The Dean catalog called this an Elite-X.
Any other year it would have been an E'lite (with or without the X depending on "extras"). This certainly causes some confusion amongst some buyers, particularly since they also have a Cadillac Elite and a Cadillac-X.
Here's what we got:
Dean Elite-X
trans-blue
basswood body (no flame)
"Duckbill" headstock - please note, this is not a Shrimp Fork. It is rounded/arched and not symmetrical. Like a duck. Not a fork.
Grover tuners (original)
raw maple neck with darkened rosewood fingerboard
24.75" scale length
locking bridge
original tail piece
original pickup rings attached
original truss rod cover attached
original electronic covers are attached
Here's the "bad" stuff:
- there are no electronics.
- the original jack plate is there and is usable. it is broken in 4 pieces with one piece missing. but is usable if you don't want to replace it.
- typical nicks and dings on the body
- minor headstock split at the tuner, not a full break. has been repaired. will not be a problem moving forward.
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Cash preferred, trades considered
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