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New ML-2 including gig bag

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SKU: ML2-AS

Product Description
The Chapman ML-2 is back & now looks, sounds & plays better than ever before. With our new Korean manufacturing plant, Chapman is achieving staggering levels of quality & affordability. 3 stunning new colours plus the re-introduction of the classic natural finish, with upgraded pickups, coil tap switching and a free gig bag make the Chapman ML-2 one of the best guitars ever in this price range.

Check out the Gator Deluxe ABS Case in our related items, it snugly fits all ML-2 Chapman guitars

History of the Chapman Guitars

Back in 2009 Rob Chapman came up with the idea of collaboratively designing a guitar with his YouTube fans – over 5000 fans took part in a series of votes to decide on body style, neck profile, headstock shape, pickups & colours, and the original ML-1 was born. Originally made in China & sold as a limited edition one of run in matt black, the ML-1 sold out within 2-3 months & left 100s of fans disappointed that they didn't get one. In 2010 Rob underwent the same process to design the ML-2 – a single cut, double humbucker guitar that again sold out within 2-3 weeks of arrival. In 2012 Rob decided to take the Chapman guitar brand up market, and moved the production to Korea. The new factory introduced some new features, improved the build quality, and added new colours to the original ML designs. Whilst the “Professional/Affordable” essence of the original ML guitars still shines through, we think you'll all agree that the new ML-1 & ML-2 guitars are a significant improvement on the original designs.

Music Radar Review

Pros

Great construction, playability, tone and value for money.

Cons

Not much!

Verdict

Everything that made the original MLs so sought after is right here. Chappers has done it again - you'd be bananas not to give this guitar a whirl.

Great construction, playability, tone and value for money.

New Chapman ML-2 Specifications

Body

  • Solid mahogany body, with flame maple veneer option.
  • Hi Gloss finish on the Black Cherry, Trans Black & Amber Sunburst models & sanded natural oil stain on the Natural ML-2 (based on the original ML-2).

Neck

  • Maple neck with ebony fret board.
  • Extra Jumbo Frets.
  • 350mm (13 ¾”) Radius.
  • 43mm Nut Width (57mm at 24th fret).
  • 25” Scale Length.
  • Set neck construction.
  • Satin finish to reverse of neck with gloss finish on headstock.

Hardware & Pickups

  • HH configuration with 2 x Chapman Guitarnivore Humbucker Pickups
  • Tone Pro Bridge & tail Piece
  • TUSQ Nut
  • Grover Machine Heads
  • 3 way pickup switch with tone & 2 x volume controls – tone control is pulled out to activate coil tap.

Switching

Switch Position Without Coil Tap With Coil Tap
P1 Neck Humbucker Neck Single Coil
P2 Both Humbuckers  Both Single Coils
P3 Bridge Humbucker Bridge Single Coil 

Colour Options

  • Trans Black Flame Top
  • Black Cherry Flame Top
  • Amber Sunburst Flame Top
  • Natural Satin
  • Left handed model only available in Trans Black Flame Top

Accessories and Other Info

  • Includes Deluxe Chapman Gig Bag
  • All guitars will be strung with Daddario 10-46 strings & checked before being dispatched.

Custom Options

Please note that unlike the previous ML-1 & ML-2 guitars, there are no custom options available on these guitars – according to Rob Chapman there simply isn't anything he'd like to change!

Includes Gig Bag

The new Chapman guitars all include a premium quality, heavy-duty gig bag as pictured above. Please note the gig bag is not currently for sale separately.

Customer Reviews

4.9

19 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Peter10th Feb 2016

Guitar came well packaged and set up ready to go. Great finish and quality for the price that I paid.

Mr D Gorringe18th Jan 2016

I played guitar as youngster, and decided to take it up again seriously after 20 years barely playing, so I know guitars and I can play OK, but out of date and had not heard of Chapman Guitars or the youtube stuff. I was planning to buy a PRS SE, but tried a few others and most liked his one because of satin finish neck vs the gloss PRS. I just liked everything about it as soon as I picked it up. Leant about the company since, and think it's pretty cool. Like the wider neck, great sound, well balanced, quality finish, good materials and slick neck, different to other guitars. Ace. Only two issues: a loose screw on the lead socket, and needed minor adjustment to get rid of fret buzz, both of which Andertons would have fixed had I bothered to open it in the shop. Awesome value.

Trusted Customer25th Apr 2015

Love it! Even though I cannot play yet. My daughter has already said if she does not inherit my guitar when I die, She will kill me!

Trusted Customer9th Apr 2015

The chapman ML2 is a fantastic guitar was set up perfectly & in tune,i was a little worried about buying it as other people's review say how heavy the guitar is but ot was incredibly light (lighter than my ML1) so don't be put off buy what others say about its weight.i was going to change the pickups like I did with my ML1 & ML3 modern but don't think I will yet as I've found that the pickups are quite versatile & can play Blues,reggae,rock,metal & classic rock in other words the ML2 can do almost all styles of music as long as you play about with the amp & guitar to get tone you are after

Trusted Customer17th Feb 2015

Looks fantastic, feels great, plays great. Excellent workmanship at a very affordable price. Good work Chappers!

Trusted Customer9th Feb 2015

Super guitar. Perfect for my requirements. Great value for money. I took a close look at everything, and almost all the details have been handled on the manufacturing side. The only neg is I'm not a fan of the band of black cloth around the pickups, and if/when I change them, I suspect there may be some clearance issues given the pickup heights, and the placement of the neck pickup at the bottom of the fretboard. I had the usual no sound/sudden sound issue on the volume knobs which resolved itself with a few swift full knob rotations. Other than that... perfect. Happy happy happy. Go Chapman Guitars! Go Team Andertons!

Trusted Customer23rd Jan 2015

Love this guitar! Haven't put it down since it arrived.Great playability, tone and the finish on it is first class. I'm recommending friends take a look at Chapman guitars.

Trusted Customer12th Jan 2015

very pleased with the guitar , i like it alot , i think this one is a keeper

Trusted Customer5th Jan 2015

Easy payment and super quick shipping. Was a pleasure

Trusted Customer26th Nov 2014

Top quality guitar that feels like it should cost a lot more! I'm struggling to put it down. Feels so nice to play. Top job Rob!

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