Looks like Dean is done?

[B-Mac]

They also made some pretty cool electric upright basses if anybody remembers the Pace.

I always liked the Dean Pace Contra bass, but never got around to buying one.

Thomann makes something similar.

 

[jd56hawk]

Neon is red, not green.

While neon gas produces a red color, there are now over 150 colors that can be used. Any color that’s not red can be made using elements like mercury, argon, and phosphor. So, while not all neon lights include the neon element, “neon tubes” simply mean any positive-column discharge lamps, no matter what the tubes are filled with.

 

[salmon256]

While not the most craziest bass, I love their Flying V basses and other unusual shapes you can get affordable prices and they were great modding platforms.

Gibson as always marketing towards their older user base with loads of money and wonder why younger players aren't incline to jump on Gibson... oh well hoping the best. Dean was a great option for Gibsion-esque stuff and some cool shares on this post.

 

[GretschWretch]

Will Deans now become "collectible"? I guess my two Dean ABGs now are irreplaceable.

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

Now I am worried my ABGC will be an orphan.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Other than the neon green firewood basses Dean has collecting dust in every Guitar Center, do they have anything else for bass players?

They have a lot of stuff actually. Unfortunately, every model I have touched has been bulky and kinda awkward. Not to mention, not visually appealing.

 

[2saddleslab]

Love my modded Stylist.

 

[MrAB4003]

 

[brianrost]

Sad end for what was once a great company making Gibson inspired guitars and basses in it’s early days. In the 80s Hamer and Dean were making better Gibsons than Gibson

 

[B-Mac]

Love my modded Stylist.
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I always loved that color as well as @Avezzano gloss natural Stylus. I love my Black Sparkle, but yours and the Gloss Natural are really sweet. I always thought the Psychobilly Cabbie was cool too.

Hopefully this won't mean the end of Dean Club!!!

 

[B-Mac]

That's a shame. I have a John Entwistle Hybrid Bass that I'll never part with. View attachment 5194955

Me too!!!!

 

[BargeOn]

Any one have a Cabbie? I always liked those.

 

[B-Mac]

Aw dang! My #1 is a Dean, feels and sounds fantastic. I've long had plans to have them build my signature bass when I get super famous. So much for that.

Yeah, those Edge pros are nice! I have two of them. The Edge Selects made in Czech Republic are also nice.
@2many and @NicJimBass can attest to both of these neck thru models.

 

[B-Mac]

Any one have a Cabbie? I always liked those.

@RobinG and @mojomike001 have a Cabbie.

 

[P. Aaron]

Bummer. USA builders face affordable competition from overseas (again!) and there are so many playable brands to choose from.

Hope they can recover through new ownership. It appears the current ones are fractured beyond repair.

 

[ardgedee]

While not the most craziest bass, I love their Flying V basses and other unusual shapes you can get affordable prices and they were great modding platforms.

Gibson as always marketing towards their older user base with loads of money and wonder why younger players aren't incline to jump on Gibson... oh well hoping the best. Dean was a great option for Gibsion-esque stuff and some cool shares on this post.

Their Gibson-esque stuff is one of the reasons why Dean is in its current circumstances. When Gibson started going after anyone making Gibson-esque things, Dean continued making them long after everybody else knew enough to stop.

 

[jd56hawk]

They have a lot of stuff actually. Unfortunately, every model I have touched has been bulky and kinda awkward. Not to mention, not visually appealing.

Have you ever played one of these?
One of the most comfortable basses I've ever played.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Have you ever played one of these?
One of the most comfortable basses I've ever played.

Nope

 

[GretschWretch]

I never knew Dean delved into the higher-end (i.e., neck-through) market.

 

[Sam Evans]

Neon is red, not green.

The 80s beg to differ.