Dean ML Select Electric Guitar in Quilt Top Ocean Burst

The Dean ML Select Quilt Top Ocean Burst is a high-performance rock and metal machine with a show-stopping aesthetic. Combining an Eastern Mahogany body, quilted maple top and premium Seymour Duncan pickups, it is built to deliver crushing rhythm tones, singing leads and exceptional sustain, all wrapped up in Dean’s iconic ML silhouette.

From the satin-finished V-profile neck to the Babicz bridge and Grover locking tuners, every detail is geared towards stability, comfort and tone. Whether you are riffing hard on stage or tracking in the studio, this Select Series ML gives you the feel and sound of a pro-level instrument, with looks that will turn heads the moment you open the case.

Premium Tonewoods and Iconic ML Design

An Eastern Mahogany body provides a rich, full-bodied voice with plenty of low-end punch and midrange growl, ideal for high-gain styles. The flat-top quilt maple cap not only looks stunning in its Ocean Burst finish, it also adds clarity and bite, helping your notes cut through dense mixes. Combined with the aggressive ML body shape, you get a guitar that sounds as bold as it looks.

Satin V-Neck for Fast, Confident Playing

The 3-piece Eastern Mahogany neck features a comfortable V shape and a smooth satin finish, reducing friction so your hand glides effortlessly up and down the fretboard. A 24 3/4 inch scale and 22 jumbo frets on a 12 inch-radius ebony fingerboard give you a familiar, fast-playing platform for big bends, precise vibrato and intricate runs, while pearloid block inlays keep you oriented under stage lights.

Seymour Duncan SH-5 and APH-1 Pickups

This ML Select is loaded with a Seymour Duncan TB-5 in the bridge and an APH-1 in the neck, both in custom zebra with sandblasted pole pieces for a unique visual edge. The TB-5 delivers tight, aggressive attack and focused mids that excel at heavy riffing and searing solos, while the APH-1 offers smooth, musical warmth for expressive leads and cleans. With individual volume controls, a master tone and a 3-way toggle, you can dial in everything from classic rock crunch to modern high-gain saturation.

Rock-Solid Hardware and Enhanced Sustain

A Babicz bridge with V-Plate and string-through-body construction maximises string-to-body contact, enhancing sustain and note definition. Grover locking tuners with an 18:1 ratio keep your tuning stable through big bends and heavy picking, while 500k audio taper pots ensure a smooth, musical response when you roll back the controls. Five-ply body and headstock binding with single-ply neck binding complete the look with a touch of high-end class.

• Eastern Mahogany Body with Quilt Maple Top - The Eastern Mahogany body delivers depth, warmth and punch, while the quilt maple top adds brightness and definition. This classic combination gives you a powerful, articulate tone that works brilliantly with high gain and still cleans up beautifully.
• Seymour Duncan TB-5 and APH-1 Pickups - The TB-5 bridge humbucker provides tight lows and cutting mids for heavy riffs and lead work, while the APH-1 neck pickup offers smooth, singing sustain and rich, musical cleans. Together they cover everything from classic rock to modern metal with clarity and authority.
• Satin V-Profile Neck with Ebony Fingerboard - A 3-piece Eastern Mahogany neck with a V shape and satin finish gives a fast, comfortable feel that reduces hand fatigue. The ebony fingerboard with jumbo frets and a 12 inch radius makes bends, legato and fast runs feel effortless and precise.
• Babicz Bridge, String-Through Body and Grover Locking Tuners - The Babicz bridge with V-Plate and string-through design enhances sustain and resonance, while Grover locking tuners keep your tuning solid and make string changes quick and easy. 500k audio taper pots give you smooth, usable control over your volume and tone.

Body

• Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
• Top Material: Quilt Maple
• Top Contour: Flat Top
• Finish: Ocean Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: 3-piece Eastern Mahogany
• Neck Shape: V
• Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629 mm)
• Construction: Set Thru Neck
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Frets: 22 Jumbo
• Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43 mm)
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Binding: Single Ply

Hardware

• Bridge: Babicz with V-Plate
• Tailpiece: String Through Body
• Tuners: Grover Locking 18:1
• Knobs: Speed
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Body Binding: 5-ply
• Headstock Binding: 5-ply

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Custom Zebra
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-5 Custom Zebra
• Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switch: 3-way Toggle
• Potentiometers: 500k Audio Taper