Chapman Standard series ML1 Modern Baritone Sage Green Satin

The Chapman ML1 Modern Baritone Standard is a monstrous tone machine that's perfect for guitarists who want to explore the extended range; featuring a 28" scale optimised for drop tunings! This particular ML1 comes equipped with a pair of red-hot Chapman Sonorous Zerø humbuckers, and also boasts a stunning satin finish for an understated yet elegant aesthetic.

Top it off with a rolled-edge Ebony fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and stealthy black hardware across the board — and you've struck the perfect balance between versatility and attitude!

Key Features

• Satin-Finished Maple "C" Neck — Traditional neck timber adds brightness into the sonic mix; boasting a comfortable "C" profile and a satin finish for ultra-fast playability.
• Bolt-On Construction with Recessed Neck Joint — Yields a snappy tone for an immediate note response, with recessed heel joint enabling unrestricted upper-fret access.
• Rolled-Edge Macassar Ebony Fingerboard — A luxurious and silky material with a stunning grain; enhanced with rolled edges for a smooth, played-in feel.
• 24 Jumbo Frets — Large size offers a controllable feel under the fingers, for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker Pickups — High-output humbuckers deliver immense power and clarity with plenty of punchy mid-range. Expect soaring sustain and crystal-clear highs, whether clean or distorted!
• 3-Position Pickup Switch & Coil Split — Yields 6 different sounds in total for superb tonal versatility. Access 3 full humbucking tones as standard via the pickup switch, and engage the push/pull tone knob to split their coils for 3 additional single-coil sounds.
• String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge — Enhances sustain, with individual saddles allowing for precise action and intonation settings.
• Chapman Locking Tuners — Ingenious locking mechanism makes restringing easier and means less string winds are required around the tuning posts; resulting a better tuning stability.
• Graph Tech TUSQ Nut — Low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: ML1
• Body Wood: Alder
• Top Wood: Ash Veneer
• Body Binding: Reveal
• Body Finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Shape: "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Recessed Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 711mm (28")
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony with Rolled Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm (13.5")
• Fingerboard Markers: Pearl Dots with Pearl Infinity at 12th Fret
• Frets: 24 Jumbo, Nickel
• Headstock: Angled Heritage
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL (42mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Chapman String-Through Hardtail
• Tuners: Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing)
• Strap Buttons: Chapman Classic
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky, Nickel Wound, Custom 12-60

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker
• Controls: Master Volume (500k), Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil-Split (500k), 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector Switch