Dean ML

I have always wanted a Dean ML.  It's a cross between a Flying V and an Explorer, and made famous by one of my guitar heroes - Dimebag Darrell.

I haven't purchased one until recently because the confluence of finding one with the specs that I want, plus a good price, plus available cash hadn't yet coalesced.

Then it did this weekend!

I found this one used.  It's pretty rare.  It's a 1000 series Dean, which was made in the USA, but finished in Korea, which brought the price down when these were available new.

Regular MLs have a 24 3/4" scale (which is not as good for lower tunings), a hard edge (which is hard on your forearm when playing), 22 frets, and rosewood fingerboards and very traditional (sunburst) colors.

This 1000 series ML has beveled edges, which are more comfortable, 24 frets for higher notes, a 25.5" scale which is great for detuning, an ebony fingerboard, and it's in my favorite color (black).  It was also very cheap, and I had some money from selling some other guitars, so it was a total no-brainer to pick this up.

I think Dime would approve.