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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:12 AM

Don't laugh... Dean Exotica FM?

I'm considering trading a Fender Super 60 amp (needs a little work) for a Dean Exotica FM (Flame Maple) in Translucent Blue.

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I know Dean guitars are like battery acid here, so any reason I should do this trade or should I run away fast?

[Edited on 7-31-2010 by Gagoosh]

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:19 AM

i don't see why anyone would want to trade a fender anything for a dean anything

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:42 AM

depending on the amount of work, I have a guild d25 to trade---let me know. Im pretty sure my guild is better than the dean

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:47 AM

the guild is also equipped with a rare earth pickup, and wired to the endpin. you can still use endpin to hold strap, but also is a plugin for electric amplification. This is my first "real" guitar and has lots of relic , dings, scratches, discoloration, etc. But it is all real wear and tear from use. Functionally it is great, never goes out of tune.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:49 AM

But it's a dean....

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 02:52 AM

also this is a MIA guild, not the overseas model.

[Edited on 7-31-2010 by baldy5000]

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 03:18 AM

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Originally posted by baldy5000
depending on the amount of work, I have a guild d25 to trade---let me know. Im pretty sure my guild is better than the dean

I'd do it in a heartbeat, but the kicker is I'm in Cali, and this amp is HEAVY! I'd have better luck shipping a dead, bloody body than this beast. (it would be cheaper, too)

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 08:04 AM

I don't get the Dean hate,why? I had 3 Deans and they all played nice and my ex wife had a Dean acoustic and it played real sweet. Did Dean do something to tic off the public?

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 09:25 AM

If you've played the Dean and love it, then only consider if it's a fair trade FINANCIALLY, or if you could sell the Fender for more than it would cost to buy a similar Dean.

I have really liked the Dean Acoustics I have played. I know they have a so-so reputation and I've never owned one, but I've played in the store and like them.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 09:29 AM

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i don't see why anyone would want to trade a fender anything for a dean anything

yep

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 10:03 AM

actually the dean acoustic is the one guitar dean gets great review regardless of what it is. so if you like it, then go for it.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 10:05 AM

It's "cool" to hate Deans, but I would rather play a Dean than a Fender any day. My old Cadzilla was one of the best guitars I ever owned.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baldy5000
also this is a MIA guild, not the overseas model.

[Edited on 7-31-2010 by baldy5000]

I have a 78 D-25, and it's a FANTASTIC guitar. Why would you part with it?

I may be a bit biased... I have 3 guilds and used to have 4. Still regret trading the fourth. I think they may be the best guitars in the world.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 11:53 AM

I've seen too many Dean acoustic/electrics have the electronics fail or the top warping. Maybe if it's a true solid top it would be worth a gamble. I would go with a Fender acoustic before a Dean any day.

I have a box made of wood and wire and i make noise with it every day.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gagoosh

Quote:

Originally posted by baldy5000
depending on the amount of work, I have a guild d25 to trade---let me know. Im pretty sure my guild is better than the dean

I'd do it in a heartbeat, but the kicker is I'm in Cali, and this amp is HEAVY! I'd have better luck shipping a dead, bloody body than this beast. (it would be cheaper, too)

it only cost me 26 dollars to mail my amp from TWANG. It weighs like 50 lbs

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stig

Quote:

Originally posted by baldy5000
also this is a MIA guild, not the overseas model.

[Edited on 7-31-2010 by baldy5000]

Because I have a Larrivee :naughty:

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:15 PM

hey gagoosh got any pics of that amp?

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:20 PM

shit gagoosh, I just realized the pricepoint of the amp and im gonna keep my guild!

DOH! :uh:

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:21 PM

This Dean hate thing is really getting old

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:28 PM

I tried the Dean acoustics and really didn't mesh with the sound. If they are what you like then more power to you.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:28 PM

Its a pretty guitar, BUT, I've played a Dean Exotica before with the maple top and they don't sound very good acoustically. The reason is maple is a TERRIBLE tone wood for acoustics as it doesn't vibrate much. These guitars are fine for playing live using the piezo pickup, but are fairly horrid for just noodling acoustically. They sound thin and don't project volume for crap. Its not because its a Dean, its because of the maple top and from what I understand its NOT a veneer, but a maple top.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 12:47 PM

I don't like the lower end deans I tried. Never tried the higher end models.

However their headstock is perhaps the ugliest ever.

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 01:18 PM

Quote:

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shit gagoosh, I just realized the pricepoint of the amp and im gonna keep my guild!

DOH! :uh:

Sorry, it's already on it's way! So do you need my address? This comes with a hard case, extra strings and a pro setup, right?

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 03:00 PM

I have the dean Exotica rosewood supreme, and the build and sound quality is fantastic

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posted on 31-7-2010 at 03:05 PM

Oh... and my friend has that exact same guitar, except in natural finish. It's really beautiful, but sound is meh

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