Dean ML79 FR Review

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Dean ML79 FR has been rated by 77 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.33

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Features 4.53

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Quality 4.53

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Reliability / Value 4.2

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Dean ML79 FR Specs

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  • Body Shape: ML  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Neck Shape: V-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Floyd Rose  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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ML79 FR is a guitar made by Dean and it performs really well in its price range. Well graded by most musicians, ML79 FR seems to be a good choice. It will not let you down, and it's up to you to investigate further and see if it will inspire you in your playing.

Dean took time and with its vast experience at making new guitars, made a ML79 FR, a guitar that stands out for its remarkable features it offers for a fair price. Dean did a great job, and a lot of musicians gave highest grades to ML79 FR, which proves the quality of this instrument. Feature-wise, there is no need to say much about it. This guitar will satisfy a great majority of musicians and that's what Dean had in mind while building it.

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Dean made a ML79 FR, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Dean's ML79 FR is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Dean did a good job. ML79 FR is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect ML79 FR to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Dean did a really good job with ML79 FR guitar.

Playing live, ML79 FR will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Dean has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.