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The 1981 Dean E'lite Deluxe in Brazilia Burst is a striking example of early Dean craftsmanship, combining bold visual character with the powerful presence of a true vintage instrument. Its mahogany body is topped with beautifully bound flame maple, bringing depth and movement to the rich Brazilia Burst finish. The combination gives this Dean an unmistakable look, elegant in detail yet undeniably aggressive in spirit.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable light V profile, paired with a bound ebony fretboard and classic dot inlays. With a 1 11/16" nut width, the neck offers a familiar and versatile playing feel. Grover tuners complete the headstock, while the guitar's aftermarket Kahler bridge and Kahler locking nut provide a distinctive performance-oriented setup that adds to its character.
For tone, this E'lite Deluxe is equipped with a pair of DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers, delivering the thick, muscular output, focused mids, powerful lows, and singing harmonics that made these pickups legendary. Whether driven hard through a vintage-style amplifier or played with a lighter touch, the Super Distortions give this Dean an unmistakable voice with plenty of authority and classic rock character.
Weighing 9 lbs 12 oz, this Dean has the substantial feel expected from a serious vintage instrument and comes complete with a black hard shell case. From its flame maple top and Brazilia Burst finish to its ebony fretboard, light V neck, Kahler hardware, Grover tuners, and DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups, this 1981 E'lite Deluxe captures the bold aesthetic and powerful voice of its era in a truly memorable vintage guitar.
Other specifications include:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Bound Flame Maple top
- Neck Shape: Light V Profile
- Fretboard: Bound Ebony with Dot Inlays
- Bridge: Aftermarket Kahler
- Nut: Kahler Locking
- Tuners: Grover
- Pickups: DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbuckers
- Nut Width: 1 11/16"
- Case: Hard Shell Black
- 9 lbs 12 oz
- #8103670
For more information on this Dean instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Gibson
- Actual Weight
- 9.12
- Series
- Dean E'lite Series
- Color
- Brazilia Burst
- Body Style
- Singlecut
- Model
- E'lite Deluxe
- Condition
- Good
- Strings
- 6
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The 1981 Dean E'lite Deluxe in Brazilia Burst is a striking example of early Dean craftsmanship, combining bold visual character with the powerful presence of a true vintage instrument. Its mahogany body is topped with beautifully bound flame maple, bringing depth and movement to the rich Brazilia Burst finish. The combination gives this Dean an unmistakable look, elegant in detail yet undeniably aggressive in spirit.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable light V profile, paired with a bound ebony fretboard and classic dot inlays. With a 1 11/16" nut width, the neck offers a familiar and versatile playing feel. Grover tuners complete the headstock, while the guitar's aftermarket Kahler bridge and Kahler locking nut provide a distinctive performance-oriented setup that adds to its character.
For tone, this E'lite Deluxe is equipped with a pair of DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers, delivering the thick, muscular output, focused mids, powerful lows, and singing harmonics that made these pickups legendary. Whether driven hard through a vintage-style amplifier or played with a lighter touch, the Super Distortions give this Dean an unmistakable voice with plenty of authority and classic rock character.
Weighing 9 lbs 12 oz, this Dean has the substantial feel expected from a serious vintage instrument and comes complete with a black hard shell case. From its flame maple top and Brazilia Burst finish to its ebony fretboard, light V neck, Kahler hardware, Grover tuners, and DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups, this 1981 E'lite Deluxe captures the bold aesthetic and powerful voice of its era in a truly memorable vintage guitar.
Other specifications include:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Bound Flame Maple top
- Neck Shape: Light V Profile
- Fretboard: Bound Ebony with Dot Inlays
- Bridge: Aftermarket Kahler
- Nut: Kahler Locking
- Tuners: Grover
- Pickups: DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbuckers
- Nut Width: 1 11/16"
- Case: Hard Shell Black
- 9 lbs 12 oz
- #8103670
For more information on this Dean instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Gibson
- Actual Weight
- 9.12
- Series
- Dean E'lite Series
- Color
- Brazilia Burst
- Body Style
- Singlecut
- Model
- E'lite Deluxe
- Condition
- Good
- Strings
- 6
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