Dean EABC Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Bass

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I've just bought this bass a month ago and it has been a great experience. I was looking for an affordable acoustic bass guitar and this by far was the best deal. I use this one to play my notes without setting the whole thing (amp, cables, etc.) and found a nice wood sound. The electric interface is not awesome but works well if you want to plug it. Great value for your money.

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I just bought this bass a couple days ago, and i love it. It's got a great sound once you tune it, and the body feels great. It seems like it would be a bit bulky, but it's really not, it fits just right in my arms. lol I would recommend this bass to anyone who wants an acoustic bass, not only is the price great, but the sound is too!

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I went to guitar center to pick up a case for my Thunderbird, and i went into the acoustic room to play some of the guitars and basses, and i found this. I got it of the wall, and i was surprised! it sounded very nice, and the loudness kept up very good with my lead guitarist thats in my band, playing a Fender acoustic. We both sat there and played for a while. I dont have this bass yet, but when my band gets another paycheck, im gettin this with my share. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a great sounding, cool looking, loud acoustic bass.

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Definetly a great bass for the money. Has a good balance and feel,and great tone. I do recommend changing out the stock strings for something a little higher quality,but if you want a rich sound on a poor mans dollar then this is a good choice.

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I bought this accoustic as an alternative to plugging in my Ibanez GSR. It's awesome for practicing or playing acoustic sets. Smooth travel all along the fret boad, and a great tone, much deeper than other acoustics i tried. Only recomendation is to cahnge the strings to Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustics.

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I was at a guitar center and played this bass. It is amazingly loud and has a good acoustic tone. I played a 600 dollar acoustic bass that was hanging right next to it and there was no comparison. Sound was way better from the cheap dean. I didn't have the cash right then but am going to buy this bass this week.

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I walked in to Guitar Center wth $300 in my pocket, thinking I'd be walking with a keyboard. I shouldn't have walked in to the acoustic room because, from the second this bass hit my hands, I knew I'd be going home without a keyboard.

I've wanted an acoustic bass for a few years and a salesman suggested I try a few of the models. I'm a fan of Ibanez products, but the unplugged tone didn't hold a candle to this Dean monster. It booms like a bass but still has a acoustic quality to it.

There are a few negatives, but they're mostly personal. If you're a small-handed person, I'd avoid this beast. The extended scale means you're going to be reaching for some of the lower notes. Also, the electronics leave something to be desired but it's nothing pedals and EQ can't fix.

On the whole, this bass feels like a steal. Monster tone on both the low end and high end, and it's a beauty to boot. I'm very happy to have added it to my collection.

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I was looking for a cheap acoustic bass so i could just pick it up n jam anytime w/out the amp n bring it outside n jam in the park with some friends n i saw this one its biggg but at least it gives off alot of sound n it looks awsome even if it dosent in the picture. I played it right away after i tuned it n it sounded great.

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My wife bought me this guitar for Christmas, it was sold as out-of-box, so I would expect some wear on it. The neck was out of line so the thing wouldn't play, there were some cosmetic flaws too. I returned it, chalking it up to an open item, got a new one in the box, got home opened it up and more cosmetic flaws, just poor workmanship, but it played and sounded great. I tried to return it, but the two the store had were defective too. The guy at the store told me he could swap it out for a Michael Kelly for $15 difference, selling it at $214, I said sure maybe it will be put together better. Well it turned out he could not make that deal after telling me he could, so I still have my Dean Playmate #2. I suppose Dean just had a bad batch of these at the beginning of the year or something. Typically a pretty good product.

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I bought this bass so I could practic without disturbing my neighbors at 4 am. This guitar has a nice sound and as someone mentioned earlier, the Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Bass (2070)strings sound very clean on this guitar. I only one complaint and that was when I got down to playing the 15th fret on the G string it buzzed like mad. When I looked down the neck from the bridge I could see a definite hump at the 15th fret. I had to tap some of the frets deeper into the fretboard and stone them to get the ability to play all frets without getting buzzed. Once I tapped and stoned the frets with the addition of Ernie Ball strings, this puppy sounds great.

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I bought this bass in order to play in the park with a friend on acoustic guitar. Plain and simple this bass barely makes any sound without amplification. If you're playing in a small room by yourself you can hear yourself. But other than that I do not recommend it if you plan to use it without an amp. But even with an amp (I can't remember the amp I used but it works great with an electric bass)I couldn't hear myself when playing with an electric guitar player. You get what you pay for and if you plan to play with others, I seriously suggest saving your money and buying something louder. I bought a Breedlove Atlas and it's a little louder than the Dean. I played a friends Martin 5 string at it was the loudest acoustic bass I've ever heard. Best of luck finding your gear.

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I got this bass for my 10th birthday and it is a great experience.I practice with my brother every day,but the only problem is that every time I play a note I hear feedback slowly coming. But even though that happens it is good acoustic.Anyway I love it.

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I got this bass a couple months ago and its perfect for what i got it for... to sit around my house and play with out setting up an amp. i wouldn't buy it to plug it in to an amp because its too quiet and feeds back too much and sounds too thin. it sounds great unplugged and i think it is worth the money

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This acoustic-electric bass is fantastic! It looks beautiful, sounds increcible, and best of all, plays like a dream. Affordable enough for anyone to pick up, and honestly, nothing compares to a Dean.

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I recently acquired and it arrived from G.C. I have the standard EAB in black finish, but wanted the cutaway. With a gift card, discount, and good base price, I didnt feel bad getting a second one. I'm glad I did. The natural finish is much prettier than the black lacquer. Though it appears to not have a protective finish on it. I don't know if G.C. did any set-up or they are better at the factory now. Action out of the box is about where I ended up with the black standard after months of tinkering with the truss bar. Plus the strings appear different. Good investment for practicing, nice woody sound (in my opinion).

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I bought this bass because of the price, and that it sounded pretty good acoustically compared to other basses in the store. It played pretty well, but like all inexpensive instruments, it needed a full set up, which is no big deal. There were a few sharp fret ends, which can also be expected. Over all it is a pretty well built instrument, and has a decent fit and finish, especially for the low price. After getting it home and plugging it into my PA, I realized that the piezo pickup system was a passive unit, that sounded terrible plugged in. The G string was harsh and tinny sounding, the E string was pretty much no audible. The fact that this bass is pretty much useless when plugged in without some kind of buffer makes it completely useless for my purposes. I wound up returning the bass. I wouldn't recommend this bass unless you will only be using it acoustically, or are willing to install an active preamp system in the bass.

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I've played electric bass guitar for around fifty years. I made my living in the music biz for thirty of those years. I started jonesing for an acoustic bass guitar because I wanted to put together a strolling cowboy trio. I tried almost every acoustic bass guitar out there. This Dean is the loudest of its kind. It can be heard with two acoustic guitars playing, but only if you know how to attack the strings and only if the acoustic guitars aren't pumping it, like mad. It doesn't come with an upper strap button but you can easily drill a hole in the heel and mount it there. There is general agreement, out there, that Dean produces kind of catch as catch can instruments: Quality is inconsistent. Just because one plays well doesn't mean the next, of the identical model, will also play well. The bass I tried sounded good at GC, so I bought it off the floor. There are a few problems: Some of the frets under the E string are improperly seated. If I play high on the neck, I have trouble getting clean sound, without buzz, unless I adjust my string attack. Also, when run through an amp, and I did not buy this bass to amp, the pickup fails to amp the E string unless the volume is way up, which gives feedback. If you're considering amping it, be sure to try the one you're going to buy at GC before purchase. All in all, I like this bass. If you're smaller in build, with short arms and small hands, this bass will not work for you. It's big and not without some weight. Again, try before you buy (DON'T order online), and buy what you try. Good luck!

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You hear a lot of bassist look down on ABGs for being not loud enough. This might be an entry model, but it will more than do it's job when no amp is needed. It's much louder than most of the other more expensive acoustic basses.

First off, this thing is huge. If you have short arms or small hands, look elsewhere. Might be one step below a guitaron (Mariachi bass) in terms of size. This adds to the volume projection. If Dean could come up with a way to round off the corner where your arm sits, it would make it more comfortable. Had a few cases where my arm started to fall asleep when trying to play sitting down. Just have to experiment with a position that works for you. Finding a case to fit is tricky.

Second, the factory strings are terrible, cheap roundwounds that make a lot of string noise. Put some good flatwounds on and it sounds 10 times better. The action is high but that's going to be the case on any acoustic guitar (bass or 6 string) compared to an electric. With flats, it feels closer to an upright bass. You probably won't be able to do many Claypool or Sheehan style licks, but it's not really designed for that. I've done some fingerstyle percussive stuff on it and gotten some cool sounds out of it.

The electronics are so-so. You might get a lot of feedback if the volume is really high, but then again, that's outside of its intended use. I've played mine in smaller venues and had no issues.

For a simple pick up and jam or wanting a mellow tone deal to go with an acoustic guitar, this is a great buy. Won't set you back too much and the build quality is good. Just know what you are getting and don't expect it do everything your electric bass does as easily.

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This bass is not worth your time or money its OK when not plugged in except alot of the frets rattle when you play and when you plug in the A string is much softer then the other so DONT BUY!

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It's a great bass for what it's worth, very sturdy, loud, large. It sounds horrible when you slap and pop, horrible. Obnoxiously sized, but comfortable after you get used to it. All in all, its a decent bass.