Dean ML
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The Dean ML is an electric guitar made by Dean Guitars in 1977 along with its counterparts, the Dean V, Dean Cadillac and Dean Z. It has an unusual design, with a V-shaped headstock and V-shaped tailpiece. It was popularized by the guitarist Dimebag Darrell of Pantera.
The
History
The ML was named posthumously for the initials of Zelinsky's friend Matthew Lynn, who had died of cancer.[1]
The ML shape is also available as part of the Baby Series as a scaled-down version.
A guitar body shape similar to that of the ML is featured in the "create-an-instrument" mode in the video game Guitar Hero: World Tour.[citation needed]
Dean From Hell
The "Dean From Hell" was a Flame Series ML used by the late
Six-String Masterpieces
"Six-String Masterpieces
30th Anniversary ML
In 2007, for the 30th anniversary of the ML and V, Dean Guitars produced 100 of the ML with a "Dean 30th Anniversary" logo printed on the headstock and the pickup covers. They were signed by Dean Zelinsky, and had a transparent black finish and hard case.[6]
Players
Notable players of the Dean ML include
References
- ^ "Dean Zelinsky Interview". Musicians Hotline. December 2002. Archived from the original on August 5, 2010.
- ^ "Dean Electric Guitars-Acoustic Guitars-Bass Guitars". deanguitars.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "METALMAN SERIES - Dean Guitars". deanguitars.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "The Dean from Hell". Australian Guitar. June 2014.
- ^ "Six-String Masterpieces - The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute". www.deanguitars.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2007. Retrieved November 26, 2016.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "30th Anniversary ML and V". deanguitars.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Dimebag Darrell - Dean Guitars". deanguitars.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "MAB Equipment". Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
- ^ "Official Bio of Corey Beaulieu". Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2007.
- ^ Official Bio of Matt Heafy Archived July 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine