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Description

The Dean V Metalman is a 4-string bass with impeccable metal credentials. From its V-shaped body and headstock, to a high-output soapbar humbucker practically sitting on the bridge, it's designed to look and sound metal.
Dean V Metalman 4-String Bass Black
Dean V Metalman 4-String Bass Black

Features

  • Basswood Body
  • Low Profile Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Bolt-on Construction
  • 1 High-Output Humbucking Soapbar Pickup
  • Classic Machined Tailpiece
  • Sealed Die Cast Tuning Machines
  • Black Hardware

Reviews

4.57

21 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Metal bass

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Best Buy

This bass is probably your best bet to buy for a limited budget or want a great sounding bass. I have played with some other basses and they do not compete with this bass for the value and quality. No matter what you are, this bass will fulfill your needs and you will have extra money to buy an amp or effects. So overall, this is an amazing bass for a cheap affordable price.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not what you expect

I've had this bass for 5 months now and i thought i would write a review. There are a few pros and cons about this bass and thought i would let everyone know before they bought it. One amazing thing about this bass is its look. It looks amazing every time i look at it im still amazed that its mine, and where ever you go your bound to get several comments about it. Other than its original shape the sound is very good and clear. I used DR strings and D'addario and i prefer D'addario. Now the thing i dont like about this bass is the way you have to hold it combined with the action. After playing this bass for 5 months ive went to guitar center and played a normal shaped bass and i couldnt believe how fast i was able to play. This bass really takes away from playing fast and im disappointed because now i have to get a new bass so i can use my speed and have a good sound.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Jamming2
  3. Rock Concerts1
  4. Small Venues1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice3
  2. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Tone4
  3. Good Feel3
  4. Good Pick Up2
  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 21 customers

  • It would be a good guitar to sacrifice at the end of a gig,

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byjames

    fromDeValls Bluff AR

    "It would be a good guitar to sacrifice at the end of a gig, though.." L O L gotta put your leg INTO the V not the V on top of your leg but i dont own one of these i got a jackson minion and i can only describe it is M-249 SAW

  • This is my favorite bass out of the many that I own

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDennis

    fromCazenovia, NY

    I have been wanting to buy this bass for a long, long time and this was one of the best things that I've ever bought. I am left handed and looked for a lefty version of this bass but was unable to find one. What I ended up doing was unscrewing the springs on the bridge and ajusted it accordingly. I then took a nail file and made the G wide enough for the E...etc. It ended up settling in really well and it looks like it's always been a lefty. Dean, if you're reading this, please make a lefty version of this and the others in the metalman series! :) Oh, right. The bass. This is undoubtably the best bass I own, and I own several that are double the price. 4 months later every time I look at it I still can't beleive it's mine. It has a great sounding deep tone, the pickups are perfect, and it look so awesome. It sounds great with a flanger as well. Perfect for gigs, practicing and jamming. One small problem. The port for the cord is really tight. I took it apart to loosen it but even then it's still super tight. It takes some elbow grease to get a cord or wireless out of it. Not too bad though. And it certainly beats a loose port. I can't say enough good things about this bass. I would've bought it for double the price. If you are on the edge about buying this... DO IT. You won't regret it. Thank you Dean for making such a cool bass!!!

  • Metal bass

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byS

    fromOxnard

    Use the product to stand and play sitting is good helps my posture this bass rocks

  • Great quality love the sound

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byDon w

    fromWarrior al

    Great sound for a budget bass easy to play

  • YES

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBEN G

    fromIOWA

    GOOD

  • Only for rocking on stage or standing up

    3

    submitted15 years ago

    byD

    fromMcDonough GA

    This is a pretty good sounding bass, the lows and mids have fairly rich tones, highs are a bit weak though. This bass looks cool, though the design is a little frustrating. So if you ever want to sit down while you play bass, then this bass is not for you. The pickups are also ridiculously far from the neck for whatever reason. If you are good at plucking quick metal riffs then this bass will be awkward, as it seems to be more set up for someone who picks bass. All in all this thing looks sick, and definitely is awesome on stage, but this should be a backup or gig only bass, just because it is simply impractical just for playing.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLunar Moon

    fromColorado Springs, CO

    What is the size of this guitar? Full size?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's full size. Please see "https://www.deanguitars.com/product?id=vm"

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byJack

    fromCA

    I somehow lost the bolt in back that the strap nut is hooked to - where can i get a replacement part? what's the length and diameter of the bolt?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement