Dean ML 79 Floyd Electric Guitar in Duncans Black Blue Fade

The Dean ML 79 Floyd Duncans Black Blue Fade is a hard-rocking take on Dean’s iconic ML shape, loaded with genuine Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose Special tremolo for high-octane performance. With its striking black-to-blue fade finish, fast V-profile neck and rock-solid hardware, this is a purpose-built stage guitar that delivers searing tones, reliable tuning stability and effortless playability for modern metal, classic rock and everything in between.

At its core, the ML 79 Floyd pairs an Eastern mahogany body and set neck with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, giving you a rich, resonant foundation with plenty of sustain. The Seymour Duncan JB and 59 combo covers everything from tight, aggressive rhythm sounds to smooth, singing leads, while the Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut let you dive, flutter and squeal without sacrificing tuning. Finished off with Grover tuners and 22 jumbo frets, this is a workhorse instrument that invites you to play faster, bend further and push your performance to the limit.

Seymour Duncan JB and 59 Pickups

The classic pairing of a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and a 59 in the neck gives the ML 79 Floyd a wide tonal palette with plenty of output. The JB delivers punchy mids and tight lows that cut through a mix for heavy riffs and articulate leads, while the 59 offers warm, vintage-flavoured neck tones perfect for fluid solos and expressive cleans. Together, they make this guitar ready for studio sessions and live shows alike.

Floyd Rose Special Tremolo System

A Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge combined with a locking R3 nut provides the tuning stability you need for extreme whammy bar techniques. From subtle vibrato to wild dive-bombs and squeals, the bridge returns accurately to pitch, letting you perform aggressive tremolo work with confidence. The smooth feel under the hand also makes palm muting and fast picking feel natural and controlled.

Comfortable V-Profile Set Neck

The Eastern mahogany set neck features a comfortable V profile that fills the hand without feeling bulky, encouraging accurate fretting and fast runs. The 24 3/4 inch scale length and 12 inch fingerboard radius strike a familiar balance for rock and metal players, while the set-neck construction enhances sustain and note bloom, especially on big chords and soaring leads.

Stage-Ready Playability and Aesthetics

With 22 jumbo frets, pearloid dot inlays and a sleek Black Blue Fade finish, the ML 79 Floyd is built to stand out on stage and feel great under your fingers. Jumbo frets make bending and vibrato easier, while the Indian rosewood fingerboard adds a smooth, responsive playing surface. Black hardware and speed knobs complete the aggressive look, matching the guitar’s powerful sound.

• Seymour Duncan JB and 59 Humbuckers - The JB bridge and 59 neck pickups deliver a proven combination of high-output bite and vintage warmth. This gives you everything from tight, aggressive rhythm tones to smooth, expressive leads, making the guitar versatile enough for multiple rock and metal styles.
• Floyd Rose Special with Locking Nut - The Floyd Rose Special tremolo and locking R3 nut work together to keep your tuning stable, even under heavy tremolo use. You can perform deep dive-bombs, flutters and pitch tricks without constantly re-tuning, so you stay focused on your playing.
• Eastern Mahogany Body and Set Neck - The all-Eastern mahogany body and set-neck construction provide a thick, resonant tone with excellent sustain. This solid tonal foundation helps every note ring out clearly, whether you are chugging low riffs or holding long, singing bends.
• Fast Neck with Jumbo Frets - A comfortable V-profile neck, 12 inch radius and 22 jumbo frets make fast runs, big bends and precise vibrato easier to execute. The Indian rosewood fingerboard feels smooth under the fingers, enhancing comfort during long rehearsals and gigs.

Body

• Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
• Top Material: Eastern Mahogany
• Top Contour: Flat Top
• Finish: Black Blue Fade

Neck

• Neck Material: Eastern Mahogany
• Neck Shape: V
• Construction: Set Neck
• Scale Length: 24 3/4 inch (629 mm)
• Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12 inch (305 mm)
• Frets: 22 Jumbo
• Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Nut: Floyd Rose R3
• Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch (43 mm)

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 59 Zebra
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Black
• Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Tone
• Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle
• Potentiometers: 500k Audio Taper

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Tremolo
• Tuners: Grover 18:1 Sealed
• Knobs: Speed
• Hardware Colour: Black