Another NICE Dean Hardtail.

[Skullkrusher]

I kinda like this color more than I thought I would.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3715482487&category=41435

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Another NICE Dean Hardtail.

Ahhhh.... one of my dream guitars... a Faded Denim Dean Hardtail. This is the first one I've seen on eBay to be honest, good find

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: Another NICE Dean Hardtail.

The color on that one is mislabled. It is not faded denim....it's the standard blue on the Dean website (midnight blue). Still a damn nice guitar for a decent price.

This is what the faded denim in quilt looks like.

 

[Skullkrusher]

Re: Another NICE Dean Hardtail.

The color on that one is mislabled. It is not faded denim....it's the standard blue on the Dean website (midnight blue). Still a damn nice guitar for a decent price.

This is what the faded denim in quilt looks like.

I kinda thought that it was a little bright to be faded denim. Either way, it shure is pretty. If the back would have been a natural finish I would be in love with it.

 

[Norman_T]

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.......and I have played one of them at my local music store!!!!!! Although only for a little while as the chap who owns it did not want me to play it for too long unless I was serious about buying it. Was nice to play and that ebony board was very nice and slick, it is even better looking in the flesh very tempting!!

Although the guy is going to be getting a Ibanez George Benson guitar in very soon and I am determined to get there and play it as soon as it comes in.

However back to Dean's - lovely but expensive when compared to others?

 

[xerxes]

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hehe, im still dieing to play one! lol

 

[JALIN]

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Wow, that is cool.

 

[That90'sGuy]

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The faded denim finish does alter, that's why I thought it was it. I figured the picture could change it a bit too.

 

[TheMist]

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I dont think they can compete with PRS.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Hehe they just need abit more hype...

 

[Sprinter]

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I dont think they can compete with PRS.

You're right, Dean couldn't possibly build a guitar as poorly built as a PRS :laugh2: . Sorry dude, I'm not a fan of PRS guitars. I love my three Hardtail's.


Sprinter

 

[TheMist]

Re: Another NICE Dean Hardtail.

Deans = No resale value.

"sorry dude I'm not a fan of Dean guitars"

 

[Jeff_H]

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I believe that dollar for dollar you get more for your money compared to the PRS (comparing new or near new "showroom condition" type guitars). The PRS has more prestige, has been around longer, and was very inovative. One is not better than the other, as everyone has a personal preference as to what is best...

Dean Hardtails come standard with the following:

Grover Tuners
Graptech Nut
Ebony Board
Custom Abalone/Sterling Silver Inlay
Seymour Duncan Pickups
Tone Pro's Bridge
Natural Binding
All have "10" tops or better.

You get all of this for a standard retail price of under $2000 - most of the time you can pick one up on eBay for $1400. I've had quotes for new one's on the internet as low as $1400-1500 if one is on sale. $1800-1900 is the typical no haggle, joe schmoe off the street price.

What would a comprable PRS cost with the following:

McCarty or Custom 22
Stop Tail
10 top
Birds

$2200-2400....more? The price at GC sometimes runs $2800 and up for the nicest PRS's. You can pick up McCarty's or CU 22's on eBay depending on the current market mood with 10 tops and birds for $1800 and up, sometimes a little less if you don't mine a little playwear or some small dings. But we're talking showroom or near showroom condition for this comparison.

Now you have to add for the items that the PRS doesn't have. Lets leave the tuners out of it, as I hear the PRS tuners are actually very nice, especially the locking one's.

Graphtec Nut (part + install and filing) - $50 give or take
Ebony board - n/a from PRS
Seymour Duncan Pickups - $150 not including install for something in Nickel Cover
Tone Pro's Bridge - $50

So let's add another $250 roughly to the price of a standard PRS to get approximately = to the appointments on the PRS. Pretty good price differential I think.

However, the PRS will more than likely hold it value better over the long term than the Dean. The Dean is a much newer instrument, and has not achieved the market popularity of the PRS. IMO comparing the Dean to a PRS is better understood if you look at the difference between say a Marshall or a Mesa head as opposed to a Matchless or Soldano. The Matchless or Soldano is more expensive, has better components and arguably have better sound. But does that make them better than Marshall or Mesa? No...it's only better if you like it better.

You get more dollar for dollar Dean vs PRS.....but the rest is personal taste. You do pay for the PRS logo on the guitar....how much it that worth to you? I still want to own a McCarty or a CU22 - they're great instruments and probably better investments. Just my thoughts....as most here know I love the Hardtail (with a passion), but won't diss PRS.

 

[TheMist]

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right on Jeff H.

 

[Sprinter]

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Deans = No resale value.

"sorry dude I'm not a fan of Dean guitars"

That's not true. Using Jeff H.'s numbers the dollar loss between a Dean, and a PRS is actually the same $400 to $500.


Sprinter

 

[Skullkrusher]

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Either way you go......PRS or Dean your getting a heck of a guitar. Enough said.

 

[papersoul]

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Deans = No resale value.

"sorry dude I'm not a fan of Dean guitars"

Would you rather buy a better made and playing guitar than buy a guitar strictly for resale value???? :smack: Believe me, I've been down that road.....plsu there is that 10" fretboard radius on the PRS models.

 

[Bones]

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ditto.

 

[That90'sGuy]

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Would you rather buy a better made and playing guitar than buy a guitar strictly for resale value???? :smack: Believe me, I've been down that road.....plsu there is that 10" fretboard radius on the PRS models.

Papersoul nailed it right there. Just how important is resale value to you? There are many musicians that found one guitar they love and stuck with it throughout their lifetime.

Dean = more bang for the buck. I'd love to compare my Dean Chafin Del Sol with any Gibson hollowbody. It's a beautiful instrument for only $550. Yes, if I want to sell it, I probably won't get near as much as I'd like, but the guitar sounds great, so why would I want to?

The Hardtail IS Dean. It's their best line. You don't get anything, but a professional instrument when you invest in one. PRS makes fantastic stuff, but you pay through the roof. I'd rather buy a guitar that was decked out with top of the line woods for 1400 than a guitar that is plain looking with not as quality woods for around the same price.

I do love PRS, but they are way overpriced. You could build a Warmoth copy with better electronics and hardware and be halfway towards a new amp

Dean Zelinsky knows his stuff and he's been supplying musicians like ZZ Top and the dude from Nitro for practically ever. He maintains great quality control over his guitars, unlike Gibson or Fender. You can buy one online and be reassured that it will sound great unpluggged or plugged in.

Give Dean a little time and they may eventually get to the point the other big boys are, then you'll have precious resale value.

 

[Norman_T]

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For Trade: PRS CU22 Top 10 Quilt IRW - wanted 2 Dean Hardtails!! :joke: :nana: