Need Help : Dean Guitar any opinion?

[reez_rock]

Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying a non conventional look guitar and I don't want to spend much cos I know that I'll still be playing my old strat.
but I'm quite bored with a strat/superstrat or les paul look

So, I'm eyeing for a Dean Dime o Flage now....retail at abt 490-500 @ StandardValue and Ranking Sports...

this is the particular guitar
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/chuya-online/cabinet/items12/15544.jpg

of course, this is an affordable version of the Dean Dimebag signature which is originated from China...

my plan is....buy it, drop a '59 and JB/X2N


anyone ever try this guitar and willing to share their opinion??



thanks a lot guys

 

[Dime]

woo deans rule!but the only set-back about this one is that is a bolt-on neck.if ranking brings in the razorback db then go for it.its suppose to be an affordable ver of the original razorback and is in bolt-on too.but should cost more than the one you are contemplating on.

 

[van_halen]

passed by ranking awhile back, they have usa razorbacks i think. WOAH! but emgs not for me man.. but got a model with seymour duncans. set neck models, good quality. even the rosewood they use is not those cheapo kind. but all above $2000+ hahaha

 

[Dime]

those are not usa razorbacks.they are either koren or chinese made.usa price vary from 5k to 7k.the razorbacks do come in duncans if you cant take the emgs.

 

[van_halen]

what, $2k+ for a china guitar? lol. can i confirm that we are talking about the same guitar.. cos i'm talking about the set neck models in ranking

 

[Rossie]

I love the Rusty Cooley 7-string... Tempting!

 

[reez_rock]

So u guys saying just buy thehigher end Dean is it??

But actually is being bolt on really a problem??I'm using American Trad strat and a PGM(with Dimarzios)...obviously both are bolt on but they do sustain well in my opinion....better than some les paul that I had...never own a gibby tho....

 

[Hydrofly]

I'm generally really really wary of guitars from china... Try it first.

 

[Rossie]

A well made/designed bolt-on is just as good as a set-neck.

 

[van_halen]

if u r interested in getting a dime shaped guitar, i recommend u check out the j&d dime model copy also available at ranking. first off, i believe it's less than $400. 2nd, the headstock is dean shaped not some lame j&d shape. also the logo is a very beautiful J letter fused with D letter, overall looks like the letter D which make people think it's a Dean haha. go check it out man.

 

[reez_rock]

Hahahaha....checking j and d website now......

the problem is....whatever it is, I'm going to change the pups to 59 and jb....means...if I buy a j &d for (let say) 350...then add 250 for the pups and installation....I have a 600 bucks j&d which I won't be able to sell off even for less then 300....

 

[van_halen]

seriously bro thats the only jnd model that i liked, cos the other models the headstock and logo just turn me off haha

 

[heafy2214]

Hey dude...

I'm having a Dean ML Noir XT which i bought from Music Theme (David). Got it for less than 1k together with a Dean hardcase. Its made in Korea but its a bolt on & the pups are blade pups. But mind u, the sustain n tone from this beast is awesome man. If u r looking for tone then this is the guitar. Tone not so bright n meant for only metal. There is a clear diff between the bridge n neck tone. At the same time the pups from dean r pretty good. Its better if u want a upgrade but TRUST ME, its still good to keep the pups stock till u have the $$$ to upgrade it. Sustain, no prob man & the neck's action is low(lovely man!). Good for shredding & riff works.

Note, Do not get the ones made in China coz the QC(quality control) is pretty bad. Try asking the shop for a korean model n they shd be able to get it for u. If i got a camera i will snap a photo of my beast n also the US serial number(though its made in Korea).

Check out the review from www.harmonycentral.com about the model.

Lastly, I do agree that not all set necks have great sustain. There r still good bolt-ons guitars out there which do not compromise tone & sustain.

 

[rimuel]

hey reez bro,
recently acquired a Dean ML FBD
i serious DONT recommend those dean with bolt-ons.SERIOUSLY
the neck finish is like powdery-ish.sick.
if u were to get.try to get at least a set neck one.
more sustain and easier reach for higher frets.

for the models available in MUSIC THEME/RANKING
here is how it works.
ranking bring in 2 piece of each specific model in a single shipment
one to be in ranking and another in music theme.(different prices in different shops)
some may include a hardcase,some may not.SO DO CONSIDER WELL
one shipment comes in 6 months.

hope this helps

 

[rimuel]

Lastly, I do agree that not all set necks have great sustain. There r still good bolt-ons guitars out there which do not compromise tone & sustain.

true.but the cheap china models like the dime o flage,seriously need work at the neck.

 

[reez_rock]

Yeah bro Rimuel....saw urs at the gallery...awesome....so u saying DON'T go for the Dime o flage is it??cos actually I just want to buy it for fun...it's not going to be my main guitar anyway....thus, I won't spend much on it.....

But I'm really curios to know....with such a sharp body and big headstock, is it neck heavy??

I will definitely not going to buy it if it's neck heavy......SG's neck heavy is still fine but like those explorer neck heavy....it's a major turn off

 

[HideX_X]

its cost 399 sv is having clearance sale

 

[rimuel]

hey reez bro.not very neck heavy.for me is alright.yea bro.i suggest u try the neck feel and texture 1st

 

[fgl]

I owned a dean classical guitar once...never really went for their electrics but they sure have nice posters with sexy babes

 

[heafy2214]

Bro, the ones made in China has bad quality. Try n get the ones made in Korea. Mine is made is Korea & there is good sustain n Tone. The action is low & its a FR. Yup... I have to agree that China made guitars have bad QC. Try asking Music Theme (David) about Dean guitars n he can assist u.