Pictured is Dean Guitars' Hardtail Select. The Select was one of many new products debuted at this year's Summer 2004 NAMM Show in Nashville, TN. Modeled after the famous USA Hardtail, both the Standard and Select have a 'set' neck with molded heel, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, Grover tuners and nickel hardware. The neck pickup is voiced for warmth and the bridge pickup is voiced for bite and clarity. Both pickups are coil tappable--i.e. you can split them.

The Hardtail Select has a solid flame maple top and is available in Trans Amber, Tiger Eye, Trans Red, Trans Blue and Trans Brazilia finishes. List price on the Hardtail Select is $999. The Hardtail Standard sells for $749 and comes in your choice of three colors: Flip Pearl, Classic Black or Copper Orange. For more information, call 800-793-5273 or go to www.deanguitars.com/