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Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat vs Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7

Reasons to Get
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat over Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7

Decorative Top
Burled Maple vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Release Year
2022 vs 2020
From a more recent year
Nut Width
1.89'' (48mm) vs 1.75'' (44.5mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Floyd Rose vs Evertune
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 26.5'' (673.1mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone

Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 over Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat

Compound Radius
12" to 16" vs 16"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Nut Width
1.75'' (44.5mm) vs 1.89'' (48mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Luminescent Sidedots
Yes vs None
Assists you when playing in dark environments
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Bridge
Evertune vs Floyd Rose
Fixed bridge that will keep the guitar in tune forever
Scale Length
26.5'' (673.1mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Value Score
74 vs 73
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat vs Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7

Bridge Pickup
Fishman Fluence Modern vs Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Fishman Fluence Modern vs Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Alder vs Basswood
Different Body Wood
Headstock
7 vs 3-4
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Locking vs Black Tusq XL
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat vs Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ebony
Same Fretboard Wood
Strings
7
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Number of Frets
24
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Active
More output
Neck Profile Type
D
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Type of Frets
Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • High-Quality Nut
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • High-Quality Frets
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Price History Comparison

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Prices

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 is probably the better product overall with its final score of 79 compared to the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's 73 score, although not by a lot.

The Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality, value for the money. This means that it wins over the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat in every aspect.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel more comfortable playing the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 is the better choice.

The Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

New Player Friendliness

Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
  • Comfortable shape
  • Locking tuners
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Short scale
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Overview

  • From Dean's 2022 Select series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Burled Maple top
  • Alder body
  • 3 Piece Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
  • Slim D Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Grover 18:1 tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Overview

  • From Jackson's 2020 Pro series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • 3-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Evertune F7 Model bridge
  • Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Woods Used in the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat

Alder wood pattern used for guitar building
Alder

Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.

Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7

Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Winner: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

You can purchase similar pickups to the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's and use them on any guitar:

We found the same or similar pickups to the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's online:

Both use Active pickups. These pickups use an additional 9v battery to be able to increase their output for high gain tones. This is why they're popular among heavy metal guitarists. Their disadvantage is that you need batteries for the pickups, so you'll need to spend money on batteries and time swapping them. Also, the clean tones aren't as clean as other pickups because they'll have really hot output.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 gives you 5 switch options while the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat gives you 3. This means that the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Both offer you the same type of pickup mod: Multi-Voicing.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's switch options
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat
Pickups 85
Sustain 85
Versatility 74
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 82
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
Pickups 85
Sustain 85
Versatility 67
Tuning Stability 100
Sound 84

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat compares to the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat is built in Indonesia while the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 is made in South Korea.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

South Korea was for many years the number one choice for mass-producing semi-premium guitars. They can build excellent guitars for a cheap price. Now, it's less common to find Korean guitars because Indonesia has proved capable of building guitars just as well, but likely for cheaper.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat has a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 comes with a Black Tusq XL nut. TUSQ nuts are usually the highest quality you can get. Black TUSQs are made from a special slippery material that helps the strings get back to its original position (one of the keys to tune stability).

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's brige is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's is a Evertune. It will keep your guitar in tune and intonated until the next string swap. If you really like extremely subtle vibratos, this might not be the bridge for you because you won't be able to perform them as well. However, the fact that you won't need to tune your guitar is a huge advantage that many people will gladly pay the extra price for.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7.

Tuners

The Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Nevertheless, the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat has a locking nut, so it should have even better tune stability and doesn't need locking tuners.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

Final Build Quality Scores

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat
Quality of materials 55
Features 65
Quality Control 75
Build Quality 65
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
Quality of materials 61
Features 85
Quality Control 80
Build Quality 75

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Nut Width
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat has the wider nut with 48mm (1.89'') vs 44.5mm (1.75''). This is a 3.5mm (0.14'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's Scale Length
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 has the longest scale: 26.5". The Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat is only 25.5" long. This is a 1'' (25.4mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Neck Profile
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's neck profile
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Neck Profile
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

Both the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat and the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 have a D-shaped neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

Fretboard Radius

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Fingerboard Radius
Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat's Fingerboard radius
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Fretboard Compound Radius
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7's Compound Fretboard Radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat favors large hands more than the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7.

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat and Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7 Frets Size
Both have a similar Jumbo fret size

Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.

Final Playability Scores

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 90
Playability 73
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 90
Playability 77

Specs Side-by-Side

Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat vs Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
General Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK Modern EverTune 7
Brand: Dean Jackson
Year: 2022 2020
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 7 7
Made in: Indonesia South Korea
Series: Select Pro
Colors: Black Burst Gray
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Alder Basswood
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) Evertune F7 Model
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Grover 18:1 Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony Ebony
Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple 3-Piece Maple/Wenge/Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Small Offset Dot Offset Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 26.5"
Shape: Slim D Speed
Frets: 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 16" 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'') 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active) Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7 (Humbucker / Active)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker / Active) Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-CO7 (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1