Inside Dean Guitars' USA Factory: Exclusive Custom Shop Tour & Craftsmanship Revealed!

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Step into the heart of guitar craftsmanship with an exclusive tour at the iconic Dean Guitars 100,000-square-foot Factory in Tampa, FL!
Join us as we peel back the curtain and unveil the intricate artistry behind the creation of some of the world's most renowned custom guitars, including those wielded by legendary artists like Slayer's Kerry King and Misfits' Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein.
Led by none other than Brad Mader, a seasoned expert with an impressive 17-year tenure at Dean Guitars, this tour promises an insider's perspective like no other. You guys have seen Brad on the channel here a few times!
Alongside Brad, we're joined by Drew Carlton from the Drinking with Drew Show, adding an extra layer of excitement and insight to our journey through the hallowed halls of Dean's workshop. Drew has also been featured on my KZread channel here.
From the moment a humble piece of wood is selected to the final touches applied before each masterpiece leaves the factory, every step of the guitar-making process is infused with passion, precision, and unparalleled skill.
With that, you'll hear from several Dean guitar-making masters in each department and see first-hand the passion put into every custom shop Dean Guitar.
With that, I'd like to mention a few folks (and links to their bands and KZread channels) that we spoke with below:
Dean Guitars (thank you all so much for making this happen):
‪@DeanGuitarsVideos‬
Candy (my wife) - thanks for helping film!
‪@candyandjason‬
Brad Mader of Must Not Kill (dude, thank you for the tour):
‪@MUSTNOTKILL1‬
Drew Carlton (thank you for helping with the filming):
‪@DrinkingWithDrewShow‬
Sam (with Dean) and his band Vast Decline:
‪@VastDecline‬
James (with Dean) and his band Wirethrone:
‪@Wirethrone‬
But the magic doesn't stop there. As we delve deeper into the production process, we uncover the secrets behind Dean Guitars' signature sound.
From the selection of premium tonewoods to the precise assembly of hardware and electronics, every element plays a crucial role in crafting an instrument that not only looks stunning but also delivers unparalleled performance on stage and in the studio.
***You'll also hear an exclusive interview with the owner of Dean Guitars, Pamela Rubinson!
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  • @richardallison8756
    @richardallison8756Ай бұрын

    My favorite room was all the classic Deans from the 70s and 80s. Thank you so much for sharing the video.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    That’s one amazing room!!!

  • @philfrank5601
    @philfrank5601Ай бұрын

    Brad Mader really helped me out years ago when I needed some work done on my USA. I even think Elliott himself gave the work the final ok, which really showed how he was regarding customer service, right to the end. Glad to see Brad is still at the helm.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear and a cool part of your history! Yep, I just saw Brad last night…met up for some brews. He’s a good dude

  • @VashStarwind
    @VashStarwindАй бұрын

    Cool to see inside dean. Thats awesome.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @modernmetal89
    @modernmetal893 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing us a great guitar company!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    They're truly great people and glad you enjoyed this!

  • @wo0dy62
    @wo0dy623 ай бұрын

    Kid in a candy store stuff there!!! Great tour thank you brother

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘🙏

  • @Wirethrone
    @Wirethrone3 ай бұрын

    Great meeting you bro! Thanks for the shoutout! 🤘🏻

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome and you guys have some cool tunes!

  • @riffwithcliff
    @riffwithcliff3 ай бұрын

    Of ALL the guitars in this whole video, I love the Freddy Krueger guitar towards the end. Having that guitar would be living the dream

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Man, those Freddy movies were scary when I was a kid!

  • @avgmaster1
    @avgmaster13 ай бұрын

    Yes! Rock n Roll will never die !! Dean rules and Jason kicks Asss on guitar!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏🤘

  • @azamazdo
    @azamazdo3 ай бұрын

    Dean guitars gravitate to me ! I have one sitting on my lap now. .I spilt an even split. 2 electric and 2 acoustic /electric. . Cool to see. . I want a Caddy ! Fell in love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    They've got some cool designs! I'm really looking at the Exile but would like a custom Dean based on that...more to come!

  • @VafaMottahedin
    @VafaMottahedin3 ай бұрын

    Wow that was pretty cool to see the process of how the guitars are made. I used to own a Dean v way back in the day and also a bass. Nice insturments

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah they’ve got a cool factory and these folks pour a ton of passion into these instruments!

  • @mikerauter1859
    @mikerauter18593 ай бұрын

    A killer tour Jason!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏🤘

  • @steved2870
    @steved28703 ай бұрын

    A legacy worth fighting for.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @nicolasbeaudry6158
    @nicolasbeaudry61583 ай бұрын

    Hope DEAN get more and more attention, they are as American as apple pie. Big respect ❤

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm sure they will as they're making some amazing instruments. Also, please share his video with as many possible so folks can see what goes into making these!

  • @DrinkingWithDrewShow
    @DrinkingWithDrewShow3 ай бұрын

    That was an awesome day brother. I learned a ton about Dean and it added to the respect I already have for the brand.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah man it was cool meeting all of those folks and seeing the process

  • @Jackie_Rosewood
    @Jackie_Rosewood3 ай бұрын

    Dean RULES!!! Thank you so much for the tour!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻🎸

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏🤘

  • @dalejacksonmo
    @dalejacksonmo3 ай бұрын

    Awesome tour...love Dean Guitars

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻🤘More cool stuff coming from this!

  • @trujillorojo
    @trujillorojoАй бұрын

    On the minute 7:58 you can see a couple of gorgeous toroughbred on the stand waiting the paint. Fabulous !!! :)

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah man they had so many in there patiently waiting for the next stage!

  • @ozman6602
    @ozman66023 ай бұрын

    Wow that's awesome

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    It was a cool experience!

  • @jaycswift4751
    @jaycswift47513 ай бұрын

    I have a Dean USA Custom Shop RC7 (Rusty Cooley Designed) I sold all of my other guitars, Its absolutely amazing!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @shanewalton8888
    @shanewalton88883 ай бұрын

    Great video. Love my Dean VMNT!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @albertmarkethinkpr1325
    @albertmarkethinkpr13253 ай бұрын

    So glad Dean is making a great comeback! Looking forward for the new guitars!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah they’ve made a tremendous come back 🤘 Really excited about everything they’re releasing this year

  • @mylogify
    @mylogify3 ай бұрын

    So beautiful

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏🤘

  • @TETRARCHFREAK666
    @TETRARCHFREAK666Ай бұрын

    Awesome Dean factory tour Jason I have a Dime Razor back guitar

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    Dude it was such a cool tour! And met some really awesome folks there!

  • @Gibsondude
    @Gibsondude3 ай бұрын

    OMG that XL! @13:30

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Thats a killer one!

  • @baku5835
    @baku58353 ай бұрын

    we need more deans in Germany

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @b.tee.2600
    @b.tee.26003 ай бұрын

    Hey Jason,my name is Brandon and I've been watching ur channel for a while now and I want to thank you for the time and effort you put into these vids. I have been trying to work on my galloping picking and I have been getting alot from ur lessons. I have a wonderful wife that bought me a Dean Dime o flage for Christmas last year!! I'm a huge Dime and Dean fan!! I also have a Dean acoustic/electric that I love. This video of the custom shop is great!! Someday I hope to have a customshop Dean ML. Anyway if you're ever in North Carolina, give me a shout and I'll take you out to lunch or dinner? Thx again for your time my metal brother in arms. Brandon Teesateskie

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Brandon, I appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @michaelhalsne3716
    @michaelhalsne37163 ай бұрын

    Cool. I didn't realize they were out of tampa!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, they have a huge factory here and it was really cool meeting everyone!

  • @pawadventures5544
    @pawadventures55443 ай бұрын

    Cool video. I didn't Dean USA was in Tampa.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @DaleLRoberts
    @DaleLRoberts3 ай бұрын

    What’s the tune at the beginning? New song from you? It rips!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    ‘Manufactured Chaos’ from the album Overcometh. Some dude named Jason released that in December 2023 😂

  • @Relicit_
    @Relicit_10 күн бұрын

    Love the channel Jason, did you get any inside scope about the Gibson situation with Dean? My heart breaks knowing they don't make their classic V and Z shapes anymore.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    9 күн бұрын

    Man there’s some stuff I’m not at liberty to talk about but I’m hoping to share more soon! Based on what I know, the people I know personally that work there, and having talked to the CEO, Pamela, Dean is doing the right thing and they’re ramping up

  • @andyvw8364
    @andyvw83643 ай бұрын

    I have a Luna Gypsy acoustic, beautiful sounding guitar!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    I didn’t have time to play them much but would like to spend a little lore time with one of

  • @KamikazeFlorida
    @KamikazeFlorida3 ай бұрын

    My favorite Dean is the Miyako (lovebites jn)flying v. Signature model for iconic Japanese power metal shredder. Which they no longer make in Tampa exclusively made in the Japanese market but that is sold out always and you find the USA version that was made in Tampa you'll probably paying $5,000 for it.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @AnkhAngel2023
    @AnkhAngel20233 ай бұрын

    MY GUITARS & BASSES HAVE ALL BEEN SOLID QUALITY SOME OF THE BEST😊

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘🤘🤘

  • @brandonjackson5865
    @brandonjackson58653 ай бұрын

    Those natural Vs and E shaped in the vintage stuff are gorgeous I bet they are incredible instruments. Dean has unfortunately had a lot of controversy but hopefully they are getting the ship steered in the right direction again. The guitar industry is better when Dean and BC Rich are releasing cool guitars and being competitive with the bigger “lifestyle” brands. The only Dean I’ve ever owned was about a 2010 silver Dave Mustaine V it was an import but the high end set neck import with Grover Tuners and the Mustaine live wire pickups ( the best active pickups I’ve ever played) it was a way better guitar than I thought a guy was sacrificing it for 300 dollars on Craigslist and I thought it was the bolt on variety but after contacting the seller found out it was the high spec thousand dollar new guitars that Dave actually played live not his specific guitar but Dave did use the set neck imports live on tour. Anyway back when you could get those for around 500 used I doubt you could find a better built and spec’s metal guitar for the money. The neck was a D shape and the most comfortable neck profile I’ve ever played think wizard but a chubby wizard bigger in the right spots. Anyway good luck to Dean hopefully getting back to building kick ass guitars without the drama. As long as the son is not running things anymore he had no business being in that position and his remarks about Dime were just not cool. If it weren’t for Dime Dean would’ve never come back. Elliot would’ve never stood for his shenanigans. I don’t imagine.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Fortunately Pam has been leading Dean in the right direction and has restored their name and what they stand for. So they’re certainly on the up! And meeting the folks behind the scenes here gives me 100% confidence in their products. I’m really honored that this opportunity sort of fell in my lap (I don’t know much about Dean prior to this). So huge thank you to Brad Mader of Must Not Kill for getting me in here! More to come!

  • @brandonjackson5865

    @brandonjackson5865

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jasonstallworth that’s great to hear her son didn’t seem to value the employees either and that was another thing, but glad to see it’s in a lot better hands now

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    2 ай бұрын

    @@brandonjackson5865 much better now!

  • @rickyork7089
    @rickyork70893 ай бұрын

    🤘😎🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @Vagen_d
    @Vagen_d3 ай бұрын

    Counting the days until the Duncan Slime ML comes out this year.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Thats gonna be epic!

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @ElricX
    @ElricXАй бұрын

    I wish they'd come out with a solid line of bass guitars.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    They've now go a USA line: www.deanguitars.com/series-usabass/ I need to try one out...stay tuned!

  • @ladc8960
    @ladc89603 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @christianboddum8783
    @christianboddum8783Ай бұрын

    Are Vinmans still being made?

  • @jagpanzer16
    @jagpanzer1610 күн бұрын

    Are they still making the USA Time Capsule ML guitars?

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 күн бұрын

    I'm not certain but I have their website link in the description

  • @robertspreitzer8126
    @robertspreitzer81263 ай бұрын

    Hope one of those are my Dime Slime I ordered and paid for 2 years and 4 months ago.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    That's something you probably need to follow up with whatever guitar store you ordered it from

  • @robertspreitzer8126

    @robertspreitzer8126

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah I hate nagging him, I was just hoping. I don’t think I will ever custom order a guitar again I also have a Dean Schenker V on order as well it will be 2 years for that one in September.

  • @stolimonoli5730
    @stolimonoli57303 ай бұрын

    Do Dean guitars have thin necks like Ibanez and Jackson?

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    It depends on the guitar, especially when you get into the customs. The necks on the ones I've played and comfortable for my hands, and I typically prefer the thinner Ibanez wizard necks

  • @michaelblaney4461
    @michaelblaney44613 ай бұрын

    Where are the basses, I want the Dean 12 string Rapsody bass😢

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    We didn't get into the bass section but maybe next time!

  • @mmcpa
    @mmcpa3 ай бұрын

    I recently became the proud owner of a Dean USA Miyako Signature V Flame Maple Top Transparent Red 2020 w/OHSC (pristine condition). On the back of the headstock is "20 1462", which I believe means manufactured in 2020 (same year Miyako's was manufactured) and the 1,462 guitar (all models) you made there. Is there any way to find out how many Miyako Signature guitars were made at your location before the idiots at Gibson decided to play games? I'm just curious how rare this USA model is, which I assume more were made in Korea.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure but hopefully someone from Dean will see this

  • @user-ps8fy1te6p
    @user-ps8fy1te6p3 ай бұрын

    I miss my dean c350 with Floyd that got stolen

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Not cool!

  • @AnchoredSoulSband
    @AnchoredSoulSband3 ай бұрын

    I got 3 dean vendetta's

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Those are monster guitars!

  • @AnchoredSoulSband

    @AnchoredSoulSband

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree I love way they play

  • @VashStarwind
    @VashStarwindАй бұрын

    Man, i really dont like thin horns on strat style guitars. Just makes the guitar look, anemic

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    They have some different shapes. I’m more do a regular Strat guy, although I like the pointy headstocks of ESPs and Jacksons

  • @Tyler-Tyler-Tyler
    @Tyler-Tyler-Tyler3 ай бұрын

    RIP DIMEBAG!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    2 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @peterbehrendt7915
    @peterbehrendt79152 күн бұрын

    i LOVE DEAN guitars fuck gibs.....

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    2 күн бұрын

    🤘

  • @ChrisTopherBunnell
    @ChrisTopherBunnell3 ай бұрын

    Super sketchy slimeball stuff, ripping off Dimebag Darrell's estate. I think the Gibson lawsuit against Dean was stupid, but fully supported Dime's widow suing Dean. Glad she won.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    Ай бұрын

    There's a bit (or rather a lot) more to the complete story than what you were told or what you've read. I'm hoping to reveal that on my channel at some point. Stay tuned

  • @Killahead.

    @Killahead.

    Ай бұрын

    She didn't win shit. Dean still sells Razorbacks, Stealths, and all the usual models. The court case is still going. Dean's still selling stuff and she isn't.

  • @philfrank5601

    @philfrank5601

    Ай бұрын

    @@Killahead. You sure about that? No Razorbacks or Stealths on Dean website since they lost the Dime license. Custom shop says they can't make those shapes anymore either.

  • @jerryparisi6803
    @jerryparisi680326 күн бұрын

    get rid of all the DIME stuff you fd him over and he built dean rep

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    26 күн бұрын

    There are details that you (and most) aren’t aware of beyond the surface. And if you saw the room towards the end with all of the Dean vintage guitars, they built their brand long before.

  • @jerryparisi6803

    @jerryparisi6803

    26 күн бұрын

    @@jasonstallworth i watched whole thing .. Dime revived them .. And no one knows the full story . But they cut ties dont release ml with Dime paint scheme ,that blue black with no lightning little lame . just my thought

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    26 күн бұрын

    @@jerryparisi6803 brother I’m not at livery to say but there’s a bit more to that story. I’m hoping to capture that soon! Stay tuned…

  • @jerryparisi6803

    @jerryparisi6803

    25 күн бұрын

    @@jasonstallworth sounds good .. great tour by the way . do esp next

  • @srh361
    @srh3613 ай бұрын

    Tha Kerry King over lord is one ugly guitar! My God.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Like many things in life, it's to each their own

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    It's a to each their own thing. I guess what matters is that Kerry likes it

  • @trevorD1156
    @trevorD11563 ай бұрын

    Maybe im biased because the "dean" is synonymous with the mentally handicapped in my hometown... But no guitar dean has ever made has ever interested me at all, outdated , cheesy, and uninteresting.

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    Like most things in life, to each their own

  • @BastardOfTheNorth
    @BastardOfTheNorth3 ай бұрын

    I want a Dean V bass! 🤘

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🤘

  • @joeballs5669
    @joeballs56693 ай бұрын

    fantastic video

  • @jasonstallworth

    @jasonstallworth

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏 🤘

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