Best Super Strat Shape Dean Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Super Strat shape Dean guitars.

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 Exile Select Multiscale Kahler

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Dean Exile Select Multiscale Kahler

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

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4 Prices - New from $899.99 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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4 Prices - New from $899.99 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select Multiscale Kahler

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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 Exile Select 8 Multiscale Kahler

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Dean Exile Select 8 Multiscale Kahler

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

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Weight: Heavy (1 vote)

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2 Prices - New from $1,699 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,699 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
8 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select 8 Multiscale Kahler

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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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3. Dean Exile Select 7 Multiscale Kahler

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Dean Exile Select 7 Multiscale Kahler

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Playability 77

Sound 82

Build quality 70

Value for money 66

Overall Score 76

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4 Prices - New from $1,799 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
7 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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4 Prices - New from $1,799 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in South Korea
7 strings
27" to 25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Maple top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
Slim D Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select 7 Multiscale Kahler

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
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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4. Dean Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop

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Dean Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop

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Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 68

Value for money 75

Overall Score 75

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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
5pc Maple Walnut neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim D Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Quilt Maple top
Eastern Mahogany body
5pc Maple Walnut neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
Slim D Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select Floyd Neck-Thru Archtop

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
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 Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat

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Dean Exile Select 7 Floyd Fluence Nat

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 65

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

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

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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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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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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

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6. Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence Nat

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Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence Nat

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 65

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

What our users think

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

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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 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
See all specs and compare >

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From Dean's 2022 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select 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

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7. Dean Exile Select Floyd 7 St Burl Poplar

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Dean Exile Select Floyd 7 St Burl Poplar

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 65

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

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From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Poplar top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 57 TW7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 66 TW7 (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
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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2 Prices - New from $1,099.99 >
From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Burled Poplar top
Alder body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 57 TW7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: EMG 66 TW7 (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
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select Floyd 7 St Burl Poplar

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split 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

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8. Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence

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Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence

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Playability 73

Sound 82

Build quality 62

Value for money 77

Overall Score 72

What our users think

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

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6 Prices - New from $834.95 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
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
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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6 Prices - New from $834.95 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
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
Mini Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean Exile Select Floyd Fluence

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

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9. Dean MD24 Select Kahler

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Dean MD24 Select Kahler

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 71

Overall Score 71

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5 Prices - New from $999.95 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Hybrid bridge
Slim C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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5 Prices - New from $999.95 >
From Dean's 2021 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Kahler Hybrid bridge
Slim C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean MD24 Select Kahler

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
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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10. Dean MD 24 Select Flame Floyd

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Dean MD 24 Select Flame Floyd

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Playability 73

Sound 79

Build quality 62

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

What our users think

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

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5 Prices - New from $544.95 >
From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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5 Prices - New from $544.95 >
From Dean's 2020 Select series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Basswood body
3 Piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1000 (Korean) bridge
C Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Dean MD 24 Select Flame Floyd

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
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

All Prices