The Dean Classic Series ML 79 is an upgraded version of their classic model. Featuring Mahogany construction, flamed maple top, Rosewood fretboard, & Seymour Duncan humbuckers. In Slime
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The Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top pays homage to the original designs that put Dean on the map while integrating modern specifications for today's guitarist. It combines the visual impact of the classic ML shape with upgraded electronics and hardware, creating an instrument that is as sonically powerful as it is visually striking.
Whether you’re playing intricate leads or heavy riffs, this guitar is engineered to deliver professional performance across a variety of genres.
Resonant Tone Starts Here
The core of the ML 79’s sound comes from its premium wood selection. The combination of mahogany and maple creates a balanced sonic profile that cuts through the mix with authority and warmth, ensuring your notes are heard clearly in any band setting.
Eastern Mahogany Body: Provides a warm, rich low-end and midrange response, offering the substantial sustain that rock and metal players rely on.
Flamed Maple Top: Adds a layer of brightness and snap to the tone while delivering a stunning visual aesthetic that stands out on any stage.
Indian Rosewood Fretboard: Offers a smooth playing surface that adds warmth to the attack, making string bends and vibrato feel fluid and controlled.
Engineered for Comfort and Simplicity
Playability is paramount on the ML 79. Dean designed the neck and fretboard to accommodate fast playing styles without sacrificing comfort during long sessions, making it an excellent choice for technical players.
V-Shaped Neck Profile: The comfortable medium profile fits naturally in the hand, offering excellent leverage for chords and a smooth feel for fast solos.
Set Neck Construction: Enhances the transfer of vibration between the neck and body, resulting in superior resonance and singing sustain compared to bolt-on designs.
22 Jumbo Frets: These larger frets make it easier to fret notes cleanly and execute wide bends with less effort, perfect for expressive lead playing.
Professional-Grade Electronics and Hardware
To capture the full potential of its tonewoods, the ML 79 is equipped with high-quality components. From the pickups to the bridge, every element is chosen to ensure reliability and tonal versatility, giving you confidence in your gear.
Seymour Duncan Pickups: Loaded with a JB in the bridge and a '59 in the neck, this set covers everything from searing high-output metal tones to warm, articulate blues cleans.
Floyd Rose Special Tremolo: Allows for deep dive bombs and aggressive pitch shifting while maintaining excellent tuning stability, essential for modern lead techniques.
Precision Controls: Features 500K Audio Taper pots for a smooth volume roll-off that preserves high-end clarity, giving you dynamic control over your gain levels right from the guitar.
Unleash Your Potential
The Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top is a testament to Dean Guitars' commitment to producing world-class instruments. It successfully bridges the gap between vintage appeal and modern performance, offering musicians a tool that inspires creativity.
Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top Features:
Eastern Mahogany body and neck
Striking and stylish Flamed Maple top
Indian Rosewood fretboard with V-Shaped neck profile
Easy access Set neck construction
Seymour Duncan JB and 59 humbuckers
2 Volume knobs, 1 Tone knob, and 3-Way toggle
500K Audio Taper pots for smooth roll-off that retains tone
Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top Electric Guitar Specifications
Item #:
DEE ML79FFMSD SLM
Manufacturer Part Number:
ML 79 F FM SD SLM
UPC:
810102930057
Product Specifications
Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top Electric Guitar Specifications
Finish Top: Slime
Finish Back/Sides: Gloss Natural
Finish Headstock: Classic Black
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set Neck
Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
Top Material: Flame Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top
Body Depth Upper: 1.50" / 38 mm
Body Depth Lower: 1.50" / 38 mm
Binding Body: Single Ply Black
Binding Neck: Single Ply Black
Binding Headstock: None
Neck Material: Eastern Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Scale Length: 24-3/4" / 629 mm
Neck width at Nut: 1-11/16" / 43 mm
Neck width at Last Fret: 2.28" / 58 mm
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Neck Shape: V
Nut: Floyd Rose R3, 43 mm
Nut Width: 1-11/16" / 43 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Black
Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan 59 Zebra
Control Layout: Neck Vol / Bridge Vol / Tone
Pickup Switch Type: 3 Way Toggle
Potentiometers: 500k Audio Taper
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
Tuners: Grover 18:1
Knobs: Speed Black
Strings: D'Addario EXL120 (.009-.042)
Case Suggestions: ABS ML, DHS ML, LL MLVZ, DGB LG
Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top Electric Guitar Specifications
Product Specifications
Dean ML 79 Floyd Flame Top Electric Guitar Specifications
Finish Top: Slime
Finish Back/Sides: Gloss Natural
Finish Headstock: Classic Black
Dexterity: Right Handed
Construction: Set Neck
Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
Top Material: Flame Maple
Top Contour: Flat Top
Body Depth Upper: 1.50" / 38 mm
Body Depth Lower: 1.50" / 38 mm
Binding Body: Single Ply Black
Binding Neck: Single Ply Black
Binding Headstock: None
Neck Material: Eastern Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Scale Length: 24-3/4" / 629 mm
Neck width at Nut: 1-11/16" / 43 mm
Neck width at Last Fret: 2.28" / 58 mm
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Neck Shape: V
Nut: Floyd Rose R3, 43 mm
Nut Width: 1-11/16" / 43 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Black
Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan 59 Zebra
Control Layout: Neck Vol / Bridge Vol / Tone
Pickup Switch Type: 3 Way Toggle
Potentiometers: 500k Audio Taper
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
Tuners: Grover 18:1
Knobs: Speed Black
Strings: D'Addario EXL120 (.009-.042)
Case Suggestions: ABS ML, DHS ML, LL MLVZ, DGB LG
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Drayden M. 🇺🇸
10/10 Guitar !
This Guitar is an amazing guitar. I like how the neck isn't as thick as other guitars making it easier to play faster.
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05/14/25
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Ron M.
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Q: I have this on pre order but I just heard that the back isn't the natural wood color but is actually black? Is that true and is there any way you can verify it for sure because if it's black and not the natural wood gloss finish on the back I would rather get the Slime Dean instead. Tha...
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Mon Dec 15 2025
A: From Dean's website:
Finish Back/Sides: Gloss Natural
By AMS Customer Service
12/15/25
Ronald M.
Verified User
Q: Does the flame top ML79 slime come with a case or big gig bag?
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Mon Sep 15 2025
A: A case is not included with the instrument. Case suggestions: ABS ML, DHS ML, LL MLVZ, DGB LG
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