Dean Exile Select Burled Poplar Top Guitar in Satin Turquoise Burst
Description
Dean Exile Select Burled Poplar Top Guitar in Satin Turquoise Burst
The Dean Exile Select is built for players who need speed and clarity in a single instrument. The slim D-profile neck and high-access body design cut through live mixes with immediate responsiveness, while the burled poplar top paired with solid alder delivers articulate attack and sustain. The striking satin turquoise burst finish stands out on stage without sacrificing the focused tone and aggressive playability that define a true shred machine.
Playability & Feel
A 3-piece maple neck with bolt-on construction connects to an alder body with a slim D neck shape that locks in hand position during fast runs and high-register work. The 24 jumbo frets on an ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays span a 25½" scale length, offering comfortable reach and defined spacing for lead articulation while the 16" fretboard radius supports both chording and single-note precision without fighting the neck.
Tone & Electronics
Twin EMG pickups—the EMG 66 TW Splitable at the neck and EMG 57 TW Splitable at the bridge—cut through band mix with aggressive presence and single-coil versatility accessed via push-pull controls. One volume, one tone, and a 3-way blade switch create a direct signal path with zero lag, paired with a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through ferrules that anchors notes with rock-solid sustain and holds tuning across a full set.
Key Features
- Burled poplar top on alder body
- 3-piece maple bolt-on neck with slim D profile
- 24 jumbo frets on ebony fretboard
- 25½" scale length
- Pearloid block inlays
- EMG 66 TW and EMG 57 TW splitable pickups
- Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through ferrules
- 5-ply body and headstock binding (white/black/white/black/white)
- Mini Grover tuners with brushed nickel hardware
- Satin turquoise burst finish
- 1 11/16" nut width with 16" fretboard radius
- Dual-action truss rod
The Exile Select pairs stage-ready electronics and hardware with a neck profile that rewards hours of playing time—a professional-caliber instrument for gigging musicians and collectors demanding reliable tone and technique-forward design.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Dean Exile Select is a bolt-on shred machine with a slim D-profile neck, 24 jumbo frets, and twin EMG splitable pickups that deliver aggressive clarity and single-coil versatility—ideal for metal, hard rock, and djent players who prioritize speed and fretboard access. The burled poplar top and satin turquoise burst finish give it stage presence, while the Tune-O-Matic bridge and direct signal path ensure reliable tuning stability and responsive tone night after night. Built for intermediate to professional players who gig hard and demand both playability and tonal flexibility without compromise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Shred
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck shape does this guitar have, and is it good for fast playing?
The Dean Exile Select features a slim D-profile neck with a 25½" scale, 24 jumbo frets, and a 16" fretboard radius—all designed for speed and lead work. The high-access body design also makes upper-fret playing comfortable, making it well-suited for shred and djent styles.
Can I get single-coil sounds from the EMG pickups?
Yes. Both the neck (EMG 66 TW) and bridge (EMG 57 TW) pickups are splitable via push-pull controls, letting you tap into single-coil voicings for tonal variety while maintaining the high-output character EMGs are known for.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Exile Select is designed for metal, hard rock, djent, progressive, and shred. Its aggressive pickup voicing, tight sustain, and fast-playing ergonomics make it less ideal for jazz, folk, or country applications.
How does the bridge affect tuning stability and sustain?
The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through ferrules provides solid sustain and tuning stability, ensuring the guitar holds pitch reliably through aggressive playing and on stage.
What hardware and construction details support durability during gigging?
The guitar features a 3-piece maple bolt-on neck, dual-action truss rod for easy adjustment, mini Grover tuners with brushed nickel hardware, and 5-ply body and headstock binding for structural integrity and road reliability.
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