ML3
TRADITIONAL
This year sees the Renaissance of Chapman guitars ML3 standard traditional range. Whether you choose the sumptuous Gloss Black or White, 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.
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FINISHES Gloss Black, Gloss White, Tobacco Ash, Radiant Stream
BODY Mahogany with Gloss Finish
HEADSTOCK Angled Heritage Headstock
TUNERS Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
STRING NUT 42mm Graph Tech TUSQ Nut
NECK Maple with Satin Finish
NECK JOINT Recessed Bolt On
NECK SIZE WIDTH NUT 42mm, 24F 57mmNECK THICKNESS including fret height: 1F 22.5mm 12F 24.5mm
NECK PROFILE C Shape
TRUSS ROD Dual Action
FRETBOARD Macassar Ebony or Maple with Rolled Edges
FRETBOARD RADIUS 350mm (~13.5″)
FRETS 24 Jumbo Nickel Frets
FRET MARKERS Pearloid or Black Dots and Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots
12TH FRET INLAY Infinity
SCALE LENGTH 648mm (~25.5”)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)
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NECK PICKUP Chapman Vintage Tone Single Coil
MAGNET Alnico V DC RESISTANCE 7.6k ohms
BRIDGE PICKUP Chapman Angry Mule P90
MAGNET Alnico V
DC RESISTANCE 8.3k ohms
PICKUP SWITCH 3 Way Blade
CONTROLS Master Volume (250k), Master Tone (250k) -
POSITION 1 Bridge
POSITION 2 Bridge & Neck
POSITION 3 Neck
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 CONSTRUCTION
Chapman’s ML3 Traditional boasts a thin lightweight Mahogany body that serves as a superbly balanced tonal foundation for its versatile pickup selection. Whatever finish you choose, they all have ergonomically contoured lower horn and neck transition, this instrument exerts a truly high-end aesthetic.
CHAPMAN 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.
