Chapman Guitars ML1

SCOUT

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A person wearing glasses and a dark jacket, standing against a leafy background in outdoor daylight.

LEGACY

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Introducing the Chapman Scout Legacy.

The silhouette is familiar, but the Scout Legacy takes that shape into new territory with a focus on what today’s guitarist actually needs.

Equipped with all the new features designed for live players, paired with dual humbuckers, and with a neck shaped to balance modern comfort with classic substance. It’s made for guitarists who need a tool that stays with them, reacts instantly, and encourages more from every note.

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FEATURES

ALL ROSEWOOD NECK

The Scout Legacy’s Rosewood neck and fingerboard create an exceptional playing feel, making each note resonate with warmth and clarity. With a 25.5” scale length and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, this guitar is designed for precision and versatility.

PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION

Crafted from Alder with a Flame Maple veneer, the Scout Legacy is a visual and auditory delight. The gloss finish accentuates the wood’s natural beauty. Ergonomically contoured for maximum comfort and playability.

CHAPMAN PICKUPS

Made in partnership with Wilkinson, a ceramic Chapman Redline Special bridge humbucker delivers aggressive, punchy tones, while a Chapman GT neck humbucker with Alnico V magnets provides a warm, expressive voice.

Chapman Guitars Scout Legacy

AVAILABLE IN 4 FINISHES

Chapman Guitars Scout Legacy

SHADOW BURST

TIGER EYE BURST

ELECTRIC SKY

BLOOD MOON

Chapman Guitars Scout Legacy
Chapman Guitars Scout Legacy

  • FINISH SHADOW BURST, TIGER EYE BURST, ELECTRIC SKY, BLOOD MOON

    BODY WOOD ALDER

    TOP VENEER FLAME MAPLE

    BINDING REVEAL


  • NECK WOOD ROSEWOOD

    FRETBOARD WOOD ROSEWOOD

    SCALE 647.7mm / 25.5"

    FRETS 22 JUMBO STAINLESS STEEL

    NUT BLACK TUSQ XL 42mm

    NECK WIDTH 1st 43mm, 12th 52mm

    NECK THICKNESS 1st 21mm, 12th 22mm

    NECK RADIUS 350mm / 14"

    NECK PROFILE C

    NECK JOINT BOLT-ON

    HEADSTOCK ANGLE 8 DEGREES

    BINDING REVEAL

    TRUSS ROD DUAL ACTION SPOKE WHEEL ADJUSTED

    FRET INLAYS INFINITY AT 12th PEARLOID

    SIDE INLAYS 2mm GLOW IN THE DARK

  • TUNERS CHAPMAN 6 IN A LINE LOCKING TUNERS

    BRIDGE CHAPMAN STRING THROUGH HARDTAIL

    POTS MASTER VOLUME A500K, MASTER TONE A500K

    CAPACITOR SPRAGUE ORANGE DROP 0.22uF

    TREBLE BLEED (0.002uF & 1/4 RESISTOR)

  • PICK CONFIG HH

    BRIDGE PU CHAPMAN REDLINE SPECIAL, BY WILKINSON

    BRIDGE PU SPEC 14.5K, CERAMIC

    NECK PU CHAPMAN GT, BY WILKINSON

    NECK PU SPEC 9.75K, ALNICO V

    SWITCH TYPE 5 WAY BLADE

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