Dean Guitars Custom Shop

[@greg4673]

We have some of the finest craftsmen in the business. They can turn on the CNC machine faster and better than anyone else!

[@moimeme7839]

In fact, the CNC only does the ruff they still have to do the fine sanding, painting, drying the wood correctly, installing the frets and sanding them correctly. Install the nuts perfectly... Then pleck machine for fine tuning if they have one...

[@fatboydashredder9877]

I mean they're right. Compared to some major guitar brands they do have great craftsmanship

[@RichardGarcia93]

CNC are actually amazing for consistency on the body and neck.

[@samiam9059]

They are a very unique line of guitars. For what most charge on a bolt-on they give you a killer set neck. Love my deans.

[@DiamondDead]

14:21 - works on the guitars just after they've been painted, but doesn't take his damn ring off to avoid scratching them

[@MikeJohnson-dp1oq]

Exactly my thought.. Working in a cutsom shop with no real knowledge of how to set up a truss rod ready for fret level filing (you need a Notched straight edge that avoids the frets so you can see if the neck is level before you level frets and crowning) and he knocks his ring on a finished guitar at 14:42

[@BrandanM94]

RIP DIMEBAG DARRELL!!! I got myself a Dean Dime Razorback in memory! I keep on jammin' dimebag style to keep the legacy alive! Dean makes the best and most remarkable guitars in the world!

[@Zoso981]

I think we're paying so much for these U.S. guitars so Spider (at 12:50) can support his Hot Topic addiction.

[@TheFox04]

Sorry to break it to you guys but all the major companies use CNC machines now. The necks and the finish work gets the most "by hand" work these days. CNC definitely makes guitar making more consistent.

[@MechWarrior324]

Awesome video! I love seeing how different companies like Dean, Schecter, PRS, and even Gibson make their guitars, and I think this is the best video so far!

[@sunlightpictures8367]

Great tour! A buddy of mine works at Guitar Center and he also studied guitar building. I once asked him about Dean Guitars and he said the custom shop Dean's were some of the best guitars he's ever played. Keep up the good work!

[@Klevaer]

My favorite company since my first day playing an instrument!

[@mkivy]

I fell in love with a Dean Back in 1974 or 75....it was the best playing guitar I’ve ever played. And I didn’t buy it. Why I do not know. It was so grand an experience. The pick-ups screamed and the neck was perfect for my smaller hands. Ebony frets only... hey I love Leslie West...Mountain man I saw them in 1970... “Mississippi Queen...” no rosewood fret boards. And only Ash or flame top maple.

[@davidclark3603]

Hey guys! You create the best guitars in the world! I bought a black Dean Razor Back. Wow...... it’s fantastic. I love playing it, and I love it more when the audience sees it. The compliments that guitar gets! It’s all the time. I have rack loads of Gibson’s and I’m sorry, they have to go, bar two. The rest will all be replaced with various Dean guitars. It’s the audience choice, and it’s all about them. What fantastic workmanship. What fantastic designs. These guitars are different which is what we need to stand out. If you are reading this comment, for God’s sake consider getting one, you’ll be glad you did. They are a dream to play and will do wonders for your image. Thanks, an, good luck!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

14:40 - That was when my eyeballs popped out of my head! WOW! That looks amazing!!

[@teoortega4061]

I love the racer mls gold was awesome and the green ml just melted my heart . I'm buying me one

[@golgothaassassin5035]

I've played several deans and they play awesome, but I've always been on the fence about buying one. After watching this, I've decided to make the purchase. My problem with them has always been the outlandish paint jobs and the 3×3 tuners on that boomerang head stock. The D.M. models I really like but just plain black for me. Dean has came along way, and for my opinion no human hand can be as consistent and precise as a C&C machine. The problem with using them, is like the guy said a decimal in the wrong place or a bit breaks, then it becomes a quality control issue do they scrap it, if it can't be repaired, or let it go thrue. I choose to believe dean does the right thing.

[@slaughtered777]

I have the 'regular', 'made in China' Dean From Hell and it's a BEAUTY nonetheless :) 6 years on, still absolutely perfect. Thank you Dean, my dream guitar is as it should be - no disappointments whatsoever.

[@harveyjake1985]

People are usually turned off from the term "Import" when it comes to guitars because 7/10 they're crappy quality, but Deans, Import or Domestic, are fabulous guitars, although my MIK Razorback needs a better setup, my friend set that shit up for .13-.68's but I can't play thick strings, I prefer hybrid .9-.50s, but the tension with those on my Razorback is too damn high, even in C# lol

[@slaughtered777]

Absolutely! People do get turned off by the China sticker (which I removed after about a year lol). Thought I think you went a bit overboard with a .13 - .68, those must be some fat stings! My .09 - . 42 setup has been constant (on D standard) since day 1, and never disappoints :) I'm pretty sure the materials used in the China made Deans are perfectly legit, just the assembly took place there.

[@pepperdiao37]

I have a black Dean MLX from China and it's about 12 years old today. Still intact and reliable, though a pickup upgrade is needed.

[@ott5178]

That machine is programmed to do flawless work every single time. Eliminates the inevitable human error. Every Dean guitar I have especially the USA ones are unbeatable in quality, playabilty & sound.

[@Slikx666]

Probably my favourite guitar manufacturer, would love to own a DB-96, just can't find one.

[@seven73ify]

Awesome tour thanks

[@Niki_B_Lee]

Finally found my Guitar of choice..and sticking to Mainly DEAN now perfect rockin'name.. *Stealth Thoroughbred* exactly what it is..does..sounds like.. already have the basic DIME ML.. Just Bought mine..and hands down one of the BEST GUITARS I EVER PLAYED.. been playing for over 35 Years..teaching Guitar Drums Bass and FINALLY..this is my Guitar of choice price wise..? well worth it..under a grand for what this can do The Most Versatile Guitar in my opinion..for ME.. Played the classic Gibson Les Pauls..Fenders..you name it.. oh look another guy playing same old Gibson or Fender and such..super Guitars for sure but if you want to stand out from the crowd and be different like I always have..this is the Guitar for you my fave body shape I have to say is the Gibson Les Paul..so there ya go which are still way over priced..especially since they are using cheaper wood since around..2012..EPA got a hold of them..well that's another story no disrespect to the man Les Paul..but todays Gibsons are seriously Over Priced I think its because its really the only Guitar that when you do resell you can get most your $$ back..and they know it..more about the name than Guitar we all have our choices and sounds and opinions.. sick of the same boring look.. step out and be original..this is the one for you.. for me..its my sound and now MY Guitar Brand I can go from Heavy stuff like Slipknot..who I just saw..classic Corey kicking out that douche Toronto have it on video Ozzy..CRUE..Metallica..Maiden..GnR..System of a Down..PANTERA..of course..Slayer..on and on to classic rock..Zep..Hendirx..Montrose..VH..Uncle Ted Nugent..on and on I love the Active EMG's 81_85's.. and will be getting another.. the neck pick up position is so rich with feel and waves of wylde sounds of course depends what ya play through..tried many different ways yes that's ME with my Heroes Motley Crue and The BLS FAMILY..Brother Zakk Wylde.. Dreams do come true.. still would like to try the Wylde Audio Guitar line.. was not even set up and stays in tune incredible feel and sound.. love the satin finish..so no sweaty slip neck on back for me as soon as I grab hold of a Guitar I can tell right away if its for me get this one.. special Thanks to TUNDRA MUSIC here in Hamilton,Ontario less than a grand for this..loaded with my specs Love it getting another for different tunings.. GETCHA PULL RANDY DIME BLS SDMF RnR Baby Niki B

[@sawyerbarnes7439]

Nice to see he appreciates the works

[@gran1832]

Amazing instraments. Keep up the good work guys!!

[@beamerstrumpet]

BTW look to your right, PRS uses CNC also. Any major company will use CNC because it is exact. As noted b4, not hand made or hand crafted, but custom to buyers specs and wishes. I applaud you for doing everthing by hand, but if that is so, how many can afford your guitars?

[@elalesitoreal3638]

Nobody uses CNC only because is exact, the THING is that make products faster n cheaper... INCREASING PROFIT!!!

[@danielfeliciano6941]

muito top esas guitarra .parabéns lindo trabalhos ...

[@brandonc2859]

Dean makes the highest quality USA guitars I have ever come across. I cant believe how in the last 16 years of awful Gibsons, more people haven't come across how good these guitars are. Especially for the money. I have the usa models, a dime sledge, a namm show thoroughbred, and a dean hardtail. All 3 guitars vastly surpase their rivals. I have owned and sold several Les paul customs and standards. The only guitar that even comes close to deans quality is my 91 lp custom, but dean still destroys its. I have a korean dean ml that is exceptional as well. I have even had a few chinese MLs and they were great players too, again vastly superior to any epiphone. Get your wings today.

[@Hiro.the.God.]

I got my wings today. I was lucky enough to find a Korean made Dean Avalanche, and I instantly fell I love. I will now only buy Dean guitars. All the mass produced “fenders” (squire cough cough) and epiphones, and all the other mass produced Indonesia junk are terrible guitars.

[@stefanfilipov7254]

@@Hiro.the.God. Try a High End Ibanez Guitar. My favorite ones are the Ibanez Jem. And I am not even Steve Vai fan. They are just piece of art and play beautifully :)

[@paulbaker2889]

This is a very old video i wonder if Dean Guitars will respond to me ?? i grew up in chicago and i swear they were building Dean guitars around the corner from my house i was 12- 14 years old in late 70's .. on a street called ravenswood 1/2 block north of devon.. 606026 there was a flat building with a garage door facing the street , along side the rail road track inside some stalls where these guitars were being assembled and wood dust every where i will say more if this was you guys i have great stories... i used to hang around there as a kid.. they guys were kool..

[@glinder5150]

they have some of the most kick ass and skilled workers (as long as the power doesnt go out) lol

[@JuanCruz-io2sd]

I am from Mexico City and I am a very fan of all Metal from the 70s to the present day and I have gone to many concerts in Mexico and here in the USA and although I do not speak I do not understand a shit about English but I love all that music from Scorpions Iron maiden to Metallica and Ovituary The great Joe Satruani and hundreds of other bands LONG LIVE METAL AND ELECTRIC GUITARS

[@justaguitardude]

to me at this point with the global economy and how things are done. regardless where the guitar is built. they are pretty much all using the same process. what makes a great guitar, different than a cheap one. is in the fretwork, and setup. sure hardware etc matters. but if you have a guitar with a proper setup. its gonna be a joy to play. all the big boys use CNC machines regardless of country. rock on.

[@beltjones1]

"here at Dean guitars we have the best craftsmen in the business"..."Yeah, this CNC machine does everything."

[@fatboydashredder9877]

They still have to do the other parts too

[@guitarmainiac80]

I agree I have several and the new custom shop axe is a shred machine. The best!

[@DeangerSmith]

Thanks for the cool video, Dean guitars rule, you guys are masters \m/

[@bebopdelux10]

I've just purchased a Dean USA custom made guitar for delivery to the UK. I've bought Gibson custom shops guitars as well as Fender custom shops guitars; I won't enter the debate about who makes the better quality because I feel that can be down to an individuals interpretation, but I know one thing, I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas in anticipation for my Dean custom shop. I have never felt like that about any other guitar. Yeah I now Japanese made ESP's have a good rep as do Gretsch, but for me, and yes they have their issues sometimes, American guitars just have more soul.

[@Micheal30567]

that's why i bought my first dean 2 days ago its a DB razorback with a floyd rose and custom lighting graphics only 3 out of 490 GC have them in stock and unfortunately, had order it but waiting for a gutiar directly out of the factory would be worth it :)

[@umop3plsdn]

Soooooo how about that Dean Stro-X?!?! How can i get my grubby mitts on that beauty?

[@thereisnopandemic]

I want a Dean Electric Guitar!

[@joshbrz8902]

Actually this is more hands on than most custom shops I've seen

[@jbrown577]

what is the band and song at the beginning of video? it rocks.

[@kaimietis52]

How do they drill holes/tunnels for a cable to go from switch to pickups to tone/volume controls to the jack without cutting the body in half and removing the top + gluing it there again?

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Saulius J. It's pretty simple with the machinery.They did not show it but I promise you it's pretty simple stuff with the right tools it's a breeze.

[@domj1797]

15:19 That's Trey Azagthoth's signature! Why won't they release that?!

[@abmoha]

I'm a former industrial safety instructor and I'm not seeing any eye, ear or respiratory protection being used. Especially around the CNC machine which is kicking up sawdust, which can really be an irritant. Hopefully, there's ventilation. Other than that, pretty cool stuff. I have a leftie Dean acoustic bass and I love it.

[@Stefan-]

Jason X Sounds awful, you made the right choice quitting. That cant be legal, it certainly wouldnt be here in Sweden, the company president might be put in jail for stuff like that.

[@jamesjessop6868]

whats metal about safety?

[@bigvelvetdog]

Ha Ha! Top comment here is dissing the CNC machines. Are you somehow assuming that you can't build a custom guitar with a CNC? And would you really rather have a guitar made with a chisel? Get over it dude! CNC is just another tool and what you do with it is what makes all the difference.

[@dnadeau819]

Listen to the man.... his name is WOODS! lol

[@joeygonzo]

people are just ignorant. you cannot match the accuracy of cnc .

[@bkbland1626]

I don't play Deans, but they're good guitars.

[@MrUltraworld]

This represents .5% of the guitars they sell. The rest are from God knows where. And these can't touch the original Dean Zelinski made guitars from the late 70's / early 80's.

[@badarmenia]

I had original Deans, 77 V, 79 Vs and MLs. Just got a Patents Pending V that’s exactly like the originals. Awesome guitar.

[@TheMotorhead312]

I have a dean Bass. I do not see any model number.Is there a way to find out what it is?

[@marknorris3769]

when the worker is setting the frets he is pulling down the long lever, THE ENTIRE MACHINE SHIFTS WITH EACH PULL, wtf ??

[@kbkman7742]

Wow. Custom shop where a CNC machine does fretboard radiusing neck carving and part of the fretwork...

[@hrapazzluso4180]

the report is related to guitars or cnc machines??

[@Cheeseymabob]

That Black and Gold ML is fucking beautiful

[@gileguro4837]

Nice and precised.🤘

[@Ashish148yt]

when you see a guy with Dean guitar . . . . you don't have to think what style he plays ! METAL MAN !

[@Titanic15Ae]

Dime Rebels at 15:30 keep rockin man \m/ !!!

[@Carepackage65]

Titanic15 I wish I could buy one, but for some reason, they only sell them in razor back form, and dime didn't even use a razor back ( from what I know )

[@maryoryyazminvidaurrerivas9292]

Titanic15 tes

[@HitMarkersAreFun]

great video, always wanted to see how guitars are made

[@Jammoko]

Real guitars are not made like this Dude... they are made by luthiers, not CNC machines controlled by a robot LOL

[@gunsandguitars6678]

I have an 83 or 84 Dean Hollywood can I buy a rehab parts for the tremolo ? Small headstock zebra-striped,

[@jodymcclure1300]

You should check out the vids from the Framus/Warwick factory if you havent seen them, those guys are masters...

[@Hiro.the.God.]

Where can I buy a Dean guitar T-shirt?

[@mltproductionstudio]

“Mike’s the guy to go to, he’s our go to guy…” 😂💀

[@smosh4000]

Jeff hardys been through a lot, first wwe then dean guitars, pray for him y’all

[@DeathMetalThrasher]

I made my own Dean V bass but with sharper edges.

[@umop3plsdn]

Buhahahah I love bowsers head on the top front of the CNC machine! it totally looks like bowser now that I look at it I can't unsee! How come not a SINGLE one of you noticed that?!

[@mycustomyoutubechannel2539]

would i be able to specify what kind of inlays i want when ordering a dime stealth custom

[@brandonc2859]

From what i understand if you order the artist model, there is no room for alterations. If you do a custom build starting with a stealth body, you can build anything you like and dress the frets however you like. You can play with custom form on Dean's site. The dean usa guitars are out of this world. I buy one every time i have the chance, they are gonna be worth a ton in the future. Cheers!

[@joeydodd6495]

Brandon C r

[@RenoWeedLajos]

i am slowly concerned about the forests where the wood come from. how will it be in the next 20 years ?

[@Iwantagibson]

I just purchased a new Colt 4 bills . nice guitar compared to my gibson es335 dave grohl . I enjoy the tone of the Dean so much better what qualitity for the money . Dean you rock , wheres my T

[@Why-Wouldnt-It]

15:30 Did they make a rebel?

[@GrayyFloyd]

+Hunter Stockton Yay Dimebag Darrel

[@beamerstrumpet]

OH yea,,, what is that at 8:10 - 9:20? hand forming and setting?

[@blackfender100]

I agree with you Marvio!

[@mikeskeins1981]

i just bought a dime razorback with a floyd rose on it J10100997 sn. any help on getting info ?

[@chezequerz]

It's an ML most of the Dean ML's don't have dimebag pick ups or finishes because the ML was designed when he was just a kid. People have been using 'em in all genres for 30+ years now...would be very strange to put dime pick ups in all of 'em.

[@TheGothiczen]

"The machine runs in electricity".... Was that part of a script or inprov?

[@northofport]

Where's the factory located? Thanks anyone...

[@enriquevelazquez2119]

Gig bag for Dean custom 350f?

[@shawnadkins3043]

Please smooth the frets on the bottom R/side of the finger board and the nut is hard on your hand on the top

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

Dean for life

[@nathancrapo9788]

Just think mine was there a few months ago... except for the fact it says mad in Indonesia...

[@MrVoxBoss]

Where can I get a t-shirt like that?

[@blisteringfilth]

NO! the headstock is the best part

[@marviosantos]

Very first scene in the "custom shop" tour is......? A C&C machine! :) Seriously... I don;t think big companies even know what the word "custom" means anymore... May I suggest to anyone watching this video to check out "Crimson guitars" to see what an actual CUSTOM shop is...

[@peterp1126]

+Marvio Botticelli custom means custom - not serial production.Custom means that you have your own idea to make your own guitar,original shapes in it etc.Your guitar is original,different and you can use CNC machine for that - its very accurate.Custom dont means Hand-build

[@marviosantos]

Peter P Agreed, but do you think Dean is doing that? Call over there and ask them if they could make you an one off guitar in the shape of a fish, with chrome finish, 9 strings, etc.. etc... They would probably even say, yes, for a couple of million dollars, sure! :) These companies are just not setup for a real custom instrument. Custom to them is the customer picking what kind of woods and pickups, maybe pre-dertermined neck/body shapes. But stray from whatever your "choices" are and they'll throw their hand in the air

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Your right but that's as custom as a big company gets. For a rock star that they want to see playing one of there guitars they'll do something crazy but for you & me we have to go with a small company. I have a old friend that has built a lot of guitars for people & told me I can have whatever body shape , neck, custom pickup I want. I like it better that way I think. I own 4 Deans & like what they do anyways so me personally I don't want something different from them.

[@MxEnergyGreen]

I don´t get your problem. The C&C machine makes the guitars better and cheaper. And there is still so much stuff made by hand.

[@seti111]

Say what you wish, I'm with the OP, and I understand fully what CNC ( and it is " CNC " btw ) is and isn't capable of, what they can and can't do. I've worked with and on them for many years. What they can do, for example, is deliver to you a basic, and depending on the quality of tools and bits attached, scheduled maintenance adherence, etc., a decent cookie cutter guitar. What they'll never do, for example, is create, or even help with at any stage, a Stradivarius. Give me the skilled human artisan over a machine any day. I'll gladly pay the difference...

[@headkickko609]

Everything fine, but you need to do something about the headstock shapes...

[@mikeboxler759]

if these Machines are so great, why is the 59 les paul so great? im honestly asking...no troll, I have had two Deans

[@maneeshawazir4853]

Please can you upload a tour video of your Korean factory👉👈👉👈

[@DavidMadeira29]

You're hammering an open door, in here...

[@plexilespaul]

@tvsnow1223 seems to me that not the whole guitar is made by machines but crucial parts. to me it looks like a similiar process to the gibson custom shop so.....

[@kylemccloud9197]

11:58 did he really just say that??? wow, he has obviously never heard litterally anyone else

[@bobbybob3679]

CNC and then low skilled shit follows. Huge wood waste too. I really hate these low school companies.

[@riffsnreviews]

Name me a major guitar company that doesn't CNC. ESP do one off crazy exhibition customs that are made by one guy all by hand, but they are the only ones who do that on a "regular" basis to my knowledge

[@kbkman7742]

Yes but other companies only use them for rough cutting, at this level major work is done by hand. I had never seen fretboards radiused with cnc before... it's lazy and not indicative of the custom shop premiums

[@kbkman7742]

@Possumlove absolutely.... but this is custom shop level not production. I don't think custom shop buyers for any brand are looking to save labour costs

[@robbiehanson4901]

Sorry but they are an Amazing company. And the guitars and good attitudes show that.

[@plexilespaul]

very good guitars

[@mARKUSeichmann]

♥ ♥ ♥Awesome channel ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[@MrVoxBoss]

No DimeBucker? D:

[@beausmith4764]

That one guitar neck had Valknut symbols on it

[@atomicclowns5524]

Hey folks just here looking for those gibson copies, I think I see one over there

[@kylesimmons2631]

Some day I'll have dean build the guitar in my head. Some day.

[@carik96]

kyle simmons if it’s not built by Dean himself it’s not a real Dean.

[@TheRazorbackking]

i think the machines are needed to keep the duration down; it's fairly impossible that a worker can do such a complex body like a ml alone in less time and without mistakes, the wood is expensive and if you fucked it up you can throw it away - and every worker get's his hands on the guitar to make them even better (also they dont showed how the paint the guitars) and not everybody can afford a guitar for 7000 $ which is only handmade - DEAN GUITARS RULES !!!

[@panteralgrave]

umm guys not to alarm you but are custom shop not supposed to be hand-made? xD

[@Hiro.the.God.]

I see you drop the guitars, so we don’t have to 😆 2:03

[@ElRey-sg3qj]

Where's The Paint job?

[@guitarwhores753]

It outside the shop. They have another company paint them. They are high quality finishes. One of our community members has had 8 built in the past couple years, and they are amazing.

[@Dr.ChristianCole]

Awesome

[@erwinroman4217]

I had that T shirt in the 80’s

[@cymoncyrado2879]

I waited through the whole vid to see the paint shop and where was it?..... sheesh!

[@anthonyleavingtexas]

Cymon Cyrado Dean USA hires outside for all paint work.

[@Polarbearr1]

custom means unique and what you want.. Not handmade. They never said they were hand crafted and hand made guitars.

[@thebigflyingninja5242]

Such a shame they didn't show dimebag Darrell pick ups

[@elalesitoreal3638]

You mean Bill Lawrence L-500s?

[@mouseguts02]

I fuckin love my dean

[@Fireelfking]

so much for hand made in American product