Re: Dean V's
Dean makes some of the best guitars for the $$. Outstanding attention to quality and detail in the instruments. I don't know why Dean gets such a bad rap, they are doing the same thing that Hamer is doing, and have been doing it since the 70's. They've had big name endorsers, including Dime recently (RIP), ZZ Top, Heart among others.
I love my Hardtail. Quality is right up there with PRS and other top end builders. Nothing wrong with them at all.