HELP!!! (Dean bass 96') - Page 2

RexxRokket · #21 12-25-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by monti2889

Here is my opinion...ANY bass can be made to fit any musician...in the big picture...they're just a few pieces of wood put together and in most cases some frets slapped on the finger board. With that said...to get a "good" bass/instrument or one that fits you specifically...will ultimately cost some money and some reworking of the wood. That's why it's always good to start with higher quality pieces or pieces that already somewhat fit you, as that means less modification that's needed.

For your specific situation and from my experience...
Dean's tend to have a fairly thin neck profile, which is comfortable to play for some...others like a little more girth.
The problem with a thin neck, is they tend to need adjusted a little more often, and are more likely to warp, if not properly cared for. This may be one reason, why dean doesn't have the "best" reputation among gear snobs. As far as electronics in deans...they tend to be voiced more for harder styles of rock and seem to let a lot of highs through, also the bottom end tends to not be as articulate as other stock pickups. The actual hardware they use seems to be on par with their price ranges, and in some cases maybe even a little better.
All in all, a general review of dean would be, for the price range, you get a lot of extras like fancier inlays on the neck, and more extravagant finishes, for an entry level price. So, in order to deliver some of those extras, they have to "cut corners" in other places, (like electronics and wood quality).
Probably another reason for a poor reputation.
A further review for your particular bass...
it looks like a nice bass...I can tell that the neck would probably be a thin for my taste (but to each their own), the inlays look cool, with out seeing it in person the finish looks good. It may be a 3 piece body as I can see a line on the treble side running next to the pickups. The bridge looks nice and beefy, which should add to sustain and be a big plus for this bass. The controls look well thought out, (assuming, volume p-pup, volume j-pup, tone, pickup selector). With out hearing it I wouldn't be able to tell you about the sound, but output sounds can be changed without to much of an investment...ie new pickup(s), tone cap, pots. The placement of the pickups looks pretty standard for a P/J style bass, maybe a little closer to the bridge than some. So, with everything I'm able to see...for the right price, you did well with your purchase...probably somewhere in the 100-250 range. Again, on looks alone.

Yes, you're right, I did have to go with a technician in order to have a new plug for it... I have to call him today and when I have it on here I will make a video and take some pics then you could tell me a lil' bit more. (if you can) Yes I think it was a good purchase cuz the guy gave me a strap, a lil cheap cable and a hardcase with it.

bassteban · #22 12-25-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RexxRokket

Im just making sure... don't get mad at me

Not mad bro.

<--- see?
Merry Christmas. It's a nice bass- play it

LarryCrabtree · #23 12-25-2012, 01:06 PM

Some one told you is was a poor bass. That is one persons opinion and in this case the only person who counts is you. I think it looks like a great bass. I have never owned a Dean. I have owned a lot of other lower cost basses in my time. Most of which were great to play and I will gig with them before I take a high dollar bass on the road. One more thing. Some one says it is not a "pro bass". Well are you playing and getting paid. If so you are a pro and that is a pros bass. Don't let anyone tell what is good or bad. Play it until you have gotten everything out of it you can. Then if you still want more sound and can't get it from this instrument then look for a new one. Jaco and others played one bass for many years even though they had many and can take their pick. Paul still plays his Hofner and it sounds great. If it works for you it does.

RexxRokket · #24 12-25-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryCrabtree

Some one told you is was a poor bass. That is one persons opinion and in this case the only person who counts is you. I think it looks like a great bass. I have never owned a Dean. I have owned a lot of other lower cost basses in my time. Most of which were great to play and I will gig with them before I take a high dollar bass on the road. One more thing. Some one says it is not a "pro bass". Well are you playing and getting paid. If so you are a pro and that is a pros bass. Don't let anyone tell what is good or bad. Play it until you have gotten everything out of it you can. Then if you still want more sound and can't get it from this instrument then look for a new one. Jaco and others played one bass for many years even though they had many and can take their pick. Paul still plays his Hofner and it sounds great. If it works for you it does.

good words bro, you're totally right but then again im talking about construction, pieces, electronics, materials, etc you know? but as I said before I did play it acustically and it has a good sound now im just waiting to play it with my humble 30 W Hartke amp

tmdazed · #25 12-25-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryCrabtree

Some one told you is was a poor bass. That is one persons opinion and in this case the only person who counts is you. I think it looks like a great bass. I have never owned a Dean. I have owned a lot of other lower cost basses in my time. Most of which were great to play and I will gig with them before I take a high dollar bass on the road. One more thing. Some one says it is not a "pro bass". Well are you playing and getting paid. If so you are a pro and that is a pros bass. Don't let anyone tell what is good or bad. Play it until you have gotten everything out of it you can. Then if you still want more sound and can't get it from this instrument then look for a new one. Jaco and others played one bass for many years even though they had many and can take their pick. Paul still plays his Hofner and it sounds great. If it works for you it does.

not exactly a cheapie either , MSRP on that in 96 was $439 US, good solid intermediate bass. Dean Pickups are great for rock and Metal tones, thats where my Z comes in , rest I use my Yamaha fretless and GMR or Ibanez 's for. Dean has always given good bang for the buck , most of their pickups were Duncan designed or duncan produced back in the day. Far as your pots go , if they aint scratchy don't replace em, no need to spend foolishly. I am positive this one will do you for most of what you need , enjoy

RexxRokket · #26 12-25-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdazed

not exactly a cheapie either , MSRP on that in 96 was $439 US, good solid intermediate bass. Dean Pickups are great for rock and Metal tones, thats where my Z comes in , rest I use my Yamaha fretless and GMR or Ibanez 's for. Dean has always given good bang for the buck , most of their pickups were Duncan designed or duncan produced back in the day. Far as your pots go , if they aint scratchy don't replace em, no need to spend foolishly. I am positive this one will do you for most of what you need , enjoy

What '' MSRP '' means? (sorry, english is not my native tongue)

tmdazed · #27 12-25-2012, 03:26 PM

the suggested retail price outlined by Dean

RexxRokket · #28 12-25-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdazed

the suggested retail price outlined by Dean

ohhh, for my bass? could you tell me which model/series is? (in case you know it) please.

tmdazed · #29 12-25-2012, 05:18 PM

its a DB series 91 or 94

RexxRokket · #30 12-25-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdazed

its a DB series 91 or 94

thanks a lot!, curiously I can't find any info on the web... not even pics or so, so hopefully you're right about the model, how do you know all those things about deans bro? haha im curious now. Btw I will post a video to show you how it sounds when I get it back.

Peepaleep · #31 12-25-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RexxRokket

the guy told me '' it's a sh*tty bass '' so now im kind of disapointed, but in your opinion is this a good bass ?

Why does this person's opinion matter at all? If you like the way it plays and sounds this guy's opinion doesn't mean poop on a plate.

Play the heck out of the bass to the point where you sound better on the Dean than he sounds on his Alembic.

metlman72 · #32 12-26-2012, 05:41 AM

Man I have always liked that smaller headstock on a Dean. Don't let anyone tell you that bass is crap. It is far from it, people that knock Dean stuff have usually never played one. I had a Dean "Hollywood Z" explorer as my first real bass. This was in the 80's and that bass was killer. I wish I still had it.

tmdazed · #33 12-26-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RexxRokket

thanks a lot!, curiously I can't find any info on the web... not even pics or so, so hopefully you're right about the model, how do you know all those things about deans bro? haha im curious now. Btw I will post a video to show you how it sounds when I get it back.

I have owned several Deans since the 80's and I saw a picture of the same model in a guys old catalogue

tmdazed · #34 12-26-2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by metlman72

Man I have always liked that smaller headstock on a Dean. Don't let anyone tell you that bass is crap. It is far from it, people that knock Dean stuff have usually never played one. I had a Dean "Hollywood Z" explorer as my first real bass. This was in the 80's and that bass was killer. I wish I still had it.

those old hollywood Z's go for a decent price now, seems most I have seen go for the 2-300 range and are usually in pretty decent shape, Killer bass. Myself, I like the hugeass impaler head stocks, keeps the guitards in check when I threaten to stab them with it

metlman72 · #35 12-26-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdazed

those old hollywood Z's go for a decent price now, seems most I have seen go for the 2-300 range and are usually in pretty decent shape, Killer bass. Myself, I like the hugeass impaler head stocks, keeps the guitards in check when I threaten to stab them with it

I also like the huge a#@ headstock as well. I saw a bass just like the one I had as a kid not to long ago. You were spot on price wise as the guy wanted 350 for it. It even had the kahler tremlo in perfect working order. If not for being poor due to the holiday, it would have been mine. Oh yes it would have.
Dean imports are the same quality wise as most other imports. There custom shop stuff is excellent quality wise (my opinion) as well. They get knocked on and put into a "metal only" category. While they excell as metal basses, they are not a one trick pony.

RexxRokket · #36 12-26-2012, 07:28 PM

well everybody, I just pick it up, now it is here!, I must say THIS ONE WAS THE BEST INVESMENT I EVER DID TILL NOW! the guy even gave me a hard case with it for a low price, it sounds amazing and I can actually play whatever I want (talking about rock in general) in this bass plus it feels great, the body, wood, pickups and even the strings, THANK YOU ALL for the hints and I will try to post a video on here tomorrow

Peepaleep · #37 12-26-2012, 07:59 PM

I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying it.

RexxRokket · #38 12-27-2012, 02:18 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPtasS15GA8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oQ00hu0VAE

Well that's it, I think it sounds really good, and when I think about the price I paid ha... it sounds even better to me. So well here's the couple of covers I promise, now tell me guys, what do you think about it ?

Warhawk · #39 12-27-2012, 02:51 PM

It sounds good to me. Nice color too. Here's a little info I found on it.

http://bluebookofguitarvalues.com/el...ASS_90S_SERIES

RexxRokket · #40 12-27-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhawk

It sounds good to me. Nice color too. Here's a little info I found on it.

http://bluebookofguitarvalues.com/el...ASS_90S_SERIES

Thanks for that inf bro, well yes it sounds really good imo, bad thing is that I dont have a handycam or a decent cellphone in order to rec a nice thing, so thats what I've for the moment.