Finally a Dean I like

[RW James]

Generally I like the Dean guitar bodies, but the headstock are just so big and ugly - but this headstock is just beautiful!

It's a Vendetta. I like the carved body, I like the string-thru, I like the single volume and tone knobs, I like the 24 frets - I even like the finish - oh, and I really like the headstock. It just looks perfect to me.

Problem is, I've never played one - I'll have to start looking around for one.

In the mean time - anyone here every played one? How does it feel?

I know if I get one, that down the road I'll probably change out the pickups - but that's easy. Finding one that looks good and plays well is the hard part.

 

[Guest]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

I wanted those a while back, they looked cool, have some nice features and I think that one has a contoured heel (either that one or the LP clone).

 

[Sprinter]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

That is the Hardtail headstock.

Sprinter

 

[Baltar]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

an interesting mixture.
but i like it somehow

 

[Tor]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Probably one of the nicer Deans I've seen.. Nothing outrageous, just stripped down and cool.

 

[D-EJ915]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Best part is...that model is $100!

 

[RW James]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Best part is...that model is $100!

really? where?

If I can find it for $100 - I'm buying it today!


And has anyone ever seen it in black (I can't find a picture). I would like the black IF it were glossy.

 

[Reload in 5]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

vendettas range from $100 to $500
http://www.deanguitars.com/vendetta.htm

 

[RW James]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

vendettas range from $100 to $500
http://www.deanguitars.com/vendetta.htm

Yea, but I've never seen a Vendetta 1.0 below $219 (which is the model I'm looking at here)

hmmm - I guess I never said that

Anyway, the 1.0, or 2.0, or 3.0, or 4.0 But honestly, I like the 1.0 the best.

The XM doesn't have the carved body that I want - I've seen that for less.

 

[Reload in 5]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

1.0 and 2.0 are still bolt on

 

[sufferinrewind]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

1.0 and 2.0 are still bolt on

What's so bad about bolt-on neck guitars? :eek13:

 

[jmh151]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

What's so bad about bolt-on neck guitars? :eek13:

Nothing, but on low end guitars you run the risk of an improperly routed neck pocket, an neck that shifts, etc...

 

[RW James]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Nothing, but on low end guitars you run the risk of an improperly routed neck pocket, an neck that shifts, etc...

That makes sense - I guess I've been lucky - I have three low end guitars and they are all gems.

Is this something you determine - visually? I mean the improperly routed pocket...

I'm hoping to be able to find one in a store somewhere to try it out.

 

[stangme01]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

i really like that headstock too, which i had that headstock on my schecters. I don't like the general shape of standard superstrat/ibanez type headstocks. I really like this, jackson and esp type headstocks

 

[sufferinrewind]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Nothing, but on low end guitars you run the risk of an improperly routed neck pocket, an neck that shifts, etc...

I have a Vendetta, and the neck pocket on it is super tight. I've never experienced any issues with any of the Dean's I've played.

 

[Gamera]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

I considered a Vendetta 3.0 in the metallic orange copper finish. A real looker. A dealer on the Dean board was all set to give me a really sweet deal on it too when some other "real life" stuff cropped up and demanded the money I had set aside for it.

 

[BTMN]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Saw a couple of these on evilbay for $99.99 BIN price. Come over here and get one as reasonable too.

http://www.deanguitars.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=10

I like several including Bass and Treble, Funky Munky Music, and Music City. MC is about 20 minutes from my house. Really bad influence on a guitar addict like myself.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Same as the Hardtail headstock - I love it. What other finishes does it come in?

 

[sufferinrewind]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Same as the Hardtail headstock - I love it. What other finishes does it come in?

The Vendetta 1.0 only comes in natural gloss and classic black.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Finally a Dean I like

Black is good.