Saturday, March 31, 2012

Dean Vendetta 4.0 Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Quilt Top, Trans Black

Dean Vendetta 4.0 Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Quilt Top, Trans Black Review



Dean Vendetta 4.0 Electric Guitar with Floyd Rose, Quilt Top, Trans Black Feature

  • Mahogany body with neck-through construction and Trans Black finish
  • 25.5-inch scale, 24-fret maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and "evil eye" inlays
  • Dual Dean "Time Capsule" humbuckers with volume and tone controls, three-way toggle
  • Original Floyd Rose Tremolo bridge
  • Grover tuning machines
The Vendetta 4.0 is the top of Dean's Vendetta crop, with a quilted maple top and back, neck-thru construction for amazing sustain, a pair of Dean "Time Capsule" humbuckers, Grover tuning machines, and--on this model--a Floyd Rose Original tremolo bridge.

Vendetta 4.0 at a Glance

  • Body wood: Mahogany With Quilted Maple Top/Back
  • Neck Construction: Neck-through
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Pearl Evil Eye
  • Frets: 24
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Tremolo
  • Pickups: Dean DMT "Time Capsule" Humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Tuners: Grover
  • Hardware: Black
  • Finish: Trans Black

Floyd Rose Original Tremolo, Dean "Time Capsule" humbuckers.

Grover 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.

Mahogany Body
As with most of their instruments, Dean uses a mahogany body for the Vendettas. Mahogany is a common choice for electrics, dependably delivering a warm, full tone with plenty of punch and sustain.

The quilted maple top and back means a guitar that looks amazing, and it also focuses and brightens that mahogany tone a bit.

Neck-Through-Body Construction
The Vendetta 4.0 features neck-through construction, which is typically found on high-end instruments. This means maximized sustain, resonance throughout the whole instrument, further tuning stabilization, and (as with set necks) easier access to the upper frets.

The 25.5-inch scale maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with pearl "Evil Eye" inlays.

Dean Humbucker Pickups
To capture the biting tones of vintage Deans, the company includes two of its "Time Capsule" 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.

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.

Original Floyd Rose Tremolo System
The patented and often imitated double-locking design of the Floyd Rose Tremolo System 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.


Friday, March 30, 2012

Dean Markley Alchemy GoldBronze Medium Acoustic Strings

Dean Markley Alchemy GoldBronze Medium Acoustic Strings Review



Dean Markley Alchemy GoldBronze Medium Acoustic Strings Feature

  • GoldBronze - 85% copper, 15% zinc Diamond Drawn outer wraps Pre-tuned core wire Electroplated tinned mandolin wire core MC394K Bright-Coat electroplated wrap
Gauges: 13-17-26-36-46-56. Dean Markley GoldBronze Alchemy strings use pre-tuned mandolin wire cores and Diamond Drawn outer wraps electroplated with the exclusive MC394K Bright-Coat compound, an aerospace-technology derived substance with oustanding tonal response and durability. "The GoldBronze are bright & powerful and they work particularly well in my live performances as the melody and chordal work are there right up front with the bass presence just nice, round & supportive - they also look great on the instrument, all the gold just adds a very nice cosmetic and contemporary touch and feel to strings (when was the last time you heard that said about strings?) . . . once again the voice separation and tonal balance is just SUPERB and I was hearing harmonic overtones and other hidden stuff coming out of Guitar that I didn't even know existed!!" - Amrit Sond, U.K.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Dean Razorback Electric Guitar, Red with White Bevels

Dean Razorback Electric Guitar, Red with White Bevels Review



Dean Razorback Electric Guitar, Red with White Bevels Feature

  • Includes Hardshell Case
Dean Dime Designed Razorback guitar has the looks and style to rock your metal world with no mercy! The Razorback Red/White is a limited 100 guitar production model with premium features, ~Mahogany Top/Body ~24 3/4" Scale ~Set Mahogany Neck ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Dime Razor Inlays ~Grover Tuners ~Chrome Hardware ~Floyd Rose ORIGINAL Trem ~USA Dean "DimeTime"/ "Dimebucker" Pickups ~Hardshell Case Included ~LIMITED RUN Only 100 to be produced world wide.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Dean Performer Acoustic Electric Guitar Koa

Dean Performer Acoustic Electric Guitar Koa Review



Dean Performer Acoustic Electric Guitar Koa Feature

  • Koa body/topMahogany neckRosewood fingerboard25-1/4" scaleBlack NuBone nut and saddlePearl block inl
Dean Performer Series of Mini Jumbo acoustic/electrics have been around over 10 years and keep getting better. New for 2010 Performers feature the Aphex Exciter built into the preamp, when turned on it gives the guitar more depth and tone. Performer KOA features a Koa Top/Body ~25 1/4" Scale ~Mahogany Neck ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Pearl Block Inlays ~Sealed Die Cast Tuners ~Gold Hardware ~Celluloid Binding ~Abalone Rosette ~Dean DMT Preamp w/Tuner an Aphex Exciter ~Gloss Natural


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dean Exotica Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Spaulted Maple

Dean Exotica Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Spaulted Maple Review



Dean Exotica Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Spaulted Maple Feature

  • Spalted maple top/body25-1/2" scale Mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard.
The Dean Exotica Spault acoustic-electric guitar is a grand auditorium style guitar with beautiful Spaulted Maple wood top, sides, and back. There is no substitute for beautiful woods to greatly enhance the look and tone of an acoustic guitar. Each Exotica guitar is expertly tailored to achieve its own distinct tonal quality. Other features include a built-in preamp with a three-band EQ system and tuner, a spoked wood rosette, and rosewood headstock overlay with an abalone "Dean" inlay. Exotica Spault ~Spaulted Maple Top/Body ~25-1/2" scale ~Mahogany Neck ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Abalone DOT Inlays ~Sealed Die Cast Tuners ~Celluloid Binding ~Woodcut Rosette ~Dean 3 Band EQ w/Tuner Electronics


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Dean Markley SR2000 Bass 4-String ML 2690 Tapered Bass Guitar Strings (.047-.107)

Dean Markley SR2000 Bass 4-String ML 2690 Tapered Bass Guitar Strings (.047-.107) Review



Oh yeah! The Dean Markley SR2000 is one hot bass string! Taper-wrapping at the bridge allows the SR2000 string to vibrate more easily and longer. Their tone is unbelievable! They growl, they pop, they sing. These Dean Markley bass strings practically play themselves.


Friday, March 23, 2012

Dean Guitars V Dave Mustaine - Fear with Case Electric Guitar

Dean Guitars V Dave Mustaine - Fear with Case Electric Guitar Review



Dean Guitars V Dave Mustaine - Fear with Case Electric Guitar Feature

  • Mahogany Top/Body
  • 25.5 Scale
  • Duncan Live Wire Pickups
DAVE MUSTAINE VMNT FEAR. Mahogany Top/Body. 25-1/2" Scale. Mustaine Spec. Set Mahogany D Neck. Ebony Fingerboard. Pearl Mustaine Inlays. Mini Grover Tuners. Black Hardware. Tune-O-Matic Bridge. Dave Mustaine Duncan Live Wire Pickups. Finishes: "Fear" Custom Graphic. Hardshell Case Included


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Dean Custom Zone Bass, Nuclear Green

Dean Custom Zone Bass, Nuclear Green Review



Dean Custom Zone Bass, Nuclear Green Feature

  • Maple neck 20-frets Alder body
  • Split Pickup
  • Sealed die-cast tuners
Dean Custom Zone Solid Body Electric Bass guitars are sleek NEW designs, sensuous curves with Classic Dean playability make these a must have for any serious rocker! The Custom Zone sports a radical body color with matching neck. This Split Pickup Dean Bass has a lightweight Basswood body, Maple neck and fingerboard. Available in awesome Fluorescent colors Green and Pink plus Classic Black. Case not included. CZONE Bass ~Basswood Body ~34" scale ~Maple Neck ~Maple Matching Fingerboard ~Die CastTuners ~Vintage Tremelo Bridge ~Black Hardware ~Classic Black, Flourescent Pink and Nuclear Green


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dean Electric Guitar Starter Pack with Vendetta XMT Metallic Black, 10 Watt Amp, Gig Bag, Cord, Strap, Picks

Dean Electric Guitar Starter Pack with Vendetta XMT Metallic Black, 10 Watt Amp, Gig Bag, Cord, Strap, Picks Review



Dean Electric Guitar Starter Pack with Vendetta XMT Metallic Black, 10 Watt Amp, Gig Bag, Cord, Strap, Picks Feature

  • Features dual humbucker pickups, 25.5" scale, solid mahogany body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, and black hardware.
  • A stereo headphone jack lets you rock anytime without disturbing your roommates or family.
An entire guitar rig with everything you need to get rolling! The Dean VNXMT and Amp Pack includes the Dean VNXMT Guitar, Dean M10 Guitar Amp, gig bag, tuner, cord, strap, and picks.

A perfect axe for players of any skill level. Click to enlarge.

Compact 10-watt practice amp with plenty of gain. Click to enlarge.

Includes tuner and other accessories to get you started.

Dean Vendetta XMT
The Dean Vendetta XMT Electric Guitar features a lightweight, ultra-resonant string-thru body design with Paulownia top and body. A pair of Dean humbuckers pumps out plenty of chunky tone and sustain. The classic rosewood fretboard/maple neck combo is nothing but playable, complete with 24-fret access thanks to the deep cutaway. Grab the vintage tremelo for some smooth vibrato effects (or less smooth dive bombs, if that's your thing).

Top it off with a wicked black metallic finish, and you have yourself a fine axe that would suit beginners and veterans alike.

Vendetta XMT features:

  • Solid Paulownia Top/Body
  • 25 1/2" scale
  • Maple Neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Die CastTuners
  • Pearl DOT inlay
  • Black hardware
  • Tune O Matic Bridge
  • Dean Pickups
  • Slim Neck Profile for Easy Play

Dean M10 Amplifier
The M10 Amp is a compact 10W amp with one 6.5-inch speaker and a stereo headphone jack for private practice.

Dial in your sound with treble, mid and bass controls. Dial in some dirt while you're at it, with the gain control. If you want to take it to palm-muting heaven, use the boost button. A great practice amp for any style.

Accessories
Dean throws in everything else you need*, as well--a gig bag, strap, tuner, instrument cable and picks.

*Chops not included. You'll have to sit down and practice for those.

What's in the Box
Dean Vendetta XMT Electric Guitar (Black Metallic Finish), Dean M10 Amplifier, Gig Bag, Strap, Tuner, Instrument Cable, Picks The Dean Vendetta Guitar & Amp Pack includes the Dean Vendetta XMT Electric Guitar, Dean M-10 Guitar Amp, electronic tuner, strap, cord, picks, and gig bag. The Dean Guitars Packs are the Perfect Guitar Starter Kits for the beginning guitar player. Get everything you need to get going on your path to being a true guitar great (practice required!). Vendetta XMT Electric Guitar The Dean Vendetta XMT is a solid choice for beginners and veterans alike. The Vendetta XMT is fitted with a vintage tremolo bridge so you can make this axe howl while you note bend notes like a maniac. Also features dual humbucker pickups, 25.5" scale, solid mahogany body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, and black hardware. M-10 Guitar Amp The Dean M-10 guitar amp features 10 watts of power, a 6-1/2" speaker, and has controls that are designed to give the widest variety of tones to practice with. A stereo headphone jack lets you rock anytime without disturbing your roommates or family. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Dean ML 79 Set Neck Guitar, Trans Brazilburst

Dean ML 79 Set Neck Guitar, Trans Brazilburst Review



Dean ML 79 Set Neck Guitar, Trans Brazilburst Feature

  • Mahogany body with flame maple top and Braziliaburst finish
  • 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
  • Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design
  • Grover tuning machines
Dean '79 ML1979 was a great time for Dean GuitarsSome of Rocks' greatest players played Dean to include: Kansas, ZZ Top, Heart, The Doobie Brothers, Triumph,The Cars, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, and the list goes on.


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Dean Dimebag Guitar, Black Bolt

Dean Dimebag Guitar, Black Bolt Review



Dean Dimebag Guitar, Black Bolt Feature

  • Basswood body with black finish and lightning graphics
  • 24-3/4-inch scale, 22-fret bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and pearl dot inlays
  • Pair of Dean humbuckers with separate volume controls, tone control, three-way switch
  • Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design
  • Grover tuning machines
One of many Dimebag Darrell tributes offered by Dean, the Black Bolt ML pairs the classic ML style with a pair of high-output Dean humbuckers, Grover tuners, DBD traction knobs, and a Tune-o-Matic bridge. The icing on the cake? The shocking finish.

Black Bolt ML at a Glance

  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-on
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Pearl Dot
  • Frets: 22
  • Scale: 24-3/4"
  • Bridge: Tune-o-Matic
  • Pickups: Dean "Blade" and Dean Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 Volume, Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Tuners: Grover
  • Hardware: Black
  • Finish: Black With Lightning Graphic

Dean Humbuckers, Tune-o-Matic bridge.

Get your (headstock) wings.

Dime It
The late great Dimebag Darrell is a serious metal guitar hero, and Dean's series of Dimebag models pays homage. Dimebag started playing Dean ML style guitars in the late '70s, and made it one of the most recognizable shapes today. Dean offers a wide variety of Dimebag MLs to choose from, all boasting Dimebag's distinctive look and tons of mojo and attitude.

Mahogany Body with Flame Maple Top
As with the original ML, Dean uses a mahogany body for the Black Bolt. Mahogany is a common choice for electrics, dependably delivering a warm, full tone with plenty of punch and sustain.

And of course there's the lightning graphics, to help inspire your fingers on the fretboard.

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 Black Bolt's maple neck features an ultra-playable 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, with classic pearl dot inlays.

Dean Humbucker Pickups
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.

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

DBD Traction Knobs
Dimebag always rocked his "traction knobs," which he created by taking a soldering iron to them, for knobs that are grippable no matter how much sweat's pouring off you on stage. Dean faithfully recreates that here.



Friday, March 16, 2012

Dean Vendetta XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Trans Black Finish

Dean Vendetta XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Trans Black Finish Review



Dean Vendetta XM Solid Body Electric Guitar, Trans Black Finish Feature

  • Paulownia body with trans black 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
  • Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-through-body design
  • 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 Tune-o-Matic bridge.

Vendetta XM at a Glance

  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-on
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Frets: 24
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Bridge: Tune-o-Matic
  • Pickups: Dean Humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way Switch
  • Tuners: Dean Diecast
  • Hardware: Black
  • Finish: Trans Black

Tune-o-Matic bridge with V-shaped ferrule pattern, 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.

Tune-o-Matic Bridge
A Tune-o-Matic bridge with string-thru body design provides even more sustain, along with precise intonation for your tuning preference. The classic v-shaped ferrule pattern adds some nice vintage Dean style.