I have a 2018 ML3 Pro Traditional. $800 USD brand new, and it plays like butter. The reverse headstock makes the tension on the high strings such that 10s feel like 9s (stainless frets pitch in there, too). The only small gripe is a bit of neck dive, probably due to the carved, lightweight body.
Leo Fender started of course Fender guitars so for me having the name Chapman on the headstock is not off putting for at all. What matter is how well they are made and I own three Chapmans and they are all excellent build guitars! I will be happy to buy more from them.
Great review, once USA Duncans started finding their way into imports the industry landscape changed, and for the better...the Nazgul/Sentient set is another great combo...
The standard range were built by Cor Tek Guitars (Cort) in Indonesia, the original line and later pro range were built by World Musical Instrument Co. Ltd, (WMI) Korea. Two massive names in guitar manufacture. Chapman has recently stopped these lines and as of 2024 production has moved to India. This is a bold move! Workshop models are still being made in England.
Nice one! I bought the ML1 as my first electric and dont really have a bad word to say about it. One I would really love is the baritone, so if you could do an independent review on one, I would greatly appreciate it thanks mate.
Thanks mate. Funny you say that I've been thinking of uploading some longer ambient jams i've got, the background music in my videos is 20/25 minute jams of me through a washy patch on my Headrush so could do something like that.
Amazing review James!!!! This is a great guitar ( a great set of pickups) with really great body and neck metarials. Some aesthetics I know, but really has a great balance between price and quality and looks really great 😉
I've got a ML1 Pro Hybrid with roughly the same finish, and I love it, it's one of my main "go to" guitars. I've also got the ML3 Modern - also with the Sentient and Pegasus... The latter is a prototype, so I don't play it as much...
I dont have an issue with Rob Chapman, i think things can get highly exaggerated with social media these days, maybe bad business decisions led to people turning on him, not sure, at the end of the day a good guitar is a good guitar. I just bought the ML1 standard and I literally can't fault it. The only weird thing I find about it is the headstock but that's being knit picking. I just dont like how it's parallel to the fretboard instead of the angelled back headstock, its purely astetic and doesnt affect the way it plays. Anyway I'm super happy with it, payed about $780 aud which is about 450 pounds.
Exactley, I cannot stand RUclips "Drama" and all these low effort gossip channels. I just want to chill out by messing with Guitars and bring you guys along for the ride!
I have an ML3 Pro Modern Dark Cherry Satin from 2017 or ‘18. Very well built, the fretwork is amazing. What is the controversy about Chapman? I must have missed that
Love Chapman guitar s they feel great. Maybe change name to Massaad guitar s or Hench guitars or enen Rabea guitars.but I love the whole chap toska andertons crew.
I own a Chapman ML3 Traditional. It's a fantastic guitar. That's why I'm looking at this video. After seeing this video and hearing the guitar. I just went to Zzounds and bought my second Chapman. You can deprive yourself over some woke controversy. I own two fantastic guitars.
I'll be avoiding this brand due to the controversy alone.... because the controversy is written in bold on the headstock. No offense to any fans. It's a matter of personal preference. That being said, the guitar defo pinches well above its weight for the price. From a purely guitar perspective, ignoring the brand, it's a solid axe. Yes, I've played this.
How does this guitar weigh? Heavy? Lighter side? Looking for a thinner style Tele and stumbled on these just curious if it's heavy like a Fender or ESP T-style?
Had the same disliking bout teles … and I got the same taste change bout them xD I kinda love the looks, for what ever reason that happened 🤷♂️ never played one tho. But I’m really fighting myself standing between a Blue Solar A 1.6 with Floyd and The Paleblood baritone Signature of Rabea Massaad. Both surely would have their uses in my music. But I need to pick one of them first since I’m a poor guy 🤣🤣🤣
Halo Guitars do the below model, white Baritone Tele... no experience with the brand but looks the absolute nuts! www.haloguitars.com/store/all-guitars/6-String-Guitar/SALVUS-6-R-27-EVT-WHT-HH
And what's your false perception based on? The numerous RUclipsrs that are jealous of his success and decided to make outrageous allegations to his character which he has responded to in a gentlemanly manner? Or just because everyone else says so... btw rhetorical question. I don't care where you get your misperception from. Especially since it's going to be a sheep's answer. Baaaaa
I have a 2018 ML3 Pro Traditional. $800 USD brand new, and it plays like butter. The reverse headstock makes the tension on the high strings such that 10s feel like 9s (stainless frets pitch in there, too). The only small gripe is a bit of neck dive, probably due to the carved, lightweight body.
I own one of the ML1 pro moderns, and it sounds amazing. I have had a set of Bare Knuckle Ragnoraks fitted to it.
Absolutely ... I would love to see more Chapman guitars. That looks amazing and the specs are cool .. it is now on my wish list ... thanks
Leo Fender started of course Fender guitars so for me having the name Chapman on the headstock is not off putting for at all. What matter is how well they are made and I own three Chapmans and they are all excellent build guitars! I will be happy to buy more from them.
Great review, once USA Duncans started finding their way into imports the industry landscape changed, and for the better...the Nazgul/Sentient set is another great combo...
Great pickups! thanks for watching.
The standard range were built by Cor Tek Guitars (Cort) in Indonesia, the original line and later pro range were built by World Musical Instrument Co. Ltd, (WMI) Korea. Two massive names in guitar manufacture.
Chapman has recently stopped these lines and as of 2024 production has moved to India. This is a bold move! Workshop models are still being made in England.
Nice one! I bought the ML1 as my first electric and dont really have a bad word to say about it. One I would really love is the baritone, so if you could do an independent review on one, I would greatly appreciate it thanks mate.
Absolutely love Baritone guitars!
Another great review :) Also you should definitely consider releasing some extended mixes of your ambient music as it's excellent
Thanks mate. Funny you say that I've been thinking of uploading some longer ambient jams i've got, the background music in my videos is 20/25 minute jams of me through a washy patch on my Headrush so could do something like that.
Amazing review James!!!! This is a great guitar ( a great set of pickups) with really great body and neck metarials. Some aesthetics I know, but really has a great balance between price and quality and looks really great 😉
Thanks mate always appreciate your support!
I've got a ML1 Pro Hybrid with roughly the same finish, and I love it, it's one of my main "go to" guitars. I've also got the ML3 Modern - also with the Sentient and Pegasus... The latter is a prototype, so I don't play it as much...
Nice, how did you come by the Prototype?
@@GuitarCinemaOfficial Its one of three Rob sold through a guitar shop in Malta - Band Aid Music. The owner's a great guy as well.
I dont have an issue with Rob Chapman, i think things can get highly exaggerated with social media these days, maybe bad business decisions led to people turning on him, not sure, at the end of the day a good guitar is a good guitar. I just bought the ML1 standard and I literally can't fault it. The only weird thing I find about it is the headstock but that's being knit picking. I just dont like how it's parallel to the fretboard instead of the angelled back headstock, its purely astetic and doesnt affect the way it plays. Anyway I'm super happy with it, payed about $780 aud which is about 450 pounds.
Exactley, I cannot stand RUclips "Drama" and all these low effort gossip channels. I just want to chill out by messing with Guitars and bring you guys along for the ride!
I have an ML3 Pro Modern Dark Cherry Satin from 2017 or ‘18. Very well built, the fretwork is amazing. What is the controversy about Chapman? I must have missed that
If you were to search youtube for his name and the word "exposed" you'd unfortunately find out..
@@GuitarCinemaOfficial I’ll check it out. Thanks for doing these great reviews.
@@flashbang1072 thanks for watching mate
Love Chapman guitar s they feel great. Maybe change name to Massaad guitar s or Hench guitars or enen Rabea guitars.but I love the whole chap toska andertons crew.
Love my Chapmans... If Rob blows the brand name, you can always refinish the headstock.. Lol!!
I cant find it now but I saw on a forum someone had wrapped the headstock of their Chapman in piano black vinyl, the sort of stuff you use on cars.
"If Rob blows the brand". Where have you been ? They've been on ,ife support for the last couple of years
I own a Chapman ML3 Traditional. It's a fantastic guitar. That's why I'm looking at this video.
After seeing this video and hearing the guitar. I just went to Zzounds and bought my second Chapman.
You can deprive yourself over some woke controversy.
I own two fantastic guitars.
Exactley mate, when you put the RUclips drama to one side these are market leading specs at this price point. Enjoy!
Sick review mate. Also, reverse headstocks are for the elite race...
Thanks for watching!
I'll be avoiding this brand due to the controversy alone.... because the controversy is written in bold on the headstock. No offense to any fans. It's a matter of personal preference. That being said, the guitar defo pinches well above its weight for the price. From a purely guitar perspective, ignoring the brand, it's a solid axe. Yes, I've played this.
Totally understand. It's a great guitar for the money.
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How does this guitar weigh? Heavy? Lighter side? Looking for a thinner style Tele and stumbled on these just curious if it's heavy like a Fender or ESP T-style?
Had the same disliking bout teles … and I got the same taste change bout them xD I kinda love the looks, for what ever reason that happened 🤷♂️ never played one tho. But I’m really fighting myself standing between a Blue Solar A 1.6 with Floyd and The Paleblood baritone Signature of Rabea Massaad. Both surely would have their uses in my music. But I need to pick one of them first since I’m a poor guy 🤣🤣🤣
Halo Guitars do the below model, white Baritone Tele... no experience with the brand but looks the absolute nuts!
www.haloguitars.com/store/all-guitars/6-String-Guitar/SALVUS-6-R-27-EVT-WHT-HH
I really like this guitar, and Rob Chapman seems a decent chap, but the association with Anderton's puts me off
Understand. It's a shame as it's Incredible value for money!
Chapman pro series guitars are very good.
Roasted Maple necks are always worth the extra cost!
Well if this guitar is meant for buttrock you nailed it
I'd buy a Chapman if Rob Chapman wasn't associated with it. He isn't a nice person in my opinion. And the ego .....
He certainly comes across a total bellend!
And what's your false perception based on? The numerous RUclipsrs that are jealous of his success and decided to make outrageous allegations to his character which he has responded to in a gentlemanly manner? Or just because everyone else says so... btw rhetorical question. I don't care where you get your misperception from. Especially since it's going to be a sheep's answer. Baaaaa
@@pete2sash do you have evidence to support your claim?
@@Cymba90h7 Spot the chapman shill hahahaha
I just put these pickups in my tele thinline.
They are basically incapable of sounding bad!