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[Pegel2008]

похоже на дб94. но цвет и крой. хозяин сказал что купил ее давно в магазине новой. он не перекрашивал.

 

[B-Mac]

похоже на дб94. но цвет и крой. хозяин сказал что купил ее давно в магазине новой. он не перекрашивал.

Yes, I would say it is a special edition of the DB94. Do you have a picture of the serial number?

 

[B-Mac]

похоже на дб94. но цвет и крой. хозяин сказал что купил ее давно в магазине новой. он не перекрашивал.

More info

Help identifying this Dean bass

Dean Club!!!

Dean Club!!!

 

[Pegel2008]

Unfortunately there is no number. Most likely it was on a sticker. there were traces of glue on the neck

 

[Pegel2008]

As for the pickups, how good are they? because I now have a small amplifier of poor quality. I can't rate the sound in it. is it worth buying something else? what should be the height of the strings? since the vibrations are very large compared to conventional guitars.

 

[B-Mac]

As for the pickups, how good are they? because I now have a small amplifier of poor quality. I can't rate the sound in it. is it worth buying something else? what should be the height of the strings? since the vibrations are very large compared to conventional guitars.

I have no idea.
You'd have to ask other owners listed on one of the links I posted for you.

 

[B-Mac]

Decent looking 8 string Rhapsody for sale on flea bay.

Used DEAN RHAPSODY 8 Burled 8 String Bass HH Excellent Condition W/HSC | eBay
Not in anyway connected to the seller

 

[B-Mac]

My son purchased a used Dean Metalman V bass last week. He brought it over to me today to set up for him. Unfortunately the trussrod nut is rounded out inside. The current neck relief isn’t too bad but was hoping to straighten the neck just a touch more.
I got the string height at a nice playable height and intonation spot on. It’s a neat bass in nice shape and plays pretty good. I just wish that he would have asked me to go along with him to check it out. Oh well.
I’d like to try and take out the old nut and replace it. Any idea what size Allen key fits? When I initially tried to adjust, it looked like a 4 mm would fit, but the tool kept spinning. Also, are TR nuts standard size once I find out the size for the Allen key?
I appreciate any info.

Did things work out on this and the right size tool?

 

[MdC64]

Did things work out on this and the right size tool?

I haven’t replaced the TR nut yet but was able to use a small slotted screwdriver to turn the nut to adjust neck relief. I will use the same screwdriver to back out the TR nut when replacing.

 

[Cal03]

Hi all, I just got a used Dean EABC5 from Reverb, strung with a reused Kalium set for CGDAE tuning (gauges here if anyone's interested). With these strings it sounds more like a deep baritone acoustic guitar. Still trying to find a comfortable position to hold it in, the guitar is huge!

 

[B-Mac]

Hi all, I just got a used Dean EABC5 from Reverb, strung with a reused Kalium set for CGDAE tuning (gauges here if anyone's interested). With these strings it sounds more like a deep baritone acoustic guitar. Still trying to find a comfortable position to hold it in, the guitar is huge!

Thanks for stopping in!
I own a few Dean ABG’s including the 4 string EAB

Would you pass along the beginning letters an following first two numbers of your serial number so I can post the correct catalog page for you.

There’s a few here that gig with the Dean EAB, but mostly the 4 string version.

 

[Cal03]

Would you pass along the beginning letters an following first two numbers of your serial number so I can post the correct catalog page for you.

Serial number for mine is KH180621118.

I just tested the EABC5 through my audio interface: the highest 3 strings (DAE) aren't getting picked up at all. Sound output on the lowest string (C) is also significantly louder than the next lowest string (G).

I'm not too bothered in the meantime since I bought this primarily for recording parts acoustically; I'll stick to my EBG for playing live. That said, I do want to get this issue fixed in the future, and maybe then I'll fall down the rabbit hole of how to tame that piezo preamp...

 

[GWGuitar]

Piezo pickups depend on downward pressure from the strings, but bass strings are pretty low tension compared to guitar strings. Different brands of strings vary on which strings have more tension. The piezo isn’t real reliable that way. I tried a Dean Markley Pro Mag soundhole pickup, bit it doesn’t get close enough to the strings.

 

[B-Mac]

Serial number for mine is KH180621118.

I just tested the EABC5 through my audio interface: the highest 3 strings (DAE) aren't getting picked up at all. Sound output on the lowest string (C) is also significantly louder than the next lowest string (G).

I'm not too bothered in the meantime since I bought this primarily for recording parts acoustically; I'll stick to my EBG for playing live. That said, I do want to get this issue fixed in the future, and maybe then I'll fall down the rabbit hole of how to tame that piezo preamp...

Welcome!

Glad that you stopped in! Your Bass was made in 2018.
Made for Dean under contract with:

Guangzhou Vines Music

Guangdong, China

Here is a page from the 2019 catalog. The 2018 catalog I have is only a 'new' products catalog

The 2017 Model is Passive with only two sliders for Volume and Treble and no tuner.

 

[B-Mac]

Serial number for mine is KH180621118.

I just tested the EABC5 through my audio interface: the highest 3 strings (DAE) aren't getting picked up at all. Sound output on the lowest string (C) is also significantly louder than the next lowest string (G).

I'm not too bothered in the meantime since I bought this primarily for recording parts acoustically; I'll stick to my EBG for playing live. That said, I do want to get this issue fixed in the future, and maybe then I'll fall down the rabbit hole of how to tame that piezo preamp...

I own 24 ABG and this has happened to a few with different strings being dead or soft or louder than others.
It is not a huge deal. Just keep your head and take your time. Loosen your strings but don't take them out of the bridge or take out bridge pins as it isn't necessary.

Take out the plastic saddle. Place it bottom down on a flat surface in a dark room and place a light behind. A mini flash light will work. Look for light showing under the bottom the bridge. That's most likely where the culprit is. Get some 800 grit sand paper and sand down the bottom flat surface on a flat table. About 10 side to side motions. Check again with flash light. Repeat until no light is showing under the bottom of the saddle. Put plastic back in slot of wooden bridge and restring. Should be good to go.

If no light shows under the saddle with the flash light test get a small jewelers flat head screw driver. take out the plastic saddle and lift the piezo wire. Scrape the bottom slot in the bridge where the plastic saddle sets. There may be dust or saw dust or finish overspray that is keeping the saddle from lying flat on the piezo wire.

This should help. It is easy. I've done it a few times. Take your time.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=resetting+saddles+with+piezo

 

[B-Mac]

Hi all, I just got a used Dean EABC5 from Reverb, strung with a reused Kalium set for CGDAE tuning (gauges here if anyone's interested). With these strings it sounds more like a deep baritone acoustic guitar. Still trying to find a comfortable position to hold it in, the guitar is huge!

@Cal03

Welcome to Dean Club!!!

You have been issued member number 248

 

[B-Mac]

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[B-Mac]

Serial number for mine is KH180621118.

I just tested the EABC5 through my audio interface: the highest 3 strings (DAE) aren't getting picked up at all. Sound output on the lowest string (C) is also significantly louder than the next lowest string (G).

I'm not too bothered in the meantime since I bought this primarily for recording parts acoustically; I'll stick to my EBG for playing live. That said, I do want to get this issue fixed in the future, and maybe then I'll fall down the rabbit hole of how to tame that piezo preamp...

The following members have or had a Dean EABC 5

@MrBassman17
Playmate EABC 5 ABG

@meshica7
EABC 5 ABG

@noodler
EABC 5 ABG

@3984799953275 ( @JangoMike )
EABC 5 ABG

 

[Cal03]

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scionreality #11
theory028 #12
JMDT #13
toksik johnney #14
Scorsa #15
derrick007 #16
Bass-Waster #17
Ian perge #18
capn cosmos #19
CaptainWampum #20
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the harp unstrung #420

249 members....once a member always a member.

Thanks, my first club number! I haven't really gone around asking for them before, but now I want to track them all down.

 

[Gruff]

Hello Dean fans, I'm considering buying a Dean resonator ABG. I currently have a Fender, I like the tone and the portability but it's just not loud enough in a string band. It's 2-3 hours drive so I was wondering if anyone could share any experience of the resonator models? One of my band mates thinks I'll find it too treble-y in tone. It would be a shame to drive that far and find he's right. The best alternatives I've come up with are a battery powered practice amp or a mando-cello but they come quite expensive!