Chapman ML1 Modern Standard Special Run Electric Guitar in Lightning Storm
Featuring Seymour Duncan USA Pegasus/Sentient pickups, rolled-edge Ebony fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets & Graph Tech nut!
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SKU: ML1-MOD-LTS
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Product Description
The Chapman ML1 Modern Standard is a powerful dual-humbucker electric guitar that combines classic S-type design with contemporary flair! This particular Special Run ML1 comes equipped with red-hot Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient humbuckers, and also boasts a unique "Lightning Storm" finish applied to a gorgeous Poplar Burl body top.
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
- Mahogany Body — Provides a deep and sustain-rich sound; adorned with a stunning Poplar Burl veneer top for a premium look.
- 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.
- Seymour Duncan USA Pegasus/Sentient 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.
- Graph Tech TUSQ Nut — Low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: ML1
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Poplar Burl Veneer
- Body Binding: Reveal
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Shape: "C"
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Joint: Recessed Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
- 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 Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
- Strap Buttons: Chapman Classic
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume (500k), Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil-Split (500k), 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector Switch