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I’ve only gotten through 90 pages of this thread, and haven’t seen any posts regarding bridge-swapping yet. Anyone change the bridge on their Custom Zone?
... or Rapsody 12?
I think I'm going to file mine to accomodate heavier strings.
@rutabaga bob I suggest getting the radius and asking Kahler for a custom.
I think I'm going to file mine to accomodate heavier strings.
@rutabaga bob I suggest getting the radius and asking Kahler for a custom.
This is what I have come across in the past.
US - Un Sung Korea
Y - Yoojin China
E - World Korea
W = World Korea
IW = World Indonesia
CT - Cort Indonesia
S - Samick, Korea
J - Japan
I've only ever seen the 'J' with 'made in Japan' on the Soltero SL which is a very nice and expensive guitar from Dean.
I don't believe the Dean Custom Zone first year models were ever made in Japan.
That's all I've got...... for now anyway.
What in particular are you wanting to know about bridge swapping? I haven't done it to a Custom Zone, but I have gone high mass to a Squier P. I do like it. More sustain, I feel it more in the wood. Sound may or may not be better (more to my liking).
Being that the Custom Zone has a Fender style bent plate bridge a Bad Ass II or Omega bridge should work, especially the ones that have multiple slots for variable string placement.
Get measurements before purchase as I have never done this as I have not seen or felt or heard the need to do so. Obviously, new holes will need to be drilled. The Bad Ass II or Omega Bridge should cover the 4 existing holes from the existing bent plate bridge.
I was going to try this on a Dean Edge 09M, but the string spacing was much too different to use the Omega or the Bad Ass II. I don't think that is the case with the Custom Zone.
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Good thing you mentioned this as I didn't even consider it would be different for my Edge. I was getting close to plunking down the money for one. Now I'll have to make sure I can either adjust the spacing or it's correct. I checked my Edge against my P-bass with the Fender HiMass and it's definitely wider on the P.
Got bored today and decided to see if I could find my login for this forum again! I joined talkbass back in 2011 and I guess just never found this specific thread. I used to be semi-active on the dean guitar forums/dean owners of america club but that has since died so I wanted to share my Dean collection here. I'll include pictures for any basses you all would like to see
In order they were purchased:
Dean Razor Phantom (bought new, now has Bartolini pups, a Darkglass Tone capsule, and hipshot d-tuner on the E string)
Dean Hardtail 5
Dean Edge Euro Select 5
Dean Razor Phantom #2
Dean Razor NT4 - Cherry
Dean Razor Phantom #3
Dean Razor NT4 - Natural
Dean 2007 DOA Hardtail 5 - #2 of 15
I'm still looking to eventually pickup a Razor NT5 and an Edge Improv 5, but needed to slow down on buying basses for a while (Dean's aren't the only basses in my collection
)
In order they were purchased:
Dean Razor Phantom (bought new, now has Bartolini pups, a Darkglass Tone capsule, and hipshot d-tuner on the E string)
Dean Hardtail 5
Dean Edge Euro Select 5
Dean Razor Phantom #2
Dean Razor NT4 - Cherry
Dean Razor Phantom #3
Dean Razor NT4 - Natural
Dean 2007 DOA Hardtail 5 - #2 of 15
I'm still looking to eventually pickup a Razor NT5 and an Edge Improv 5, but needed to slow down on buying basses for a while (Dean's aren't the only basses in my collection
)
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Welcome!Got bored today and decided to see if I could find my login for this forum again! I joined talkbass back in 2011 and I guess just never found this specific thread. I used to be semi-active on the dean guitar forums/dean owners of america club but that has since died so I wanted to share my Dean collection here. I'll include pictures for any basses you all would like to see
In order they were purchased:
Dean Razor Phantom (bought new, now has Bartolini pups, a Darkglass Tone capsule, and hipshot d-tuner on the E string)
Dean Hardtail 5
Dean Edge Euro Select 5
Dean Razor Phantom #2
Dean Razor NT4 - Cherry
Dean Razor Phantom #3
Dean Razor NT4 - Natural
Dean 2007 DOA Hardtail 5 - #2 of 15
I'm still looking to eventually pickup a Razor NT5 and an Edge Improv 5, but needed to slow down on buying basses for a while (Dean's aren't the only basses in my collection
There were two other Dean clubs a while ago that fizzled out.
This club started in 2008.
We are 264 members strong. Please post a pic of your favorite Dean Bass. No. 265 has your name on it!
@2many has a few nice Razor NT basses.
Please peruse the pages of this thread as there is all kinds of info posted.
There is a Dean Discord that you can join through the Dean Facebook page and/or Dean Owners Club, but I have no idea how to invite you.
Three Razor Phantoms? Interesting. I'm guessing there's some kind of story there?
Also, check this wiki link for other clubs you might be interested in. Clubs & Special Interest Groups INDEX
Dean Club Membership List
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Hmmmm? That was from back in January...and you're right, no number issued.Also, I don't see myself on the roster.Here's another photo.
I'm gonna call "him" Humeante (Smokey).
Strings will be DR blue, green, and pink like fire!
Once I'm able to actually get them on, I'll share another photo and sound sample!
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Well that's getting changed right now!!!!!!!!!!!
@Mister_GothFrak
Welcome to DEAN CLUB!!!!!
Nice Rhapsody 12 String.
They've been making them since 2000 in both the Un Sung Factory and the World Factory.
25 years pretty much unchanged.
Dean Rhapsody 12 String Bass
You are hereby issued Member Number 266
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Here's a Razor 1 5-string (passive) for a great price.Got bored today and decided to see if I could find my login for this forum again! I joined talkbass back in 2011 and I guess just never found this specific thread. I used to be semi-active on the dean guitar forums/dean owners of america club but that has since died so I wanted to share my Dean collection here. I'll include pictures for any basses you all would like to see
In order they were purchased:
Dean Razor Phantom (bought new, now has Bartolini pups, a Darkglass Tone capsule, and hipshot d-tuner on the E string)
Dean Hardtail 5
Dean Edge Euro Select 5
Dean Razor Phantom #2
Dean Razor NT4 - Cherry
Dean Razor Phantom #3
Dean Razor NT4 - Natural
Dean 2007 DOA Hardtail 5 - #2 of 15
I'm still looking to eventually pickup a Razor NT5 and an Edge Improv 5, but needed to slow down on buying basses for a while (Dean's aren't the only basses in my collection
https://reverb.com/item/86287497-dean-razor-5-string-bass-guitar
Okay, now I'm curious. Why so many? What's the difference between all of these?
... and all the non-Deans? lol
I'm really surprized nobody here has mentioned the recent lawsuit results of Gibson VS Armadillo/Dean/Luna Guitars.
The court declared Gibson the victor. Dean infringed on trademarks for the Flying V and Z shaped Explorer, and that Gibson should've known (and taken action) four decades ago. Armadillo has to pay a dollar in damages but over $160,000 in lawyer fees
guitar.com
KHD discusses the latest in this 11min video:
I, for one, completely disagree.
1) Trademarks should not last this long.
2) Dean has been using these shapes since the 70's
However, they should call the models something original, if they didn't
3) It should be past a time period of enforcement.
The Cherokee Nation tried to sue Jeep for naming their vehicles after their tribe but, weren't allowed because this was many years later.
4) A trademark is for a name or logo. Isn't it? Primarily. Therefore, the body shape of a musical instrument should not qualify in the first place.
5) There are so many guitars out there with similar shapes that only have minor differences. I'd say this sort of thing is generic. Again, manufacturers & luthiers should be making changes and offer something a little more original.
6) BLAH
Part of me wants to buy one of these forbidden shapes out of spite. lol.
I don't have any use for one, though. Except as a backup but, I have enough that could be retuned if necessary in case something that bad happens...
On a completely different topic, are we going to include Luna Guitars in this club because they share a parent company?
I only found out about this a few minutes ago while searching for sources to link. I'm not sure Luna makes basses. Maybe bass ukaleles?
The court declared Gibson the victor. Dean infringed on trademarks for the Flying V and Z shaped Explorer, and that Gibson should've known (and taken action) four decades ago. Armadillo has to pay a dollar in damages but over $160,000 in lawyer fees
Gibson vs Dean: Five things you need to know
Lost in the Gibson and Armadillo Enterprises trademark controversy? Here are five key points you need to know to get up to speed.
guitar.com
KHD discusses the latest in this 11min video:
I, for one, completely disagree.
1) Trademarks should not last this long.
2) Dean has been using these shapes since the 70's
However, they should call the models something original, if they didn't
3) It should be past a time period of enforcement.
The Cherokee Nation tried to sue Jeep for naming their vehicles after their tribe but, weren't allowed because this was many years later.
4) A trademark is for a name or logo. Isn't it? Primarily. Therefore, the body shape of a musical instrument should not qualify in the first place.
5) There are so many guitars out there with similar shapes that only have minor differences. I'd say this sort of thing is generic. Again, manufacturers & luthiers should be making changes and offer something a little more original.
6) BLAH
Part of me wants to buy one of these forbidden shapes out of spite. lol.
I don't have any use for one, though. Except as a backup but, I have enough that could be retuned if necessary in case something that bad happens...
On a completely different topic, are we going to include Luna Guitars in this club because they share a parent company?
I only found out about this a few minutes ago while searching for sources to link. I'm not sure Luna makes basses. Maybe bass ukaleles?
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It's tuned to C#1 standard. Technically, that's in the bass range... right? 
It'll be down one more, most likely. G#. I just need to order a GHS Brite Flats groundwound. Which would have to be what they consider a "bass string". lol Right now it's just stock
This must be that Les Paul shape Gibson got their knickers in a bunch over. I'm not familiar with "brand names". I just liked the look and the pointy bit on the lower side. lol
Oh! I know. Let's call it an ultra short scale bass 6! lol
It'll be down one more, most likely. G#. I just need to order a GHS Brite Flats groundwound. Which would have to be what they consider a "bass string". lol Right now it's just stockThis must be that Les Paul shape Gibson got their knickers in a bunch over. I'm not familiar with "brand names". I just liked the look and the pointy bit on the lower side. lol
Oh! I know. Let's call it an ultra short scale bass 6! lol
I'm really surprized nobody here has mentioned the recent lawsuit results of Gibson VS Armadillo/Dean/Luna Guitars.
The court declared Gibson the victor. Dean infringed on trademarks for the Flying V and Z shaped Explorer, and that Gibson should've known (and taken action) four decades ago. Armadillo has to pay a dollar in damages but over $160,000 in lawyer fees
Gibson vs Dean: Five things you need to know
Lost in the Gibson and Armadillo Enterprises trademark controversy? Here are five key points you need to know to get up to speed.
KHD discusses the latest in this 11min video:
I, for one, completely disagree.
1) Trademarks should not last this long.
2) Dean has been using these shapes since the 70's
However, they should call the models something original, if they didn't
3) It should be past a time period of enforcement.
The Cherokee Nation tried to sue Jeep for naming their vehicles after their tribe but, weren't allowed because this was many years later.
4) A trademark is for a name or logo. Isn't it? Primarily. Therefore, the body shape of a musical instrument should not qualify in the first place.
5) There are so many guitars out there with similar shapes that only have minor differences. I'd say this sort of thing is generic. Again, manufacturers & luthiers should be making changes and offer something a little more original.
6) BLAH
Part of me wants to buy one of these forbidden shapes out of spite. lol.
I don't have any use for one, though. Except as a backup but, I have enough that could be retuned if necessary in case something that bad happens...
On a completely different topic, are we going to include Luna Guitars in this club because they share a parent company?
I only found out about this a few minutes ago while searching for sources to link. I'm not sure Luna makes basses. Maybe bass ukaleles?
I’d point out that the You Tuber is not an attorney. For that matter neither am I. However in a totally unrelated lawsuit Gibson recently lost the right to claim exclusivity to the ES-335 body shape, specifically the one with the same length horns. If whomever won favor in that decision in an unrelated lawsuit I would think that decision could help Dean if they appeal this latest decision.
Biggest problem is that Dean doesn’t have the deep pockets for Attorney’s fees like Gibson does.
