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Dean V79

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:34 pm
by deeaa
Got this Dean V79 today. Just in time to also rock it with the band for 2 hours.

It's no secret I have fallen in love with Korean Deans...this is the fourth one I have bought. They are just so good, especially for the price.

Normally I've put Gibson 498r bridge pups in all my guitars, but these Time Capsule pickups are absolutely great. I can't tell the bridge pickup apart from the rest, not in a band context or quick tests at least. Swapped the guitar every other song during practice session and yeah, the first time I don't think I'll have to change the pup.

Also the neck pickup was a big surprise. This one isn't dark and stuffy at all like the usual neck buckers, but especially when the volume is turned down, it cleans up to an unbelievably single-coil-like chime. Again, I won't have to replace it with a parallel wired pickup like on other axes.

I don't think I ever had an axe before I didn't feel I'd need to modify somehow. Very surprised.

Well I did a wee bit. On all my Deans I've moved the neck heel strap button about 1/2" backwards, because it just gets in the way reaching the higher frets, because I use big Schaller strap locks. But that's it...don't have to modify anything else on this.

And they go for like 550 new...I paid 444, and it's totally mint almost like it's never been played.

I still have one Epiphone V, and while it's a nice guitar, it just doesn't have the vibrance and life these Deans have. I might have to swap it for yet another Dean.

If you're looking for an affordable yet great quality V these 79s are worth a look. They honestly feel and sound every bit as good as multi-grand Gibsons etc I've played. Image

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Re: Dean V79

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:06 pm
by solteroblues
Congrats!

I think a lot of Deans are great guitars that get overlooked because of either the headstock turns people off, or just the Dimebag stigma. I'm never afraid to pick one up if I find a good deal.

Re: Dean V79

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:27 pm
by deeaa
solteroblues wrote:Congrats!

I think a lot of Deans are great guitars that get overlooked because of either the headstock turns people off, or just the Dimebag stigma. I'm never afraid to pick one up if I find a good deal.
Yeah, it took me a while to get used to the headstock. It's BIG. But now it feels just right for a V.

I don't think I could rock a Dime or a Razorback though. They look kinda cool, but wouldn't suit me. A Cadillac maybe...but for now I'm strictly into Vees.

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Re: Dean V79

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:28 pm
by honyock
Looks great, I am a big fan of the Korean Dean's as well.

Reminds me that my Chicago Flame series ML needs some pickups installed, got sick of the Dimarzio Super Ds in it...


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Re: Dean V79

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:46 am
by deeaa
FWIW, I checked that it's made in UnSung Korea just like my other Inferno V, buy 2009 and 2007 respectively.

The Retro V however seems to have been made in Japan. That may explain why it sounds different acoustically and why is it very clearly smaller and a little different shape.

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Re: Dean V79

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:19 pm
by solarpimp
Sweet Gnarley MIK V. You can't beat what you paid when you consider what Korean made instruments are bringing new these days!

Re: Dean V79

Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:14 am
by redman
Congrats great looking guitar most MIK guitars I've played have been excellent.