The Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML is an unmistakable signature-style electric guitar built around the aggressive ML body shape and the high-output specification associated with Dimebag Darrell.

Its dramatic Dime-O-Flame graphic, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and locking tremolo give it a strong late-'90s and 2000s metal aesthetic, while the Dimebucker bridge pickup delivers the hot, cutting response required for heavy rhythm work and lead playing.

This Pre-Owned example is in Good condition and is supplied without a case.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Dean
Model	Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Finish	Dime-O-Flame Graphic
Pickups	Dimebucker / DMT Design
Bridge	Floyd Rose-Style Locking Tremolo
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned
Case	Not Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML in Good condition.

The Good condition grade reflects a guitar that has been played and shows the normal cosmetic signs expected from previous use while remaining a strong working instrument.

No case is included.

KEY FEATURES

• Signature-inspired Dean ML design

• Dime-O-Flame graphic finish

• Mahogany body

• Set mahogany neck

• V-shaped neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• Abalone dot inlays

• 22 frets

• 24.75" scale length

• Dimebucker bridge humbucker

• DMT Design neck humbucker

• Dual-humbucker configuration

• Floyd Rose locking tremolo

• Locking nut

• Grover tuners

• DBD traction-style control knobs

• Good Pre-Owned condition

• No case included

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The Dime-O-Flame ML is not a subtle guitar. Its oversized ML body, pointed headstock and bold flame graphic make it instantly recognisable, while the pickup and tremolo configuration is aimed squarely at players who want aggressive rock and metal tones.

The combination of a hot Dimebucker bridge pickup and locking tremolo gives it the attack, sustain and pitch-control flexibility required for palm-muted rhythm work, harmonics, dive bombs and expressive lead techniques.

It also has genuine appeal for Dimebag Darrell fans and players who want something visually much more distinctive than a conventional Strat-, Tele- or Les Paul-style guitar.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Mahogany Body

The mahogany body gives the Dime-O-Flame ML a substantial solid-body foundation with the weight and resonance associated with many classic rock and metal guitars. It complements the high-output pickups well, producing a full response that remains powerful under heavier gain.

Set Mahogany Neck

The set mahogany neck provides a solid connection between neck and body and contributes to the guitar's sustained, resonant character. Its V-shaped profile gives it a distinctive feel compared with the flatter modern necks found on many contemporary metal guitars.

Rosewood Fingerboard

A rosewood fingerboard provides a familiar playing surface with a smooth feel under the fingers. Abalone dot inlays add another visual detail without distracting from the much more dramatic body graphic.

Dimebucker Bridge Pickup

The bridge position uses a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker-style high-output humbucker specification, developed around the aggressive, cutting tones associated with Dimebag Darrell. It is particularly effective for tight distorted rhythm work, screaming harmonics and high-gain lead playing.

DMT Design Neck Pickup

The neck pickup provides a thicker and smoother alternative to the bridge position, making it useful for fluid lead lines, fuller clean sounds and rhythm parts that need less bite.

Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo

The locking tremolo system allows substantial upward and downward pitch movement while the locking nut helps maintain tuning stability during more aggressive tremolo use. This makes the guitar particularly well suited to dive bombs, harmonic screams and other expressive techniques associated with Dimebag's playing style.

Grover Tuners

Grover tuners provide reliable mechanical tuning adjustment and are a well-established feature on many Dean guitars from this period.

Dime-O-Flame Graphic

The Dime-O-Flame graphic is one of the guitar's defining features, combining the angular Dean ML silhouette with a highly distinctive flame design. It gives the guitar immediate stage presence and makes it particularly appealing to collectors and Dimebag enthusiasts.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML is ideally suited to metal and hard rock players, particularly those who want a guitar with a locking tremolo, high-output bridge pickup and a highly distinctive visual identity.

It will naturally appeal to Dimebag Darrell and Pantera fans, but it also works for players who simply like the Dean ML platform and want something with more attitude than a conventional solid-body electric.

Intermediate and experienced guitarists who are already comfortable maintaining a Floyd Rose-style tremolo will get the most from the design.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The Dime-O-Flame ML is particularly well suited to heavy metal, groove metal, hard rock, thrash, alternative metal, classic metal and high-gain lead playing.

The bridge pickup is ideal for tight palm-muted riffs, pinch harmonics and aggressive rhythm work, while the neck pickup provides a fuller voice for solos and cleaner passages.

The locking tremolo further expands its lead-guitar potential, allowing dramatic pitch bends, dive bombs and flutter-style effects.

HOW IT COMPARES

Dean Dime-O-Flame ML vs Standard Dean ML

A standard Dean ML offers the same broad body concept but usually with a more conventional finish and pickup configuration. The Dime-O-Flame version adds the Dimebag-associated graphic, high-output electronics and locking tremolo specification, making it considerably more specialised towards heavy rock and metal.

Dime-O-Flame ML vs Fixed-Bridge Metal Guitar

A fixed-bridge guitar is easier to restring and retune quickly, particularly for players moving frequently between standard and drop tunings. The Dime-O-Flame ML trades some of that simplicity for the expressive range and tuning stability of a double-locking tremolo system.

Dean ML vs Traditional Double-Cut Guitar

The ML's large angular body provides a dramatically different playing and visual experience from a conventional double-cutaway design. It is much more stage-focused in appearance and immediately identifies itself with classic heavy-metal guitar styling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Dean
Model	Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML
Model Code	DBOF
Finish	Dime-O-Flame Graphic
Body Shape	Dean ML
Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Mahogany
Construction	Set Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Profile	V
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	Approx. 12"
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22
Inlays	Abalone Dot
Nut Width	1 11/16"
Nut Type	Locking
Bridge	Floyd Rose-Style Locking Tremolo
Bridge Pickup	Dimebucker
Neck Pickup	DMT Design Humbucker
Pickup Configuration	HH
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Dual Volume / Master Tone
Pickup Switching	3-Way Selector
Tuners	Grover
Control Knobs	DBD Traction Style
Case	Not Included
Condition	Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Metal and hard rock guitarists, Dimebag Darrell fans and players looking for an aggressive ML-style guitar with a locking tremolo.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level Dean, Jackson, Ibanez, Schecter and other rock-oriented electric guitars.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain amplifiers, distortion or boost pedals, noise gates, delay and modulation effects.

Our tip: Keep the guitar on a consistent string gauge and tuning where possible. A Floyd Rose-style tremolo performs best when its spring tension and string tension remain balanced.

Showroom feedback: The Dime-O-Flame ML has huge visual presence, but the specification is equally focused. The hot bridge pickup, locking tremolo and large ML platform make it feel purpose-built for heavy music rather than simply being a graphic signature guitar.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML gives you access to a distinctive Dimebag-associated model that is no longer part of Dean's standard current range.

This example is in Good condition and represents a strong option for players who want a working guitar with genuine character rather than a pristine display-only instrument.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging guitars, amplifiers, effects and other musical equipment.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music combines a large Birmingham showroom with nationwide ecommerce and knowledgeable musician-led advice, helping customers choose equipment that genuinely suits their playing style and requirements.

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• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

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• Part-exchange and trade-in service

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PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Dean Dime-O-Flame ML used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Dean Dimebag Dime-O-Flame ML in Good condition.

Is this a Dimebag Darrell model?

Yes. The Dime-O-Flame ML belongs to Dean's Dimebag range and uses styling and features closely associated with Dimebag Darrell.

What is the body made from?

The guitar uses a mahogany body.

What is the neck made from?

It has a set mahogany neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

It uses a rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays.

What is the scale length?

The Dime-O-Flame ML uses a 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses a Dimebucker bridge humbucker with a DMT Design neck humbucker.

Is the guitar active?

No. The pickup system is passive and requires no battery.

Does it have a Floyd Rose tremolo?

Yes. It uses a Floyd Rose-style double-locking tremolo system.

Does it have a locking nut?

Yes. The locking nut forms part of the tremolo system and helps maintain tuning stability during more aggressive tremolo use.

What neck profile does it have?

The set mahogany neck uses a V-shaped profile.

Does it have Grover tuners?

Yes. Grover tuners are part of the Dime-O-Flame specification.

Is this guitar suitable for metal?

Yes. Its hot bridge humbucker, locking tremolo and ML construction make it particularly well suited to metal and hard rock.

Is it suitable for clean sounds?

Yes. The neck pickup can provide fuller and smoother clean tones, although the overall design is strongly focused towards driven guitar sounds.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Good condition.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case is included.

Is a Floyd Rose suitable for changing tunings frequently?

It can be done, but a floating locking tremolo usually requires additional adjustment when changing string tension significantly. Players who switch tunings constantly may find a fixed bridge more convenient.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.