HeHasTheJazzHands
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I'm like in the minority of people that like the shrimpfork apparently.
I also like the new 6-in-line they introduced.
...That's about it.
Dean Guitars 2022
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I'm like in the minority of people that like the shrimpfork apparently.
I also like the new 6-in-line they introduced.
...That's about it.
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Dekay82
I WANT the fret nibs
I dunno man, I do like the more classic MLs, but they're so heavily associated with Dime that it takes away from my personal desire to own one. It's not like an explorer or V where every swinging dick rocks (myself included) one. Dime was THE ML guy, AFAIK. Also, RIP Dime, 17 years today.
I will also say, I've played both the 6 and 12 string versions of the Boca, I think it's called, and those were some sleeper guitars, enjoyed them immensely. They also don't have obnoxious headstocks, which is a plus.
I will also say, I've played both the 6 and 12 string versions of the Boca, I think it's called, and those were some sleeper guitars, enjoyed them immensely. They also don't have obnoxious headstocks, which is a plus.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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He definitely wasn't the first since Dean's been around since the late '70s and guys like The Cars and Sammy Hagar used Dean in the '80s, but yeah ever since Pantera got big, he's been THE ML guy.
I like the split headstock, and the shimpfork. The inline I can do without.
I played a USA Vinman and it was a really excellent guitar, despite the crappy headstock. I would really like a Cadillac, even a Korean one, but every time I find one for a decent price I talk myself out of it.
I played a USA Vinman and it was a really excellent guitar, despite the crappy headstock. I would really like a Cadillac, even a Korean one, but every time I find one for a decent price I talk myself out of it.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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I like the split headstock, and the shimpfork. The inline I can do without.
I played a USA Vinman and it was a really excellent guitar, despite the crappy headstock. I would really like a Cadillac, even a Korean one, but every time I find one for a decent price I talk myself out of it.
The Caddy has definitely grown on me the passed few years. Enough for me to consider one if the right one comes up for sale at a good price.
Yeah, Elliot Easton has an ML on one of the Cars' album covers (Panorama or Candy-O, I think), and Triumph's Rik Emmett used them in the early '80s. They were a dead brand after that until Dime, though.
I've always particularly enjoyed Dean's more "normal" offerings. The Stylist, the Avalanche, the Edge bass, the acoustics, I've owned a bunch of them. I've never owned an ML, but the shape is interesting.
I've loved seeing their new offerings the past couple years, but it seems to me like the company has always been kind of in limbo between being successful and crashing. I'm sure they'll be fine as long as they keep offering what they have been, but one sudden wrong turn might have them in a bit of trouble. I hope they succeed, though.
I've loved seeing their new offerings the past couple years, but it seems to me like the company has always been kind of in limbo between being successful and crashing. I'm sure they'll be fine as long as they keep offering what they have been, but one sudden wrong turn might have them in a bit of trouble. I hope they succeed, though.
Zado
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Honestly I'd play a Dean over a gazillion brands, the brand got much cooler in my book in recent years. I'm not familiar with 90% of their roster, but their models I dig.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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https://www.deanguitars.com/newfor2...xDpkHbkG_cxBNSqxzseS5T2cXDBzW1RLzYwjEDceFOjKk
It has arrived.
...And isnt' really a lot too be honest. Kinda understandable, but still. I'm guessing they're gonna add more and this is just the beginning.
It has arrived.
...And isnt' really a lot too be honest.
Kinda understandable, but still. I'm guessing they're gonna add more and this is just the beginning.
I like the split headstock, and the shimpfork. The inline I can do without.
I played a USA Vinman and it was a really excellent guitar, despite the crappy headstock. I would really like a Cadillac, even a Korean one, but every time I find one for a decent price I talk myself out of it.
It looks like Vinnie Moore isn't with Dean anymore? I only have one of his albums, but in that neo-classical style, I have enjoyed his playing.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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Huh, just looked it up and apparently he's a Kramer guy again.
Looks like this is apparently old news. He still posts pictures on Instagram using his Dean, FWIW.
I don't think I'd ever choose their headstocks on thier own, but I think most of them work perfectly fine with the guitars they tend to come on.
The RC/Exile in line is pretty inoffensive, and even the somewhat reviled split stock works well with the Vs and Zs.
If anything I'd say thier headstock logos are more offensive than the outlines themselves.
CanserDYI
Yeah, No, Definitely.
The new 6 in line one reminds me of a vulture (bird not guitar), and also reminds me of the old Carvin headstock which i personally find atrocious lol theirs is better than Carvin's though imho, and genuinely the best one they've put out.
The scooped bottom one looks like the aries headstock too, but that one I think Kiesel did better.
The scooped bottom one looks like the aries headstock too, but that one I think Kiesel did better.
Church2224
Guitar Whore
I always liked their USA offerings, even artist and some Dime models. I always wanted one but I got too many other guitars I am looking at before Dean....
The Exile looks nice with the reversed headstock. Wouldn't mind a fanned 8 that's not got a fuckin' Kahler and costs a million bucks.
I missed something. Where did you find the non-Kahler Exile multiscale with reversed headstock?!
Two separate statements. One in reference to earlier post, second is wishful thinking.
ML/V headstock is cool, otherwise meh. they should maybe round off the edges on their inline headstock. also the wing logo is impossible to place properly.
