ML3 Traditional
Description
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.
Features
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.




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Full Specification
Body
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BODY SHAPE
ML3
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BODY BACK
Mahogany with Gloss Finish
Neck
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HEADSTOCK
Straight Heritage Headstock
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TUNERS
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
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STRING NUT
42mm Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Nut
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STRING RETAINER
Vintage String Retainers
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NECK
Maple with Satin Finish
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NECK JOINT
Recessed Bolt-on Neck
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NECK SIZE
WIDTH: NUT 42mm, 22F 57mm
THICKNESS including fret height: 1F 22.5mm 12F 24.5mm -
NECK PROFILE
C Shape
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TRUSS ROD
Dual Action
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FRETBOARD
Maple Fretboard with Rolled Edges
Macassar Ebony Fretboard with Rolled Edges
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FRETBOARD RADIUS
240mm
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FRETS
22 Jumbo Nickel Frets
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FRET MARKERS
Black Side Dots and Black Front Dot Inlays
Pearl Side Dots and Black Front Dot Inlays
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12TH FRET INLAY
Black Infinity
Black Infinity
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SCALE LENGTH
648mm (~25.5″)
Electronics
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PICKUP SWITCH
3 Way Blade Switch
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CONTROLS
Master Volume (250k), Master Tone (250k)
Hardware
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BRIDGE
Chapman String-Through T-Style
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STRAP BUTTONS
Chapman Classic Strap Buttons
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STRINGS
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)
Pickup Switching
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POSITION 1
Bridge
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POSITION 2
Bridge + Neck
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POSITION 3
Neck