Dean ML79, was told it was what they call a Saggie, or Saggie crotch ML back in the early 2000s. I believe it's a 2000 to 02 model, the E serial numbers are kinda hard to pinpoint the year. Very well built ML and for a 20 year old guitar, it's in excellent condition. To be perfect the chrome V string feed trim and tuners that are chrome could use a 10 minute polish. Guitar looks great as is, but if you're super picky like I am, you may want to polish tuners. Very hard to find a guitar like this one, in this condition. In my opinion I believe these Korean Hardtails from the 2000s are a much better quality then say a newer Indonesia ML or a Chinese ML. This is basically like new old stock. It has been played but you could argue it hasn't. Check my feedback and message me with any questions. Thanks for looking. Have a great day.