and i allmost walked out of the store with it, however, i was missing one thing, the $2600 that it cost at the store. all i have to say is, WWWOOOWWW, this guitar is sick! was a great feeling ****ing guitar! play amazing fast, neck felt great, fretboard was easy to go through, body contoured perfectly, basically a great guitar! sounded great as well! jeff, now i know why u leve em so much! and what a beautiful finish!
played a denim dean hardtail today
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Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
They wanted $2600 for a faded denim? That's highway robbery unless it's a "Private Stash" top, which is similar to PRS "Private Stock". I've seen them listed new on websites 6-8 months ago for $1600 with a case. I'll do a little checking, but even at "full street price", you should be able to get away at $1800 or so with leather case.
Glad you liked it.....they are very sweet playing guitars, and fortunately for me, still somewhat undiscovered.
They wanted $2600 for a faded denim? That's highway robbery unless it's a "Private Stash" top, which is similar to PRS "Private Stock". I've seen them listed new on websites 6-8 months ago for $1600 with a case. I'll do a little checking, but even at "full street price", you should be able to get away at $1800 or so with leather case.
Glad you liked it.....they are very sweet playing guitars, and fortunately for me, still somewhat undiscovered.
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
This one can be had for $1699
http://www.guitarxpress.com/cgibin/...prodid=418&sid=3OaFnV0-mACK5cD-32104542536.5e
This one for $1899
http://www.guitarxpress.com/cgibin/...prodid=419&sid=3OaFnV0-mACK5cD-32104542536.5e
Or better yet, buy Amplifire's hardtail for $1200. THAT's the bargin.
This one can be had for $1699
http://www.guitarxpress.com/cgibin/...prodid=418&sid=3OaFnV0-mACK5cD-32104542536.5e
This one for $1899
http://www.guitarxpress.com/cgibin/...prodid=419&sid=3OaFnV0-mACK5cD-32104542536.5e
Or better yet, buy Amplifire's hardtail for $1200. THAT's the bargin.
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
I'll do my best. IMO it's between a thick 59' LP type neck, and the Slip 60's taper, but I'd have to say it's closer to the 60's neck. The thing is, it feels wider than the LP necks, even though they're both 12 degree radius's. Comfortable like a C shaped Strat, but beefier.
I'll do my best. IMO it's between a thick 59' LP type neck, and the Slip 60's taper, but I'd have to say it's closer to the 60's neck. The thing is, it feels wider than the LP necks, even though they're both 12 degree radius's. Comfortable like a C shaped Strat, but beefier.
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
chcjunior
New member
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
I love the hardtail...but I found the bridge pup to be oddly located (as in it got in the way of my picking hand). JeffH or Xerxes have this issue....or was I just sitting weird (you know how sometimes they just have those bar stools for you to sit on at the store).
I love the hardtail...but I found the bridge pup to be oddly located (as in it got in the way of my picking hand). JeffH or Xerxes have this issue....or was I just sitting weird (you know how sometimes they just have those bar stools for you to sit on at the store).
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
The faded denim Dean Hardtail has to be one of the best looking guitars I think I've ever seen.
If I could have that finish on a superstrat I would be in heaven. Dean makes great guitars. My Chafin Del Sol will never replace my main guitar, but with Dimarzio Virtual PAFs, it rocks with alternative tunings to fill the other voids I need.
The faded denim Dean Hardtail has to be one of the best looking guitars I think I've ever seen.
If I could have that finish on a superstrat I would be in heaven. Dean makes great guitars. My Chafin Del Sol will never replace my main guitar, but with Dimarzio Virtual PAFs, it rocks with alternative tunings to fill the other voids I need.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
I loved the look of those Hardtails in Jeff's link! For $1200, I'd love to buy that one that's lurking around here now. I'm out of the guitar buying loop right now, and slap myself everytime I dream about buying another. I'm so deep into my current favorites, that I feel like I'm done.
I loved the look of those Hardtails in Jeff's link! For $1200, I'd love to buy that one that's lurking around here now. I'm out of the guitar buying loop right now, and slap myself everytime I dream about buying another. I'm so deep into my current favorites, that I feel like I'm done.
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: played a denim dean hardtail today
I haven't found that to be the case. I haven't measured, but the spacing of the bridge pup from the bridge should be about the same as a LP. I usually rest my picking hand just in front of the saddles, mainly on the low E and A strings. It could have just been the angle at which you were setting. It's also possible that it is different from what you're used to, or that I have a different technique that compensates. I know that if the middle pup on a strat is too high, that really gets in my way.
chcjunior said:
I haven't found that to be the case. I haven't measured, but the spacing of the bridge pup from the bridge should be about the same as a LP. I usually rest my picking hand just in front of the saddles, mainly on the low E and A strings. It could have just been the angle at which you were setting. It's also possible that it is different from what you're used to, or that I have a different technique that compensates. I know that if the middle pup on a strat is too high, that really gets in my way.
