Product: Dean Guitars EVO Deluxe
Price Paid: US $700
Submitted
01/07/2002
at
08:48pm
by
Tim
Features
:
10
2001 Hand-made in the Czech-Republic
Same features as mentioned in other review.
Flamed Amberburst Maple Top
Sound
:
10
The sound is actually amazing. When buying I had figured to one day replace the stock pickups. There is no need for changing the stock pickups, they are very versatile and sound great. I tried a few Gibson LP's, the Dean does sound better in my opinion. I tried a lot of other guitars in this price range, nothing even came close. They play very clear and allow every note of a chord to be clear. They sound very full and rich.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
I was use to an Ibanez Wizard neck, so this neck felt thick at first. Now that I'm use to it, it feels better in my opinion. And actually faster.
I bend the strings a lot, and haven't had it go out of tune at all. The Schaller tuners feels very solid and precise.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Mine weighs over 10 pounds and everything seems solid. Dean has a 5 year warranty.
Customer Support
:
10
Not having experiencce with Dean guitars I checked them out thoroughly before purchasing. There website is very informative and Dean Zelinsky himself answers questions on the forum. I sent an e-mail question and had a response the next day. I have not experienced very many companies in any industry with that much access.
Overall Rating
:
10
I would buy this guitar immediately if I had to replace it. I am sold on Dean guitars and my next guitar will be a Dean as well. The sound, feel and appearance of this guitar is awesome.
Product: Dean Guitars EVO Deluxe
Price Paid: US $700
Submitted
05/01/2001
at
10:23am
by
Rob
Features
:
9
Handmade in Europe
Specially Designed Neck Joint
3 Star Arched Figured Maple Top (Awesome Flame / Deep Amber finish)
Mahogany Body
24-3/4" Scale & 1-11/16" Nut
Schaller Tuners
Chrome Hardware
Zebra Pickups
1 Tone 1 Volume (push/pull coil tap)
3 pos toggle switch (p/u)
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Set Mahogany Neck
Full Bound
Ebony Fingerboard
Dot Inlays
22 Frets (Med Jumbo)
Colors: FAB, FAM, FCS, FRD
Sound
:
9
Sounds better than most "real" LP's I've owned or played... The truly cool thing in this catagory are the coil taps doubles your tonal possibilities (LP - tele sounds)... the stock pickups sound really good, but I might throw a Duncan JB in it for comparison ... I currently run this with a Line 6 Flextone II-XL (for gigs)... and I will definitely record with this bad-boy, it also sounds fantastic through my older tube amps.... (I would however, kill to have a single coil between the hunbuckers and a 5-way switch... just a preference) Overall sound is rich and warm / med output.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
9
Could not ask for more from a hand made Guitar... did need some set up though... (but I wouldn't expect the factory to know how to set it up the way I like it)...
The quality of materials is top notch (the maple top is at least and inch and 1/2 thick) The heal joint (or lack there of) is 1/2 the reason I bought this guitar...
*note: The fretboard was very dry and needed to be oiled (guitar honey)....
Reliability/Durability
:
9
Built like a tank (and weighs as much as one)... I bought this to play not to collect dust ... it WILL be put to the test... but I'm sure it will hold up fine.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
N/A
Overall Rating
:
10
This is the second EVO I have purchased (I have a Phantom as well) The Phantom is a great rock guitar and so is the Deluxe, however the Deluxe has a few more possibilities tonaly. I would buy this again in a heartbeat if it were stolen or lost...... This guitar works for me, and I think they are a fantastic alternative to Gibson LP's, AND at a reasonable price (well under a grand!)... I would HIGHLY recommend this guitar. But this is just my opinion... check it out for yourself....
