Dean Exile Select Burled Poplar Top Guitar in Satin Turquoise Burst
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- SKU
- EXILE-BRL-STQB
- Color
- Green
. Description
Sound & Tone
The EMG 57 TW at the bridge and 66 TW at the neck bring tight, high-output aggression with a clear top end, while their push-pull coil-splitting opens up thinner, snappier single-coil voices for cleans and rhythm work. Alder and an ebony fretboard keep the response focused and articulate, and the 25½" scale adds string tension and definition that favors fast, precise lead playing. With a Tune-O-Matic bridge and string-through ferrules for sustain, it leans toward hard rock and metal, though the splittable pickups give it enough range for cleaner and more dynamic material.
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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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Shred
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and can I switch between single-coil and humbucker modes?
The Exile Select comes with EMG 66 TW Splitable (neck) and EMG 57 TW Splitable (bridge) pickups that offer single-coil versatility through push-pull controls, letting you dial in aggressive clarity or more focused tones without swapping gear.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and djent, or is it better for other genres?
This guitar is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, djent, progressive, and shred. The tight sustain, aggressive EMG pickups, and direct signal path make it ideal for those styles; it is not designed for jazz, folk, or country applications.
What is the neck feel, and will it work for fast lead playing?
The slim D-profile 3-piece maple neck with 24 jumbo frets on a 16" fretboard radius balances comfort with precision, making it responsive for aggressive playing and lead work across the 25½" scale length.
How does the Exile Select compare to the Schecter C-1 Hellraiser or ESP LTD EC-1000?
All three are mid-tier metal platforms with professional hardware and direct signal paths. The Exile Select emphasizes high-access body design, single-coil versatility through its EMG TW pickups, and a slimmer neck profile—choose based on your preferred pickup character and neck feel.
What is included with the guitar, and what is the bridge system like?
The guitar ships complete with a Tune-O-Matic bridge featuring string-through ferrules for solid sustain and tuning stability, mini Grover tuners with brushed nickel hardware, and a dual-action truss rod for neck adjustment.
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