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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by ndjx, Oct 26, 2001.

  1. Oct 26, 2001 #1
    ndjx

    ndjx

    Oct 26, 2001
    MN
    What does everyone think of the Edge 1? I tried it and like it over the more expensive basses at a local music store I just wanna know what everyone else thinks.

    P.S. I am talking feel-wise, I didn't really get a chance to fool around with sound and stuff.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2001 #2
    Shumph

    Shumph

    Aug 25, 2001
    On the move
    I have a Dean JB sig. and I love it. don't know about the edge 1 though. I do think that they do have great instruments for the money.


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  3. Oct 26, 2001 #3
    alx564

    alx564

    Jul 31, 2000
    Emmaus, PA
    When you say Edge 1 do you mean just the standard Edge. I have played a Edge 4 string and a 5 string and I would compare them to an Ibanez SR405.

    I didnt really like it. I thought it was very bland sounding but when its only like $400 new its not bad for the money. I think I would chose my Ibanez over the Dean though.

    As for feel wise, it felt pretty good. The next was pretty nice and I found it rather easy to play. Most basses feel weird to me though cuz I use a Curbow so I normally have my hands close to the bridge and the strings always feel weird on other basses. Very similar to Ibanez feel wise.

    I hope I have helped.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2001 #4
    DiegoMcgee

    DiegoMcgee

    Oct 20, 2001
    Providence RI
    Too light. I agree, it does have an
    Ibanez feel to it.I like the kneck on
    both basses though.
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  5. Oct 27, 2001 #5
    chump stain

    chump stain

    Oct 15, 2001
    Ferndale, Michigan USA
    I have a edge 4 I've been playin for about a year now. for the money I dont think you're gonna find much better. mine was $329. 5 piece super fast neck, good looks, base wood body kinda sux, but other than that a good buy. I highly recomend it.
     
  6. Oct 28, 2001 #6
    alx564

    alx564

    Jul 31, 2000
    Emmaus, PA
    Wow, I didnt realize the Edge had a five piece neck. Thats pretty nice.

    Yeah, that basswood body does suck. But its nice and cheap too.
     
  7. Oct 29, 2001 #7
    chump stain

    chump stain

    Oct 15, 2001
    Ferndale, Michigan USA
    the edge 4 has a 5 peice neck the edge 1 has a one peice (I think). the current batch of edge 4s have passive pickups with active eq. I got mine before they put in the eq.

    the bass plays super good, theres not much to the tone, probably due to the body. I put flatwounds on and got a little more tone out of it.
     
  8. Jan 1, 2016 #8
    pica

    pica

    Nov 26, 2009
    Michigan
    I just got a Dean Edge 4. Love it. Super light. Thin neck. For the price I paid it was a steal. Much cheaper then a MIM Fender.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2016 #9
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    That's cool. I'm curious, what motivated you to find a 15 year old thread in which to post your opinion of Dean basses?
     
  10. Jan 1, 2016 #10
    pica

    pica

    Nov 26, 2009
    Michigan
    I don't think it matters how old the thread is as long as it's relavent.
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2016 #11
    gebass6

    gebass6 We're not all trying to play the same music. Supporting Member

    May 3, 2009
    Hiding in the comet's tail
    It's better to have a discussion in a room with other people in it.
    Dean Club!!!
     
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2016