Best Flame Maple Top Dean Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Flame Maple top Dean electric guitars. This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 73

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,259.09 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Dean Zero Select Floyd Fluence

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
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

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2. Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence

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Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence

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Playability 73

Sound 83

Build quality 73

Value for money 71

Overall Score 76

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Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (2 votes)

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3 Prices - New from $1,499 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,499 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune bridge
Slim C Set neck
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Zero Select Evertune Fluence

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $3,299 >
From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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2 Prices - New from $3,299 >
From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Equalizer (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge
C Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Thoroughbred Flame Top

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

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Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

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Playability 78

Sound 79

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2015 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original (German) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2015 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original (German) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA SplitTail Flame Top Floyd

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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5. Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

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Playability 80

Sound 75

Build quality 72

Value for money 61

Overall Score 76

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $3,162.50 >
From Dean's 2010 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Baker Act (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Nostalgia (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (Hardtail) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Time Capsule Cadillac

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Dean USA Patents Pending Z Flame Top TBZ

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Dean USA Patents Pending Z Flame Top TBZ

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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From Dean's 2019 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2019 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Patents Pending Z Flame Top TBZ

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Dean USA Time Capsule Z

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Dean USA Time Capsule Z

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2017 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2017 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With Z Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Time Capsule Z

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

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Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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From Dean's 2019 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2019 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
Patent Pending Spec. C Shaped Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Patents Pending V Flame Top TCS

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Dean USA Time Capsule V

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Dean USA Time Capsule V

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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1 Prices - Used from $3,499 >
From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $3,499 >
From Dean's 2020 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Time Capsule V

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Dean USA Time Capsule ML

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Playability 80

Sound 74

Build quality 72

Value for money 60

Overall Score 75

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Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)

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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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From Dean's 2000 USA series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.6"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: USA DMT Time Capsule (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Tune-O-Matic (With V Plate) bridge
V Set neck
22 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean USA Time Capsule ML

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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