The Chapman ML3 Pro Modern has always been known for its thick, powerful tone and lightning-fast playability. A super-contemporary take on the timeless T-type electric guitar, the ML3 Pro Modern comes equipped with a raft of high-performance features that are guaranteed to take your skills and sound to the next level.

Sporting a set of red-hot Seymour Duncan USA Pegasus/Sentient humbuckers that yield strong and balanced sonics, the ML3 also boasts a satin-finished roasted Maple neck with a rolled-edge Macassar Ebony fingerboard and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets — offering an addictively-smooth feel. Other noteworthy appointments include Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners, a Graph Tech TUSQ nut, and Chapman strap locks.

Key Features

• Set-Through Construction — Yields maximum sustain, with ergonomic "heeless" design providing unrestricted access to all 24 frets.
• Roasted Maple Neck — "Roasting" is a modern guitar wood treating process whereby moisture is removed from a timber to reduce its weight and increase rigidity. This makes the neck far less vulnerable to warping over time, and ensures incredible tuning stability.
• Rolled-Edge Macassar Ebony Fingerboard — A luxurious and silky material with a stunning grain; enhanced with rolled edges for a smooth, played-in feel.
• 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets — Hard-wearing and corrosion-resistant, with their wide/tall "jumbo" design offering maximum control under the fingers for effortless vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Seymour Duncan USA Pegasus/Sentient Pickups — High-output humbuckers deliver immense power and clarity with plenty of punchy mid-range. Expect soaring sustain and crystal-clear highs, whether clean or distorted!
• 5-Way "Super" Switch with Coil Split — Yields five different sounds in total for superb tonal versatility. Access three full humbucking tones, or use positions two and four to attain sparkly split-coil sounds.
• Hipshot Grip-Lock Tuners — Ingenious locking mechanism makes restringing easier and means less string winds are required around the tuning posts; resulting in better tuning stability.
• String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge — Enhances sustain, with individual saddles allowing for precise action and intonation settings.
• Graph Tech TUSQ XL Nut — Low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: ML3
• Body Wood: Basswood
• Body Top: Solid Carve
• Body Finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape: "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Set-Through with Volute
• Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony with Rolled Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm (14")
• Frets: 24 Jumbo, Stainless Steel
• Inlays: Pearl Infinity at 12th Fret
• Side Dots: Glow-In-The-Dark
• Headstock: Angled Heritage
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
• Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL
• Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware

• Bridge: Chapman String-Through Hardtail
• Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing)
• Strap Buttons: Chapman Strap Locks
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound (10-46)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Pegasus Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient Humbucker
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Way "Super" Switch with Coil-Split
• Pickup Switching: Position 1: Bridge Humbucker, Position 2: Bridge Humbucker & Neck Split (Outer Coil), Position 3: Bridge & Neck Humbuckers, Position 4: Neck Humbucker & Bridge Split (Outer Coil), Position 5: Neck Humbucker