Matt, if I were you i'd check ebay for a month or so, for a really beat up vintage ML. They are GREAT quality and dont cost too much. If its beat up you should be able to get one for 600USD or less. Just make sure they are made before '83. If you got any questions about Deans just go to The Dean Forum, they are very helpfull over there, you might even find someone who has a Beatup ML for sale. Good luck hunting