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Description

The Dean ML Metalman is designed to look right onstage in a metal band, and it has a single massive Dean humbucker stuck next to the bridge to make it sound right. Gets an edgy, growly tone with lots of hair.
Dean ML Metalman 4-String Bass Guitar Black
Dean ML Metalman 4-String Bass Guitar Black
Dean ML Metalman 4-String Bass Guitar Black

Features

  • Basswood body
  • Low profile maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboad
  • Bolt-on neck construction
  • 1 high-output soapbar humbucker
  • Machined tailpiece
  • Sealed die-cast tuners
  • Black hardware

Warranty

5 year parts and labor warranty against defects.

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Reviews

4.74

19 Reviews

0%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Almost Perfect

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byRJTG

    fromAZ

    Looks like received the Gibson 2" spacing for the bridge plate to the humbucker instead of the spacing shown in the item pics, was back ordered and received very late but glad I got it before became unavailable, paint is almost flawless, great Dean sound Bass with good string set !

  • As metal as you like to be!

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byChristopher

    fromundisclosed

    This bass is as nice as some costing more, just needing a change of strings and a little adjustment or two, it plays great and I love the thin neck. It sounds like a Dean should, awesome!

  • Great Price, Bad Bass

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byMax Whited

    fromKnoxville, TN

    I was very dissapointed when I got this thing in the mail. I'll just cut to the chase on this one. The bass is large, clangy, heavy, and hard to use. The bass itself has alright tone, although it's really only good for a driving sound. BUT, the one thing I WAS impressed with about it is its performance in drop tunings. It can even go into drop A. But I really don't think it's worth the tradeoff. You really won't shred on this thing. But, if you are a stage lemon and are large and like to play in drop tunings, (like several death metal bassists.) Then this is the bass for you.

  • WOW

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byJosh

    fromdetriot,michigan

    This bass is great.I love this basses sound and quality.This bass is awesome for shows.If your a hard rock person this will be amazing.Its soapbar humbucker is amazing. You will not be dissapointed.

  • awesome axe

    4

    submitted17 years ago

    bywashington g.

    frombronx, ny

    this is a very good bass .. it was a backup to my vintage warlock bass, so far it has become my primary, since my warlock is in need of minor repairs. i love the action, low profile maple neck, very fast action.the body design is wicked, (despite that im not a dimebag fan, sorry). the only things i dont like about this bass is: 1) the nut- its made of plastic. my original warlock that got stolen, (prior to the warlock i had mentioned before) had a brass nut. this will wear out sooner than expected. 2) the humbucking pickup - isn't too sensitive to tapping, hammer ons, and vibratto. you will need a pedal to boost these actions, has a good crunch to its sound tho, great for rhythm. also this bass is HUGE. not heavy just really long. despite its length, it only has a 22 fret neck. thats all. thrash till death!!!

  • awesome bass

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byJosh

    fromBurleson,TX

    This bass is awesome!!!!.I have been playing bass for 1/2 a year.What I like about the bass is that it is light,easy to play,awesome sound,and good looks. The only thing I dont like is nothing!!! It is perfect in every way!! Get it now!!

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBadbooh

    fromSan Diego CA

    Scale length?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The ML is 34".

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWyatt

    fromLA CA

    How well does this work for metal?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This works really well for metal.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTimothy

    fromPark Hills Missouri

    Is there a gig bag available for this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, but no. I have only the hard shell case

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAjax

    fromundisclosed

    Is this a full scale bass guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the ML Metalman is a full scale bass.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDiney

    fromThe Moon

    Does it djent?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. The pickups take low-end very well so any drop tuning you dive into will have a really nice punch to it.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBasicDjentleman

    fromLargo, Florida.

    Is the metalman basses such as the Z, ML, and V good for beginners that want that low growling sound? and what would be a good tuning for them with the factory strings? Amp I have for bass is the fender rumble 25 1x8 25 watt.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass would be a good choice for producing a low growling tone. It would work well tuned to standard E, Drop D or drop C tunings.