 15 string bass (5 sets of 3 strings) with
the price of the Rhapsody, or even a 18 string,
that would be nice.
Thanks
again,
Nathan H.
Dear
Elliot,
Customer
Service - The Priceless Component:
http://www.deanguitars.com/deanforum3/index.php?board=11;action=display;threadid=6779
I've
been saying this stuff about you guys since
my first Dean Guitar purchase 2+ years ago when
you sent me a t-shirt for simply inquiring and
showing enthusiasm about buying my Exotica FM.
That small tiding spoke to me about what kind
of folks I was doing business with and made
me feel very secure about my purchases. Being
an account relationships management type of
guy, I think there can never be enough praise
for outstanding products and customer care.
The things being said about Dean Guitars products
and service on the forum were no small component
of my first Dean purchase. I'm really glad I
didn't buy that Epiphone EJ-200 in 2001.
Hopefully,
my words will help someone else make a similar
decision.
Thank
you for a great product and unmatched service.
Feel free to quote me or use my words as you
like for your testimonials page. I'll get you
a review of the Caddy as well when it arrives.
Sincerely,
Larry
O.
Dear
Elliot,
All
I can say is "WOW!!" My Cherryburst
Cadillac Select showed up yesterday at 1:00pm,
and I've hardly set it down since. I've only
had to slightly re-tune it a couple of times
in my hours of vigorous play. The guitar came
out of the box playing the blues and calling
my name. The setup is absolutely perfect, and
I can't say enough about the body style and
finish. I've always wanted a guitar in cherryburst
since I first saw Jimmy Page with his '58 Les
Paul, but this finish puts those to shame with
its almost 3-D flametop, as does the round and
pointy body styling. Also, I have an Evo and
an Exotica with their respective headstocks,
so I've never truly appreciated the huge size
of the "V" headstocks on your guitars.
Very, very nice. It helps puts a lot more string
on the guitar.
The
gold hardware, inlays, binding and electronics
are perfect as well. It's great having a guitar
that can get so many varieties of sounds, from
a slinky strat/tele to a fat Les Paul and everything
in-between. This guitar will see no after-market
modifications whatsoever. I just need to get
used to having separate volume/tone pots for
each pickup. I've gotten lazy from playing my
Evo which has only 1 volume and 1 tone pot for
both pups.
Thanks
again for your assistance and for producing
what I feel are t
