Dean Club!!!

[McG]

I enjoyed those vids too.

I especially enjoyed that @McG played on this.
Dean EABC

@Rebel Rocker are you a Dean owner?

Thanks B-Mac! I do love that bass. Play it every day.

 

[rtslinger]

Of course I can't say enough about the great tone of the ZONE! I always laugh at its shock value, because one would easily be deceived into thinking that it was just for looks, but sonically, it's amazing.

Dean really did their homework on it... or the pup is just that good, or it's the painted fretboard...

All I know is that I own seven American made basses of distinction, and the Zone is on par with them all when it comes to tone. And between us, it's actually a little less flashy than my other basses... lol

Yup it kicks a@@ or I wouldn't have bought it. And I can say that it is less flashy than my other basses as well ha ha ha

 

[rtslinger]

But even back in the 80's with my Dean Hollywood Z I was obnoxious ha ha ha

 

[Rebel Rocker]

I enjoyed those vids too.

I especially enjoyed that @McG played on this.
Dean EABC

@Rebel Rocker are you a Dean owner?

No I don't have a Dean do have an Ibanez. But really like that Dean. Just don't do any acoustic playing but I would if the chance ever came up.

 

[armyadarkness]

Yup it kicks a@@ or I wouldn't have bought it. And I can say that it is less flashy than my other basses as well ha ha ha
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Lol.. This would be my tamest bass.

 

[rtslinger]

Lol.. This would be my tamest bass.
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Love the Met green it is my favorite color and even though I don't own a Met green bass, I think I get an "A" for effort ha ha ha

 

[B-Mac]

Lol.. This would be my tamest bass.
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USA build?

 

[armyadarkness]

USA build?

No it's Indo. But has a Warwick bridge, Bartolini pups and pre, a brass nut, Neck through, mirrored inlays, Grover tuners, and is numbered. They only made 50 of them.

 

[armyadarkness]

 

[B-Mac]

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You had posted this previously and I always assumed that the '37 of 50' indicated it was a USA build. Learn something all the time here at TB! Dean has used Bart's on a few different basses (Jeff Berlin) but I don't think I've seen them use Soap Bar Bart's like yours. Are the inlays unique to this limited run as well?

 

[B-Mac]

Of course. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I know it was around then, but can't narrow it down myself more than being pretty sure it was between 2000 and 2003.

I saw that catalog post earlier today when I was searching and it reminded me of a past disappointment. Back when I got the Rhapsody 8 I liked the ergonomics of it so much I really wanted a passive, fretted 4 string with F holes, but all I could find online or in stores was the fretless 4 version. I didn't know any of those others existed. Only the 8, 12 and fretless 4.

I was able to check another source and the Rhapsody was not in the 2000 full line catalog.
However, it was in the 2001 full line catalog but some of the choices were different than the 2003 catalog; namely the passive 4 string versions that I pictured separately from the 2003 catalog.
I'll post catalog cuts later.
Sorry for delay...CRS disease...Can't Remember S...…..

 

[B-Mac]

Bought my first Dean Bass in May 2013

Thought I'd update my Dean list.

1. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2013) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Natural 34-inch bought new
2. Dean Exotica Quilt Ash (2015) A/E w/Aphex® Gloss Trans Black Fretless 34-inch bought new
3. Dean Rhapsody 8 String Bubinga/Mahogany (2016) Gloss Active 34-inch bolt-on bought new
4. Dean Performer A/E Dean EQ-7545 Preamp Satin Natural solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch bought used (1999)
5. Dean Exotica Radiant A/E Shadow P7 Preamp GN solid top Spruce/Mahogany 32-inch (2003) bought used
6. Dean Jeff Berlin Burled Walnut top (Czech) Barts badass II Passive 34-inch (1999) bolt-on bought used
7. Dean Edge Pro Active BadAss II Bridge Dean Soap Bars neck-thru Brass Nut Sunburst 34-inch (2006) bought used
8. Dean Sledehammer Ash 4 String Active (2007) bolt-on bought used
9. Dean Hardtail (2008) 4 string black neck-thru 34-inch brass nut Active EMGHZ bought used 34-inch
10. Dean Jeff Berlin Player (2010) bolt-on 34" active (used)
11. Dean Performer Exotic Quilt Ash PBEQA 34" (2008) Elan-4TN pre-amp (used)
12. Dean Stylist 32" scale Hollowbody Black Sparkle set (used)
13. Dean European Select Edge Select Amber Burst (1999) 34" NT (used)
14. Dean Vendetta (2008) Trans Amber (demo) Bolt on
15. Dean Edge 1Q w/Edge 10 neck 35" (2010 neck) Quilt Maple Top Tiger Eye (used) Bolt on
16. Dean Edge 4 5 string Fretless (2011) Amber Gloss 35" (used) Bolt on

I'm a 'dyed in the wool' fan!

 

[Jimbowhit7]

Here's mine: Dean Eric Bass Signature Model; got it for $200 off Guitar Center's website, and for the money I spent on it, it's amazing. I love how this thing sounds. Sorry about the file attachment, I uploaded it the wrong way at first.

 

[rtslinger]

Here is the yellow dean live outdoor show

Love the tone

 

[B-Mac]

Here's mine: Dean Eric Bass Signature Model; got it for $200 off Guitar Center's website, and for the money I spent on it, it's amazing. I love how this thing sounds. Sorry about the file attachment, I uploaded it the wrong way at first.

Okay, I see one exposed pole pickup in the MM style and 4 knobs. Can you tell us a bit more about this bargain 'find' that you found? I am currently eyeing a PJ style Hillsboro.

 

[Jimbowhit7]

Okay, I see one exposed pole pickup in the MM style and 4 knobs. Can you tell us a bit more about this bargain 'find' that you found? I am currently eyeing a PJ style Hillsboro.

Sure. I don't know much about the P or PJ style Hillsboro basses; to my knowledge the quality on those instruments varies quite a bit, but I've never owned one. However, this one is a signature model for Eric Bass from Shinedown; his signature model is the reason the Hillsboro bass even exists, because Dean developed it in collaboration with him; unfortunately he no longer uses these and they no longer make his signature model. The body on mine is swamp ash, the neck is maple with a rosewood fretboard with no inlays (just side markings), and a Dean humbucker and 3 band preamp. These were made in South Korea, and if the rest of them are anything like mine the quality is outstanding. The electronics work great, and it has a nice full sound to it. It's also a bit on the heavy side, but nothing unbearable. Guitar Center has a couple of these signature models for $300ish last I checked. I highly recommend this instrument.

 

[B-Mac]

Sure. I don't know much about the P or PJ style Hillsboro basses; to my knowledge the quality on those instruments varies quite a bit, but I've never owned one. However, this one is a signature model for Eric Bass from Shinedown; his signature model is the reason the Hillsboro bass even exists, because Dean developed it in collaboration with him; unfortunately he no longer uses these and they no longer make his signature model. The body on mine is swamp ash, the neck is maple with a rosewood fretboard with no inlays (just side markings), and a Dean humbucker and 3 band preamp. These were made in South Korea, and if the rest of them are anything like mine the quality is outstanding. The electronics work great, and it has a nice full sound to it. It's also a bit on the heavy side, but nothing unbearable. Guitar Center has a couple of these signature models for $300ish last I checked. I highly recommend this instrument.

So are the controls V/T/M/B?

 

[B-Mac]

Here's mine: Dean Eric Bass Signature Model; got it for $200 off Guitar Center's website, and for the money I spent on it, it's amazing. I love how this thing sounds. Sorry about the file attachment, I uploaded it the wrong way at first.

Jimbowhit7,

Welcome to Dean Club!!!

You have been officially issued Member Number 174

 

[B-Mac]

Updated member list:

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(edit: update 10-16-18)

 

[Jimbowhit7]

So are the controls V/T/M/B?

Yes, they are. The preamp is actually pretty mild compared to my Ray34's preamp; I generally play it with all three controls either dimed or close to it.

Jimbowhit7,

Welcome to Dean Club!!!

You have been officially issued Member Number 174

Thanks!