Dean Exotica Quilt Ash Acoustic-Electric Bass
The stunning look of the Dean Exotica quilt ash acoustic bass will get you noticed, while its Dean preamp ensures you'll be heard.
Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
Submitted August 21, 2012 by Anthony B in Raleigh, NC
"One of the Best Acoustic/Electrics"
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After months of researching Acoustic / Electric Basses, I found this!
Sound
Great action for an acoustic, Can be adjusted to retain the "acoustic" sound or can be warm with good lows using the EQ and bass enhancer. It pairs well with a higher powered amp. I played it through A TC BG250...quite impressive. Playing unplugged, It holds its own very well with two acoustic guitars.
Features
Good EQ and the tuner comes in handy
Ease of Use
very easy to get a variety of sounds
Quality
The only issue I had was the wires hanging down in the sound hole, I taped them up and it fixed it... I think I will have this bass for several years though
Value
Awesome Value
Manufacturer Support
Ive not had to deal with Dean
The Wow Factor
The wood and contruction is unique and I get several compliments on it
Musical Background:
Been playing bass on and off for 28 years
Musical Style:
Praise and Worship, Alternative, Metal,
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Submitted August 3, 2018 by Clarence W in South Bend, IN
"Can't Beat It For The Price"
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I just received this beauty from zZounds today. Pulled it out of the box, tuned it, played it unplugged all the way up the neck and listened for intonation. It was spot on! Then I plugged it into my Hartke half stack and was blown away. For $400 you can't beat this acoustic bass in quality or playability...period!
Musical Background:
I play guitar, bass guitar, piano and saxophone. Been playing since I was 8. I'm over 50 now.
Musical Style:
Rock, southern rock, blues and jazz
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Submitted October 26, 2019 by Aaron H in Evans, GA
"Great instrument for the price."
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I was very surprised with the overall quality, constriction, ease of use, and setup on the Dean acoustic. Have had the bass for over a year and it still sounds and plays great.
Musical Background:
Have been playing for 30 years-everything from guitar, bass, saxophone, and others.
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Submitted January 23, 2012 by Stephen S in Hudson, QC
"Great value!"
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I didn't know what to expect cause this is my first acoustic/electric bass. First,I would say that the bass has a really nice look and a beautiful glossy finish. No fail in the finish anywhere. I had zero adjustments to make.
Sound
The bass has a nice sound on the acoustic and on the electric. The electronics has a volume,equilizer(bass/mid/treble) enhancer,phaser and a tuner. There is two way to plug into the amp( regular 1/4 jack and a low z balance 3 pins)
Features
The bass body finish is made of ash and the top is quilt ash. The neck is made of mohagony and the fret board is rosewood with pearl dot inlays.The neck has 21 frets and the scale is 34".
Ease of Use
The neck is easy to play without fret buzz. The intonation is dead on from open strings to the 12th fret. Nice cutaway for the high notes.
Quality
The bass is well assembled (Hand crafted in China)and I can't find any problems so far.
Value
Great quality for the price!
Musical Background:
Playing the bass for 24 Years for fun with friends or at home
Musical Style:
Rock,country,blues,pop,alternative
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Submitted September 1, 2015 by madaline b in berry creek, CA
"beautiful guitar"
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this is a beautiful guitar, both in appearance, and sound.I am new to playing bass guitar. I play regular guitar ( for 45 years) and tuba (for 47 years). I also am a singer/songwriter. I have already written 2 new songs with this bass guitar!! It just has such a sweet, mellow sound! (but also strong sound!) that lends itself to my style. I'm sure another person with another style would be very happy with it, also.
Musical Background:
played over 40 years, guitar, tuba, piano, ukelel, bugle. play at church, have 1 cd, am currently working on another for Maranat
Musical Style:
Folk rock, Christian. I'm singer/songwriter. Blues too.
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Submitted November 13, 2012 by Terry S in Rootstown, OH
"Great sound & Looks"
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This Dean bass sounds great out of the box, no string buzz and set up great. Love the APHEX sound and has a fantastic finish. Thanks Dean for a great bass guitar at a very nice price.
Sound
The APHEX is a must as it has many different sounds with the EQ.
Features
Fantastic quilt ash finish and the sound is just what I wanted in an acustic bass. There are no least useful feathers as all are needed and very useful.
Ease of Use
If you are a beginner or skilled player this bass withh be great for both with it's ease of play and sounds great.
Quality
This Dean bass looks like a much more expensive cutom handmade bass and well worth the price asked. The tunners and finish look like will last my lifetime.
Value
Well worth the cost from zZounds.
Manufacturer Support
Have has no problems but has a lifetime warranty. cant ask for more.
The Wow Factor
It just looks so good with the quilt ask finish and the head stock and the great looking edge binding. This bass looks 1000% better up close and the pictures does noy due it justice. What a WOW factor and plays with or without the electric on fantastic. I have been waiting to get this Dean bass for well over a year and am so happy it is here.
Musical Background:
Playing for over 35 years in and out. Also play Fender Jazz Bass, Hoffner Beatle Bass Others.
Musical Style:
Rock & Blues
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Submitted November 13, 2012 by Terry S in Rootstown, OH
"Great sound & Looks"
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This Dean bass sounds great out of the box, no string buzz and set up great. Love the APHEX sound and has a fantastic finish. Thanks Dean for a great bass guitar at a very nice price.
Sound
The APHEX is a must as it has many different sounds with the EQ.
Features
Fantastic quilt ash finish and the sound is just what I wanted in an acustic bass. There are no least useful feathers as all are needed and very useful.
Ease of Use
If you are a beginner or skilled player this bass withh be great for both with it's ease of play and sounds great.
Quality
This Dean bass looks like a much more expensive cutom handmade bass and well worth the price asked. The tunners and finish look like will last my lifetime.
Value
Well worth the cost from ZZOUNDS.
Manufacturer Support
Have has no problems but has a lifetime warranty. cant ask for more.
The Wow Factor
It just looks so good with the quilt ask finish and the head stock and the great looking edge binding. This bass looks 1000% better up close and the pictures does noy due it justice. What a WOW factor and plays with or without the electric on fantastic. I have been waiting to get this Dean bass for well over a year and am so happy it is here.
Musical Background:
Playing for over 35 years in and out. Also play Fender Jazz Bass, Hoffner Beatle Bass Others.
Musical Style:
Rock & Blues
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