[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 483: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/bbcode.php on line 112: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is no longer supported, use preg_replace_callback instead
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/feed.php on line 173: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/feed.php on line 174: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3823)
The VintAxe Guitar Forum A Place for Vintage Guitar Enthusiasts to Pursue their Passion 2012-07-16T12:46:31-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/feed.php?f=8&t=442 2012-07-16T12:46:31-06:00 2012-07-16T12:46:31-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=13265#p13265 <![CDATA[Re: Some Hondo Paul Dean info and pics]]> Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:46 pm


]]>
2012-07-08T12:29:22-06:00 2012-07-08T12:29:22-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=13220#p13220 <![CDATA[Some Hondo Paul Dean info and pics]]> Hey, peeps! I have a few shots for you. I am the fella who did the first Harmony Central review on this guitar way back when. I am new to this forum and will try to figure out how to post the photos after doing the text stuff up. A few recordings ago I went through my entire solid-body collection and tried them all through my Marshall JCM-800 to get the rock rhythm sound I was after. I was a little surprised (but perhaps shouldn't have been!) to ascertain the Hondo Paul Dean II and a Norman NS-20 electric were the two best sounding so those were utilized from that point on. Included in the link berlowe are a recent pic of Paul with Loverboy playing a Les Paul (he started with a band called, "Streetheart", was then chosen as the nucleus "Loverboy" was formed around, and more recently started a band called, "Scrubbaloe Cain"), one of him signing my Paul Dean II, and some of the second version I have. Paul like the Hondo and told me even HE doesn't have one of these! I offered it to him being I have two and, knowing he is a multi-millionaire, thought maybe he might give me one of his Les Pauls or something in trade! He probably didn't like the idea of taking something valuable from a fan and thus the offer was left on the table. As you can see he, like the majority of the rest of us who are fans, has gotten older (he was a fair bit older than the other Loverboy band members, by the way) but still smokes on the guitar, looks cool doing it, and is a good fella.

Anyway, I still have two of these guitars and am willing to put the non-signed one up for offers. The version pictured here is in very good condition (some minor playwear) as you can see, and it has been professionally set up. It is all original and I believe it to have the Hondo pickups in it, which I would not want to replace as they truly sound excellent.

One of the posters mentioned a link with a picture of Paul playing a Hondo in Europe (haven't had a chance to check out the shot yet) but that goes against what he said about not having one and not actually having seen one before mine...sounds a little strange, eh???

If anyone can educate me as to how to actually show jpegs on my postings that would be pretty cool!

Cheers,
Jeff

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/lutzkibbutz/

[/img]

Statistics: Posted by lutzkibbutz — Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:29 pm


]]>
2011-02-17T09:20:38-06:00 2011-02-17T09:20:38-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=10771#p10771 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]> Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:20 am


]]>
2011-01-29T19:46:38-06:00 2011-01-29T19:46:38-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=10601#p10601 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]>

Here is my PD-3, purchased a few years ago on Ebay for a whopping $89.00. I am certain that the finish is original. It was a bit dirty and has it's share of nicks and scrapes, but knowing how rare these things are I couldn't resist! I just put on some fresh strings and it sounds great. By the way, this forum is by far the best source of info on these guitars. Thanks to Mad Mike for all the recently posted info as well.

Statistics: Posted by mb8448 — Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:46 pm


]]>
2010-12-15T22:07:34-06:00 2010-12-15T22:07:34-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=10242#p10242 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]>
Your effort will be much appreciated by fellow enthusiast :wink:

Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:07 pm


]]>
2010-12-14T11:43:53-06:00 2010-12-14T11:43:53-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=10227#p10227 <![CDATA[More Information - I Got One]]>
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291070998

I just got one for $200 from E-bay about a few weeks ago, and have had a chance to "pop the hood" and take a look inside - here's the actual specs for the Paul Dean II...

- 3 Piece Maple Neck, separate Maple 24.75" Scale fretboard, headstock tilted back about 10 degrees, sealed gear tuning machines, Gibson style nut, 21 jumbo frets, black plastic inlays on fretboard. 4-Bolt neck that uses inset metal grommets for support as opposed to a plate, and the screws are closer together at the top of the neck slot, probably to prevent shifting. The truss rod is at the body end and has a slot cut for easy access with the pickguard removed. May have the "tone channels" as the neck resonates a good bit. Apparently these came with 2 different logos - the earlier ones like mine and the PD-3 above, came with the older 70's style Hondo logo, the later ones got the H in a circle logo.

- 2 piece body, either Ash or Maple, looks to be northern hard ash like Fender used in 1970's, but I'm not totally sure. The body is routed 4 two humbuckers and has a large, Jazzmaster-like rout down the treble side for the controls. No plastic wood or anything similar like Paul used on his strat and possibly the prototypes. Very clean routing, no sheilding except some sheilding tape below the pots on the pickguard.

- The pickguard is textured plastic that warps in some spots with age if one places undue stress on it, particularly around the pickups, with one little sheet of aluminum foil below the pots. The pots have one larger pot for volume and one smaller one for tone, no clue if they are original or not. The master volume has a treble bypass cap on it (sweet!!), and the pickups are the standard Hondo humbucker fare - black twin bobbin humbuckers with non-adjustable pole pieces and quite microphonic. They sound really good though and have that "Paul Dean" sound to them (very resonant midrange that's somewhat vocal-like). Hondo's version of the DiMarzio Super II pickups perhaps? Has the original black metal knobs and black 3-way switch, and the original output jack.

The guitar came with the original hardshell case and the blackest most-in-need-of-changing set of strings I've ever seen. Stayed in tune perfectly, and has been an excellent addition to my collection thus far. Might start using it live once I use my Revlon..er...ah...Manland Makeshift Parrafin Wax Bath on the pickups.

Some LARGE Shots of the internals
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291072125
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291072094
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291072094
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291072094
http://www.axetalk.com/forum/attachment ... 1291072038


I did some videos on youtube under my account "creepingnet", never mind my moustache that I had at the time.

Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:43 am


]]>
2008-11-14T18:55:45-06:00 2008-11-14T18:55:45-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=4316#p4316 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]>
I have to say, there is really no information at all out there about these guitars. The most info I found was here at the Vintaxe forum. Any more information would be great!

Statistics: Posted by mb848 — Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:55 pm


]]>
2008-11-13T11:57:28-06:00 2008-11-13T11:57:28-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=4304#p4304 <![CDATA[Paul Dean II sighting]]>
Image


Seriously though, I have a Paul Dean II that I bought around 1990 and every now and then I'll Google it just to see what comes up. Currently this seems to be about the only source of information on it. So, if anyone is interested, I'll take some pictures and post them here. I might even cut her open and take some picture of the naughty inside bits!

~crawly

Statistics: Posted by crawly — Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:57 am


]]>
2008-08-24T11:55:35-06:00 2008-08-24T11:55:35-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=3820#p3820 <![CDATA[Well, the Paul Dean III Really Does Exist]]>
Apparently, the Paul Dean III does exist and is quite a bit rarer than the II, as this is the first one I've seen.

Image
Image
Image
Image

From my observations....
- Uses many of the same parts as a Hondo strat copy from the period (pickguard, back plate, trem, pickups, and knobs)
- I don't ever recall seeing Paul using one of these, the closest is the "Hot Girls In Love" guitar in an earlier post, but that has a Leo Quan bridge and looks like it has standard Paul Dean II wiring except the pickup selector switch.
- The entire back is painted black, I don't understand the reasoning behind this, except maybe Hondo is trying to hide something (blemishes, plywood, I dunno), maybe this was why Paul moved to Kramer in 84'-85'ish.

Pretty cool to actually see these were around.

Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:55 am


]]>
2007-04-04T07:26:45-06:00 2007-04-04T07:26:45-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1161#p1161 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]> http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Hondo-Paul- ... dZViewItem

The Kramer version:
http://www.vintagekramer.com/pauldean.htm
photo of Paul with the Kramer:
http://www.vintagekramer.com/Ads/paulspromo.jpeg
ebay snakeskin version
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0088228709

Interesting bio here of Paul Dean and the first 50 guitars made by Canadians before Hondo then Kramer.
http://web.295.ca/~gtmadore/article%2016.htm

If you hurry you can buy a paul dean loverboy pick
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0103960327

Statistics: Posted by jedistar — Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:26 am


]]>
2007-04-03T21:28:07-06:00 2007-04-03T21:28:07-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1159#p1159 <![CDATA[Some pictures of the actual guitars]]> Image

Here's a picture of a Hondo Paul Dean in excellent condition from one of the guitar brag sites. You can really see the grain on the pickguard on this one, I think Hondo used some kind of textured plastic rather than that rubberized material used on flight cases.
Image

Here's the only Paul Dean III I've seen, and it's in Loverboy's "Hot Girls In Love" video. You can just barely see the bridge pickup. This is the guitar that makes me question if Hondo really did put a trem on that model, because in this shot, it's pretty obvious that's a Non-Trem Leo Quan Badass bridge.
Image

Here's a picture I nabbed out of a Loverboy fansite photo collection of Paul with one of the prototypes, this one sporting a MusicMan Style pickguard, and rear mounted controls.
Image

Here's another photo from the same fansite cropped down. This one is the P-90 version. The reason these variants intrigue me, is because I dunno about the Odyssey versions, weather they were all dual DiMarzio Super II, or if they made them with P-90's or other pickups.
Image


One last picture from the fansite, this one is of one of the guitars fitted with Super II pickups. I think most of the production PDII's had the stock Hondo pickups, probably because most kids wanted to get the guitar on the cheap, rather than buy the thing fully fitted with the Super II humbuckers.
Image

Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:28 pm


]]>
2007-04-03T17:58:16-06:00 2007-04-03T17:58:16-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1158#p1158 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]>
I look forward to seeing some better pixs from you Mike. Thanks for the outstanding contribution. sb

Image

Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:58 pm


]]>
2007-04-03T17:44:01-06:00 2007-04-03T17:44:01-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1157#p1157 <![CDATA[Re: Hondo Paul Dean]]> Statistics: Posted by Mad-Mike — Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:44 pm


]]>
2007-03-03T10:41:05-06:00 2007-03-03T10:41:05-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1009#p1009 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean Guitar]]>
I've looked through my Hondo catalogs and the Paul Dean isn't listed. The only information I can find is the Harmony Central Review which I'm sure you have already seen.



I'll reply back to this thread if any information turns up. sb

Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:41 am


]]>
2007-03-02T20:46:31-06:00 2007-03-02T20:46:31-06:00 http://www.vintaxe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=442&p=1007#p1007 <![CDATA[Hondo Paul Dean]]>
thx :)

Statistics: Posted by 67Marshall — Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:46 pm


]]>