Chapman ML3 Standard Traditional Electric Guitar in Tobacco Ash

Chapman's take on the classic T-style reaches new heights with this iteration of the ML3 Traditional! Featuring Chapman's "Angry Mule" P90 in the neck and a "Vintage Tone" single-coil in the bridge — the ML3 Traditional offers fat yet versatile T-type tones with plenty of iconic "spank".

As part of Chapman's accessible Standard Series, the ML3 Traditional provides premium performance at an affordable price-point. With contemporary features that include rolled fingerboard edges, a Graph Tech TUSQ nut, jumbo frets and a recessed heel joint — this instrument can become your 'number 1' workhorse!

Key Features

• Lightweight Mahogany Body — Delivers a deep and sustain-rich sound; giving the pickups a broader tone. Comes adorned with a stunning Ash veneer top.
• Satin-Finished Maple Neck — Popular neck timber adds brightness into the sonic mix; boasting a comfortable "C" profile and a satin finish for ultra-fast playability.
• Rolled-Edge Fingerboard — Provides a smooth, played-in feel. No sharp fret ends here!
• 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.
• 22 Jumbo Frets — Large size offers a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Chapman Vintage Tone/Angry Mule Pickups — Single-coil/P90 combination gives you a mixture of crisp and punchy tones. Alnico 5 magnets yield a powerful yet articulate character.
• 3-Position Pickup Switch — Offers 3 sounds in total: bridge single-coil, neck P90 or a mix of the two.
• String-Through-Body Bridge — Enhances sustain, with individual saddles allowing for precise action and intonation settings.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: ML3
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top: Ash Veneer
• Body Binding: Ivoroid
• Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Recessed Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
• Fingerboard: Maple with Rolled Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 240mm (9.5")
• Fingerboard Markers: Black Dots with Infinity at 12th Fret
• Fret Size: Jumbo, Nickel
• Number of Frets: 22
• Headstock: Straight Heritage
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL (42mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Chapman String-Through T-Style
• Tuners: Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
• Strap Buttons: Chapman Classic
• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Chapman "Vintage Tone" Single-Coil (Alnico 5)
• Neck Pickup: Chapman "Angry Mule" P90 (Alnico 5)
• Controls: Volume (250k), Tone (250k), 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector Switch