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Description

This 34" instrument comes standard with a gorgeous quilt ash body and top, set neck construction and warm-sounding rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with Dean's new DMT G05 Preamp system you can easily dial in any tonal options you desire. This bass also features an on-board tuner and comfortable D-shaped neck. Extremely affordable and versatile, the Dean Exotica Quilt Ash Acoustic/Electric is a bass you never get tired of playing!

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Dean EQA-GN Exotica Quilt Ash Cutaway w/ Electronics (DEMO)

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dean EQA Acoustic-Electric.

Value and pricing

  • A Dean EQA Acoustic-Electric can be found on Amazon for about $250, although it typically retails for $400 elsewhere.

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  • A Tanglewood Acoustic Electric Bass was acquired for $130 during a price drop, highlighting potential bargains for budget-conscious buyers.

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User experience

  • The Dean EAB Acoustic-Electric Bass is noted for its 24 frets, electronics, and a reliable pickup, offering great sound and tuning stability for $150.

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  • Owners find acoustic basses generally quiet, requiring a portable amp for effective play in group settings, especially outdoors.

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  • Playing acoustic basses can be challenging due to their size and lack of a thumbrest, affecting comfort during prolonged sessions.

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Comparisons

  • An Ovation Celebrity is recommended for its thin body and decent electronics, often found used for $300 CAD, offering better unplugged sound than the Dean models.

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Features and functionality

  • Ibanez AEB5E offers onboard tuning and amp input, providing good tone for $199, suitable for those needing additional functionality in acoustic-electric basses.

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Use cases and applications

  • Acoustic-electric basses, including the Ovation Celebrity, are preferred for their plugged-in tone rather than their unplugged volume, which often lacks projection.

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  • An Ibanez acoustic bass is appreciated for its almost-upright tone, making it suitable for blues/rock, folk, country, and jazz gigs.

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Other

  • The Tacoma Thunderchief is noted for its surprising loudness compared to most acoustic basses, rivaling more expensive models.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Good strings and technique, such as using a pick, are essential for acoustic basses to achieve adequate volume in ensemble settings.

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See how Rena Lovelis uses Dean EQA Acoustic-Electric

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Rena used this bass for the cover of Dancing With Myself

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