Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Dean Markley Blue Steel ML 2036 Acoustic Guitar Strings (.012-.054)

Dean Markley Blue Steel ML 2036 Acoustic Guitar Strings (.012-.054) Review



Dean Markley Blue Steel ML 2036 Acoustic Guitar Strings (.012-.054) Feature

  • 12-54
It's simply amazing what a little -320° liquid nitrogen can do to a guitar string. Put a set of Dean Markley Blue Steel strings on your acoustic guitar and hear what all the excitement is about. Twice the tone and twice the life.


Sunday, November 27, 2011

Dean Custom Zone 2 Hb Electric Guitar - Classic Black

Dean Custom Zone 2 Hb Electric Guitar - Classic Black Review



A sleek design with sensuous curves and classic Dean playability make it a rock natural! This bolt-on neck instrument delivers a fast attack and rugged durability as well as thick tone from 2 hot humbuckers. Has a maple neck, 25-1/2" scale, solid hardwood body, Grover tuners, chrome hardware, and a vintage tremolo.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Dean ML 79 Guitar with Floyd Rose Tremelo, Classic Black

Dean ML 79 Guitar with Floyd Rose Tremelo, Classic Black Review



Dean ML 79 Guitar with Floyd Rose Tremelo, Classic Black Feature

  • Mahogany body with maple top, classic black finish and white binding
  • 24-3/4-inch scale, 22-fret set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and abalone dot inlays
  • Dual Dean zebra humbuckers with separate volume, shared tone and three-way toggle controls
  • Licensed Floyd Rose tremolo bridge with locking nut
  • Grover tuning machines
The Dean '79 Series ML is built to the original specs of the 1979 Deans, boasting a mahogany body with maple top, a set mahogany neck, a pair of Dean zebra humbuckers, and Grover tuning machines. This model adds a licensed Floyd Rose with a locking nut, for the tremolo fans. Get the vintage tone without the vintage wear and tear, and forget about that boutique price tag.

'79 Series ML F at a Glance

  • Neck Construction: Set-neck
  • Body wood: Mahogany with Flame Maple Top
  • Tuners: Grover
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Abalone Dots
  • Frets: 22
  • Scale: 24-3/4"
  • Bridge: Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo
  • Pickups: Two Dean Zebra Humbuckers
  • Controls: 2 volume, 1 Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Finish: Classic Black

Get your wings.

Dean zebra humbuckers, Licensed Floyd Rose tremolo.

The Dean '79 Series
1979 was a great time for Dean Guitars. Some of Rocks' greatest players played Dean to include: Kansas, ZZ Top, Heart, The Doobie Brothers, Triumph,The Cars, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard--the list goes on.

Dean Guitars builds these beauties to the original specs of the original 1979 Deans, which are now collectibles on the open market. The '79 series uses the Series 2 headstock, larger than the time capsule, and has the same look and feel as their predecessors of the seventies.

The '79 series is available in finishes originally offered in the 1979 Dean catalog, including: Cherry Sunburst, Braziliaburst, and Black with white binding--and the prices are just as striking.

Mahogany Body with Maple Top
As with the original models, Dean uses a mahogany body for its contemporary '79s. Mahogany is a common choice for electrics, dependably delivering a warm, full tone with plenty of punch and sustain. The maple top focuses the mahogany tone, imparting clarity to your notes/chords, and a little extra high-end bite.

Set Neck Construction
The '79 ML features a set mahogany neck, which imparts all the well-known advantages of that style: a warmer overall tone with extended low-end response, wicked sustain, and easy upper-fret access (enhanced even further by the '79s cutaways). The 24-3/4-inch scale neck features a rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays.

Dean Humbucker Pickups
To capture the biting tones of vintage Deans, the company includes two of its standard humbuckers, in black-and-white "zebra" style for looks as good as the sounds. And what to expect tonally? These pickups should provide more than enough bite for modern styles, along with plenty of low-end and midrange definition. The standard three-way selector allows bridge, neck, or a combination. Each pickup gets a volume pot, and they share the tone control.

Grover Tuners
If you play guitar then you know what this means--solid, dependable tuning from the industry standard. These guitar machines are a triumph in engineering and style, with a gear ratio of 14:1, perfect gear meshing, and zero backlash and slippage. The gear box has a special lubricant for lifetime, trouble-free service.

Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo
The patented and often imitated double-locking design of the Floyd Rose tremolo allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge. Engineered like no other tremolo system, the Floyd's high-quality steel parts are manufactured to exacting specifications. Beat it up as much as you want--from traditional vibrato to dive bombing leads or flapping loose strings, and stay in tune while you do it.



Sunday, November 20, 2011

Dean Vendetta Guitar, XM with Tremelo, Solid Body Electric, Metallic Blue

Dean Vendetta Guitar, XM with Tremelo, Solid Body Electric, Metallic Blue Review



Dean Vendetta Guitar, XM with Tremelo, Solid Body Electric, Metallic Blue Feature

  • Paulownia body with metallic blue finish and bolt-on construction
  • 25.5-inch scale, 24-fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays
  • Dual Dean humbuckers with volume and tone controls, three-way toggle
  • Dean vintage tremolo bridge
  • Dean diecast tuning machines
Dean's Vendetta XM offers the budget-conscious a solid Vendetta option, with a bolt-on neck, a pair of Dean humbuckers, Dean diecast tuning machines, and a vintage tremolo bridge.

Vendetta XMT at a Glance

  • Body wood: Paulownia
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-on
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Frets: 24
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Bridge: Dean Vintage Tremolo
  • Pickups: Dean Humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Tuners: Dean Diecast
  • Hardware: Black
  • Finish: Metallic Blue

Vintage tremolo bridge, Dean humbuckers.

Dean diecast tuners.

The Dean Vendetta Series
With four models to choose from, the Vendettas have string-through-body design, classic Dean V Ferrule pattern, dual Humbuckers, a 25.5-inch scale, and solid mahogany bodies with a maple neck. The Vendetta 1.0 and 2.0 are bolt-on models with black hardware. The 2.0 model features a solid flame maple top. The Vendetta 3.0 and 4.0 sport neck-through construction with the Pearl Evil Eye inlay running the length of the fretboard. The 4.0 version has a beautiful quilted maple top and is available in an all too popular "Tiger Eye" finish.

Paulownia Body
Paulownia is an increasingly popular substitute for mahogany in more affordable guitar models. It's a fast-growing, hearty tree native to Japan and Southeast Asia, and has traditionally been used for Asian string instruments.

As a lightweight, porous body wood, Paulownia is somewhat similar to swamp ash in its sonic signature: very resonant, with plenty of chime and a nice, tight low-end.

Bolt-On Construction
The Vendetta XM uses bolt-on construction, an affordable alternative to set-neck or thru-body designs. The advantage of this design is that if you do have any neck trouble down the line, you can easily replace it.

The maple neck features an ultra-playable 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, with classic dot inlays.

Dean Humbucker Pickups
To capture the biting tones of vintage Deans, the company includes two humbuckers. These pickups should provide more than enough bite for modern styles, along with plenty of low-end and midrange definition. The standard three-way selector allows bridge, neck, or a combination, and volume and tone controls are provided.

Dean Diecast Tuners
Dean's sealed diecast tuners offer solid tuning and mechanics, for a long lifetime of dependable performance.

Vintage Tremolo Bridge
Add a little flavor to your playing, from subtle vibrato to full-on dive bombs.


Friday, November 18, 2011

Dean Michael Amott Guitar, Tyrant Blood Storm with Case

Dean Michael Amott Guitar, Tyrant Blood Storm with Case Review



Dean Michael Amott Guitar, Tyrant Blood Storm with Case Feature

  • Basswood Top / Body
  • 24-3/4" Scale
  • Bolt-On Maple C Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pearl Dot Inlays
  • Grover Tuners
  • Black Hardware
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge
  • Dean DMT Design Humbucking Pickups
  • Finishes: "Splatter" Custom Graphic
Dean is proud to introduce the Michael Amott Signature Guitar! Michael Amott has established himself as one of the premier shredding guitarist playing today with bands Carcass and Arch Enemy. Dean Michael Amott Signature Tyrant in Classic White and Bloodstorm Graphic feature ~Mahogany Body ~24 3/4" Scale ~Set Mahogany Neck ~Ebony Fingerboard ~Pearl Valknut Inlays ~Grover Tuners ~Black Hardware ~Tune-O-Matic Bridge ~USA Dean DMT Amott Signature Bridge Pickup ~USA Dean DMT "Time Capsule" Neck Pickup ~Classic White, Bloodstorm Custom Graphic


Monday, November 14, 2011

Dean Solid Top Dreadnaught Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Dean Solid Top Dreadnaught Acoustic-Electric Guitar Review



Dean Solid Top Dreadnaught Acoustic-Electric Guitar Feature

  • Select Spruce Top
  • Mahogany Back & Sides
  • 25-1/4" Scale & 1-5/8" Nut
  • Piezo Pickup and Preamp
  • Die Cast Tuners
A solid spruce top and mahogany body deliver big, warm sound and visual elegance. The Dean Daytona E is a flattop acoustic/electric guitar that features a great traditional dreadnought look and feel. The neck is extremely comfortable with a shorter 25-1/4" scale length. Decorative appointments include; a wood diamond rosette, rosewood headstock overlay, multi-ply binding, and a wedge shaped rosewood bridge. Daytona E ~Solid Spruce Top ~Mahogany Body ~Mahogany Neck ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Pearl Dot inlay ~Die CastTuners ~25 1/2" scale ~Multi Ply Binding ~Wood Diamond Rosette ~Dean Electronics


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Dean ML XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Mahogany Finish, Trans Black

Dean ML XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Mahogany Finish, Trans Black Review



Dean ML XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Mahogany Finish, Trans Black Feature

  • Paulownia body with trans black finish
  • 24-3/4-inch scale, 22-fret set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays
  • Dean humbuckers with three-way toggle, volume controls, and shared tone
  • Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design
  • Grover tuning machines
Dean's ML XM is an affordable way to get that classic Dean ML style. With a pair of high-output Dean humbuckers, Grover tuners, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, it'll get you some classic Dean tone as well.

ML Knight at a Glance

  • Body wood: Paulownia
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-on
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Frets: 22
  • Scale: 24-3/4"
  • Bridge: Tune-o-Matic With String-thru-body
  • Pickups: Dean Humbuckers
  • Controls: Two Volume, Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Tuners: Grover
  • Hardware: Black
  • Finish: Trans Black

Dean humbuckers and Tune-o-Matic bridge.

What would a Dean be without the headstock?

Paulownia Body
Paulownia is an increasingly popular substitute for mahogany in more affordable guitar models. It's a fast-growing, hearty tree native to Japan and Southeast Asia, and has traditionally been used for Asian string instruments.

As a lightweight, porous body wood, Paulownia is somewhat similar to swamp ash in its sonic signature: very resonant, with plenty of chime and a nice, tight low-end.

Bolt-On Construction
Bolt-on neck construction provides an affordable alternative to set-neck or thru-body designs. The advantage of this design is that if you do have any neck trouble down the line, you can easily replace it.

The ML Knight features a maple neck and an ultra-playable 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, with classic dot inlays.

Dean Humbucker Pickups
To capture the biting tones of vintage Deans, the company includes two of its standard humbuckers. These pickups provide more than enough bite for modern styles, along with plenty of low-end and midrange definition. The standard three-way selector allows bridge, neck, or a combination. Each pickup gets a volume pot, and they share the tone control.

Grover Tuners
If you play guitar then you know what this means--solid, dependable tuning from the industry standard. These guitar machines are a triumph in engineering and style, with a gear ratio of 14:1, perfect gear meshing, and zero backlash and slippage. The gear box has a special lubricant for lifetime, trouble-free service.

Tune-o-Matic Bridge
The Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-thru body design provides serious sustain, along with precise intonation for your tuning preference. The classic v-shaped plate mirrors the headstock wings for some nice vintage Dean style.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Dean Vendetta VNXM 7-String Electric Guitar Trans Black

Dean Vendetta VNXM 7-String Electric Guitar Trans Black Review



Dean Vendetta VNXM 7-String Electric Guitar Trans Black Feature

  • Solid, sculpted wood body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Dual Dean open-coil humbuckers
The Dean Vendetta VNXM is a 7-String Electric Guitar with a fabulous-looking lightweight string-thru paulownia body with incredible resonance. Dual naked humbucker pickups pump out huge chunk and searing sustain. Rosewood fretboard on a maple neck with 24-fret access is sweet and fleet.Everybody loves a great price, but it's only a good purchase if the product is built well and performs well. Dean has provided both with the XM guitar series, as player after player comes back for more. You can bet this 7-string model will be in high demand..


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Dean Cadi 1980 Guitar, Gold Hardware, Classic Black

Dean Cadi 1980 Guitar, Gold Hardware, Classic Black Review



Dean Cadi 1980 Guitar, Gold Hardware, Classic Black Feature

  • Reissue of a Classic Dean DesignSet-Neck ConstructionFully Bound Mahogany Body.
The Dean Cadillac 1980 is a perfect reproduction of the original Cadillac, which has appeared on stages for decades as the trusted axe of many rock legends. With a mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck, it's no surprise players chose the great tone and sustain the original Cadillac offered. Block pearloid inlays grace the rosewood fingerboard, and the gold hardware and multi-ply binding provide the class you'd expect from a guitar labeled Cadillac. Uses Grover Rotomatic tuners for spot-on intonation. Two high out put Gold covered Dean Pickups gives the guitar excellent tone and sustain. The rich high gloss classic black finish looks a mile deep. Cadillac 1980 ~Mahogany Body ~Set Mahogany Neck ~24 3/4" scale ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Pearl Block Inlays ~Grover Tuners ~Gold Hardware ~Tune 0 Matic Bridge ~Dean Pickups ~Classic Black


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Dean Cadi Guitar, Select Flame, Cherry Sunburst

Dean Cadi Guitar, Select Flame, Cherry Sunburst Review



Dean Cadi Guitar, Select Flame, Cherry Sunburst Feature

  • Arched Figured Maple Top Mahogany Body 24-3/4" Scale & 1-11/16" Nut Grover Tuners Gold Hardware Zebra Pickups Tune-O-Matic Bridge Set Mahogany Neck Rosewood Fingerboard Block Inlays 22 Frets
Introduced in 1980, the Cadillac is celebrating its 28th anniversary. Originally designed with elegance in mind, the Cadillac has only improved with age. It's still offered with its original specifications including the select mahogany body and neck. Other options include: multi-ply binding, rosewood fingerboard, block inlays and gold hardware. In addition, the new Cadillac is now available with a "carved", highly figured flame or quilted maple top. Like the Dean ML, the Caddy has appeared both onstage and in videos of many top artists over the past two decades. Cadillac Select comes in Trans Amber, Tiger Eye and Trans Cherry Sunburst Cadillac Select ~Arched Figured Maple Top ~Mahogany Body ~Set Mahogany Neck ~24 3/4" scale ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Pearl Block Inlays ~Grover Tuners ~Gold Hardware ~Tune 0 Matic Bridge ~Dean Pickups ~Trans Amber, Tiger Eye and Trans Cherry Sunburst