Chapman ML3 Traditional in Radiant Stream Gloss

This year sees the Renaissance of Chapman guitars ML3 standard traditional range. Whether you choose the sumptuous Gloss Black, the timeless Tobacco Ash, or the mesmerizing Radiant Stream, you will have a trustworthy workhorse at your side. With our new modern, powerful but articulate alnico 5 pick ups, you will enjoy an incredible range of tones whether you select Chapmans “Vintage Tone” single coil or Chapmans own “Angry Mule” P90 you will not be disappointed.

MAPLE NECK

A maple fretboard on a maple neck, is an irresistible combination for the guitarist considering the ML3 Traditional. As well as the C-shaped neck carve and the rolled fretboard edges, there’s a glorious satin finish that makes this guitar smooth to play.

PREMIUM BODY CONSTRUCTION

Chapman’s ML3 Traditional boasts a thin lightweight Mahogany body that serves as a superbly balanced tonal foundation for its versatile pickup selection. Whether you choose the sleek gloss black, the veneer gloss Tobacco or Radiant Stream Ash top, they all have ergonomically contoured lower horn and neck transition, this instrument exerts a truly high-end aesthetic.

PICKUPS

With our new modern, powerful but articulate alnico 5 pick ups, you will enjoy an incredible range of tones whether you select Chapmans “Vintage Tone” single coil or Chapmans own “Angry Mule” P90 you will not be disappointed.

BODY

BODY SHAPE: ML3
BODY BACK: Mahogany with Gloss Finish

NECK

HEADSTOCK: Straight Heritage Headstock
TUNERS: Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
STRING NUT: 42mm Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Nut
STRING RETAINER: Vintage String Retainers
NECK: Maple with Satin Finish
NECK JOINT: Recessed Bolt-on Neck
NECK SIZE: WIDTH: NUT 42mm, 22F 57mm
THICKNESS including fret height: 1F 22.5mm 12F 24.5mm
NECK PROFILE: C Shape
TRUSS ROD: Dual Action
FRETBOARD: Macassar Ebony Fretboard with Rolled Edges
FRETBOARD RADIUS: 240mm
FRETS: 22 Jumbo Nickel Frets
FRET MARKERS: Pearl Side Dots and Black Front Dot Inlays
12TH FRET INLAY: Black Infinity
SCALE LENGTH: 648mm (~25.5″)

ELECTRONICS

PICKUP SWITCH: 3 Way Blade Switch
CONTROLS: Master Volume (250k), Master Tone (250k)

HARDWARE

BRIDGE: Chapman String-Through T-Style
STRAP BUTTONS: Chapman Classic Strap Buttons
STRINGS: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)

PICKUP SWITCHING

POSITION 1: Bridge
POSITION 2: Bridge + Neck
POSITION 3: Neck