Dean Performer DSE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Solid Spruce top. Rosewood back and sides.

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
I Want It:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 0 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

"The only way to make it better is to teach it to cook!"

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from att.net

Submitted: 4/24/2004

Style of Music: studied classical, prefer classic rock, can play and teach 14 instruments

Location: louisville kentucky, U.S.A.

Quality:
I got the natural finish. The wood is nice and the inlay both on body and neck is awesome.

Value:
As I said above, nothing even comes close in this price range.

Desirability:
I think its the sharpest guitar available under $1000.

Sound:
This is perhaps the best sounding (plugged in) e/a I have ever played. the shadow pickup is truely outstanding. The tone is not greatly effected by the cutaway as is the case in many guitars. In the price range, nothing even comes close.

Overall:
Ive had mine for a couple of years and have been offered my money back for it a dozen times. Ive been offered a trade for MUCH more expensive guitars but I think I'll keep it.

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"unbelievable fret action!!!rich tone!!plays like a dream even after 4 years!!!!"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from hotmail.com

Submitted: 12/1/2004

Style of Music: ALL types of music.........Christian lyrics ; - )

Musical Experience: Active Musician, Youth Band Leader

Location: Troy, MO, USA

Feature:
had to buy the pick-gaurd seperately. but, the on-guitar equalizer is VERY handy!!!!

Quality:
used on a contant basis....but, better when stored correctly in case! stays alot truer!

Sound:
sounds best when used with Elixer strings!!!! if you use cheep strings the nice tone will be VERY short lived! awesome fret board action!!!!! plays very smoothly!!! can be used with a style for picks, or fingers!!!! its ALL good!!!! i've had mine since 2001, and it STILL plays sweet!!! this guitar is PERFECT for new guitar players learning bar chords

Support:
never had any issues!

Overall:
meets all goals! this is my primary guitar!!!! fits all my needs!!! and plays like a dream!!!!!

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"From sound to electronics to looks to price, you cannot beat it!!"

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 9 out of 10
Value:: 8 out of 10
I Want It:: 8 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10

User: a customer from msn.com

Submitted: 9/28/2004

Style of Music: Christian Worship, Accoustical pieces, and some Rock

Musical Experience: Play on worship team for last 6 years, been playing for over 25 yrs

Location: Port Orchard, WA USA

Feature:
Electronics great! Finish holds up well despite no pick guard. Only complaint would be one tuning peg is touchy.

Quality:
I have owned several 12 strings and 6 string accoustics, and the Dean outshines all of them. Like many said the abalone is something normally seen on more expensive models.

Value:
Definitely worth what they are asking for it. If you always wanted a 12 string, now is the time to get one.

Sound:
The sound on this guitar is excellent, when amplified I can go from quiet background then crank the electronics and get a (believe it or not) distorted sound. The tone is very good across the spectrum.

Overall:
Have had this for 2 years now and have never had a problem. The finish looks like new, electronics work great. Definitely would buy one again without hesitation. It holds its own on stage and off.

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Dean Performer DSE Acoustic-Electric GuitarCustomer Review

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 8 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from hotmail.com

Submitted: 3/21/2005

Style of Music: country, blues and jazz

Musical Experience: i have been a active musician for 25 or more years

Location: Covington, Ga, USA

Feature:
the features, the way it handles, the sound. you just can't ask for anything more for the price

Quality:
for the price, quality is a 10 in my book

Value:
the longer you have it the better it sounds

Sound:
It Has a great sound in church every sunday

Support:
for me...........never needed service at all......i do have a few miles on mine, never needed service

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"Very nice , easy action, beautifully detailed with abalone inlay"

Overall:: 8 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 8 out of 10
Value:: 8 out of 10
I Want It:: 8 out of 10

User: a customer from email.com

Submitted: 7/26/2002

Style of Music: Contemporary Christian

Location: Vancouver, WA

Like it better than the Ibanez or Takimine at similar price range. Very nice Guitar for the money.

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