I have a bunch of USA MLF Dean's from both the ghost builder(us masters)and the in-house woodshop they have now. All of them are badass. There was a time early on when Dean had issues getting a custom built EXACTLY to your specs,but those days are long gone now that everything is in-house except paint.
Ask for rolled binding. You can thank me later.
Also,try a V carved neck somewhere before you order one. You might really like it. But try one first.