The Chapman ML-1 Range

[@RobChappers]

Thanks so much mate, I am extremely proud of what has been achieved by the team, you guys and I guess myself! I would have never thought it would work out this good - but I am so happy that it did ;-)

[@James_Farmer]

Holy shit. That's my trans black ML1.

[@babarain99]

james farmer Cool :D

[@smacman68]

You know, I started following you about 4 or 5 years ago, and I must say, I feel like a proud father watching one of my kids grow up! Not really the same, but you know what i mean. I was like " this guy had loads of talent, lets see where it goes" Well, here we sit 5 years later and I couldn't be happier for you. I love seeing good things happen to good people. And Lee too. I know he's really a business man more than a musician, but he really has done well for himself. Cheers mate!

[@KFieLdGaming]

Ordering a trans-black ML-1 from Riff City within the next couple days. Taking a big chance since it'll be the first guitar I've ever bought without actually feeling it in my hands let alone playing it first but with all the content on youtube related to this guitar, and the recent factory tour vids you've done, it's a lot of reassurance for a U.S buyer. I mean shit, your company does more QUALITY PR stuff than the bigger brands. You rarely see guitar companies take you into the factory where all the sweat and dirty work takes place. You know what I mean? Plus you're a player, and even though I know you're in this business to make money(let's face it, it's a passion but money is money), you take a lot of pride in your product AND let the public design it. It's a refreshing brand. It's one of the first "No bullshit" guitar brands I've seen in a decade. No gaudy inlays. No gaudy abalone plastered all over the guitar. No licensed floyds(aka pieces of shit), at least you used a proper GOOD vintage style trem instead of a shit modern trem. The list goes on and on. The ONLY issue I've heard (or maybe it's a rumor, who knows) is that the fretboard turns your fingers black after playing, which leads me to believe it's too heavily stained to cover up the quality of the ebony, but hey...if it's ebony on a $400-500 instrument, you can't really complain huh..although nothing wrong with rosewood either.

[@Trooper125R]

Great guitars. I've had a trans-black ML-1 for over a year, it's from the first production run and I can assure you the thing about the fretboard is false. I've never experienced that at all. There's actually very little stain on the wood, it's mostly just the natural colour and it looks awesome, very good quality ebony. I've also got an ML-7 from the first production run, and that hasn't turned my fingers black either. On top of that, I've been to Rob's flat and played all his guitars one by one, and none of them stained my fingers :P

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

This is one of the best sounding guitars I've heard in a long while. Really open and transparent sounding. The CAP-10 is going to be fucking epic and I can't wait to get hold of my pre-ordered one.

[@RobChappers]

Yes sir, all of them utilising our very clever wiring and the coil tap ;-)

[@shap467]

That antique sunburst ML-1 looks so sick! Can't even imagine how awesome it would look with a black scratchplate!

[@lordsong7]

I love the tone of the single coil bridge and the middle position. Sounds really nice and clear while retaining richness.

[@RobChappers]

The Silverback Rob Chapman signature amplifier will be available globally from Victory Amplification ;-)

[@Martyr9991]

That antique sunburst one... I'm gonna have to get me one of those... That's gorgeous.

[@Lemmysfinger]

Yes. Putting a wooden block tight between the back of the trem block and the back of the cavity transfers more vibration into the body. It adds sustain and adds a slightly more solid tone if that makes sense. It just needs to be a nice tight fit so that it wedges in there. Try it and see. If you dont like the tone its easily reversed.

[@egorgavriushkin9230]

I own a Dean Z 1980 made in USA and recently got the ML-1 (the one from lost 21). Damn, chapman just rekt my dean, cause it has so much more sustain and more harmonics in it. Also, no matter that ml1 is made of mahagony (1 piece btw, what's barely seen on guitars nowdays, even on the gibson's, esp or whatever) it hasn't that fuzzy, buzzy sound on low tunings, it sounds pretty modern. And the price is just unbelievable. I really hope that Chapman guitars would go in masses worldwide. Good job Rob!

[@DiscoDevilDog]

The ML-1 with the natural top, and satin black back/sides. That is a SEXY finish!!

[@M_1_Re]

Thank you for the getting back to me you're awesome man im so excited to get one of them!! =D

[@alistairsole3838]

By the way Rob, Dorje - Zero live at the bodega wad truly moving excellent song with brilliant vocals, just proves that you don't have to have a guitar in your hand all the time! Keep up the good work :-)

[@PedroDuarteWR]

Thanks for the update Rob, was waiting for it!

[@fynnpardoe]

I was just thinking to myself how much I wanted an ML-1 video... Creepy.. Beautiful guitars sir, doing this nation proud ;-)

[@Peson]

The antique sunburst looks soooo damn awesome with the black headstock!!!!

[@neilomac]

W120189ML-1 is in my lap right now, and we are getting along swimmingly. Cheers Rob & Lee and those fine Korean guitarsmiths on crafting me a fine instrument. :-D

[@TheAndyPKay]

I have promised myself that if I can obtain even the most modest guitar playing ability by this time next year I shall treat myself to a trans black ML1 :)

[@TheUnclewal]

Hi. Nice demo Chappers! My trans black ML1 is in transit and, because of the Easter break, is due on Tuesday. I'm hoping it'll be, and sure it will be, worth the wait. I'll post a vid of my unveiling of the guitar and the sounds I get thru my Line6 amp. Can't wait! Thanks Chappers.

[@Notonmonday]

Love Rob's tone in this. A lot. Much more than when he's got his sig tele shape too. There's just something about that ML-1.

[@LikeFreakingEpic]

BEEN WAITING ALL WEEKEND FOR THIS!!!!!!

[@RobChappers]

Hi dude, just seen the video -- I have to admit you are right that is my riff, not a lot I can do about it to be honest, the chord changes and the lyrics are completely different I guess this is just what happens in the music industry nowadays...

[@Alte_Rego]

It's very easy! Also, I believe (like most guitars) that these have fret "dots" on the side of the fretboard, that tell you where to go,

[@RobChappers]

Please Like This Comment! While I was on tour and taking care of some other important business ML-7 was on hold. I am now back and ready to go - spoke to Keith a few days ago on email and we will be kicking it all off agin very soon ;-) ML-7 here we come \m/

The magical powers of the legendary antique sunburst ML-1 from Chapman guitars (who make Chapman guitars) can turn Rob into Dave for a split second... Amazing :)

[@wjwmorrow]

Lewis: Sorry for the slow reply. Thanks for that information -very interesting and useful to know.

[@lewiswardguitarist]

That natural sounds fucking wicked! So glad i ordered that one. It should be here soon cos its in this shipment!

[@Olyy]

That intro is fantastic!

[@gingerrussell]

OMG that antique sunburst ML1 looks amazing!

[@SuperAntonio182]

Holy shit Chappers! the cleans are unbelievable.... clean! haha i love it, definitely working to buy a possible ML-3 if its SGesque :)

[@Lemmysfinger]

Really impressed with my ML-1 Chappers. I'm not going to say its better than this or that, it's just a good guitar man and at a great price. Seriously well done mate. I hope you sell a shit load because it deserves to.

[@jasonnightmare]

It does - the push-pull pot changes the way the 3 way works, so you get pretty much all combos, except the middle coil on it's own.

[@sparrowsblade]

Cant wait for my trans black ml1 its arriving tomorrow thanks Chappers you rock bro !!!!!!

[@ryanjacko1]

haha that 'stinger' transition to Dave was great!

[@alistairsole3838]

An awesome sounding guitar and looks absolutely stunning in see thru black, just hope I get mine soon!!!

[@VitorDuzarte]

Yes it was. The ghost fret was released when chapman guitars were still new and unknown. I think they should start making them again.

[@MetalGuitarGuy]

those cleans tones are so lovely...

[@clayy000]

I love the single coils on this, I can't wait to buy one soon

[@EclipseAtDusk]

I also prefer the aesthetic of the non-matching headstock to a matching one. On the ML-2, they need to match, but on this - it works.

[@RobChappers]

Unfortunately no one purchased a Ghost Fret so it was discontinued.

[@RobChappers]

ML-7 is back on it's feet - new update soon ;-)

[@cderycke]

Playings back on it dude! Awesome

[@kingstumble]

I am an occasional fretless bass player and my bass has no frets(obviously!),no fret markers,nothing at all--it's just blank ebony.But it does have strategically placed dots on the side which help. I can very quickly adapt to it after playing a fretted instrument.If I can anybody can,so go for it!

[@ajallaf]

I personally like the black head stocks. Really cool guitars Rob.

[@RobChappers]

Thanks dude, that is Majesty from my album Bare Bones on iTunes ;-)

[@MrDinkydink]

It does, check out a video rob did on the switching of the ML1 Reissues. It's not identical to a Strat. Pull-out tone pot and the 3 way switch gives you 6 different switching arrangements

[@AaronGarcia21045]

same here again. 13 and I want the ML-1 natural. probably getting it this year

[@R0BERTMAY]

I want one soooo bad! With a scalloped fret board!!! Wish list 2013!! Love your vids chappers. Huge fan!!

[@theArchive1O]

Selling my Fender Telecaster FMT to get one of the sexy Antique Burst ML-1s ALso going to be my first official new guitar. Hella Excited

[@JPMusiclife]

I'm anxiously waiting for my antique sunburst!!!! Looks like an 80's wet dream! Lol

[@BanannaThug]

7:40 and that my friends, is the reason I am SO buying one of these.

[@MilitantOldLady]

Makes sense. My advice to you, towels are a thing....also socks. Some people say their palms sweat when barefoot for some reason.

[@529ark]

i can't wait to get mine !! LEFT TRANS BLACK FOR THE WIN

[@DocPopulus]

Nice to see that you've made yet another stratocaster ...

[@lewiswhatley687]

I watched an interview where purple quoted summertime as the inspiration for Black Knight, so im guessing thats where "the blues magoos" were inspired too.

[@NoveltySpoon]

Sounds and looks phenomenal, proper smart guitar!!

[@Funnytown127]

Rob i swear in every video you play that riff from Majesty haha very beautiful :) keep up the good work \m/

[@RNAMusic]

Dave. Pirate teched his way into the video. Nice.

[@TheFoilsMusic]

It's called Majesty, It's on Rob's solo album. "Bare Bones".

[@Lemmysfinger]

Yes there are markers on the side of the board. It isn't as big a problem as you would imagine. You'll get used to it pretty quickly.

[@CoolspyGaming]

Suddenly, A wild Dave Appeared!

[@AnthonyLosty]

Got my trans black ML-1, once I set it up it was the nicest guitar I have ever played :D

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

You can have coil tapped humbuckers made, but they're pretty uncommon. You'd add a wire (tap) halfway through winding the first coil, then halfway through winding the second. A split simply adds a wire (or two) between the two coils, but I digress.

[@100PercentJoseph]

I would buy the shit out of a Chapman bass.

[@SagaMediaNet]

Only 3 days to go... can't wait. Thursday just can't come quick enough.

[@Traser13]

It has a push/pull pot. With the pot in it is HSS and with it tapped there are further funky options.

[@mckay91095]

What a killer guitar!! I love the HSS configuration, because of the versatility. But I do have a question, why is the Pup selector a three way instead of a five way?

[@cullencohan8712]

i wish it had 24 frets

[@HshSlngngSlshr1]

I'm looking forward to a chapman super-strat (soloist)! That will be a must have!

[@MayonnaiseMan3]

my favorite part about this video is that Rob shows us the switches go this way AND that way, lol

[@DanPeatGuitar]

Elliott I always find your comments on Chappers videos

[@Weirdwest805]

I am digging the new headstock revision. Also will there ever be a ML-1 with 2 humbuckers with a fixed bridge with out a middle pickup?

[@martduchatteau388]

I like the headstock ! I don't care about matching the colours. this guitar is so awesome

[@Lemmysfinger]

Just hardtail one. You can put 4-5 springs on it and screw the claw in so the bridge sits tight, or if you really want to do it insert a piece of hardwood tight between the back of the block and the guitars body. My main strat has the wood block method and it resonates like mad. Either way the ML-1 sounds dark and fat.

[@ChrisBonJovi]

Hey Rob, is production of these guitars going to be a limited thing, or are you (to the best of your knowledge) going to just keep churning them out? Because I'd love to buy one but it's not going to be financially possible in the near future, I was just wondering if someday I'd still be able to buy a Chapman guitar.

[@WarrenStylard]

I love the guitars Rob! But why the reverse tele stock? It's the only thing holding me back from buying one of these, and the ml-2 doesn't have as nice a body.

[@leoclancy3824]

The sunburst colour looks classy as! Will you ever put scratch plates on the ML-1,2,3?

[@SuburbanProject]

put my unboxing/playtest up as a response. She's a killer Chappers!

[@JoeDP25]

I actually emitted noise when I saw the antique sunburst ML-1, I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not but it's certainly perdy! :P

[@TheSamuraiApocalypse]

The lick you did at 7:00, I want to know what notes you're playing! Could please do a video where you teach licks that the fans request. That would be awesome!

[@BassDouche12]

Greetings Rob! I was just wondering how the bass-project is going?? I would love a Chappers bass guitar! Love your channel man! :DD

[@RobChappers]

Just learn to set up a S-Type trem bridge - you can hardtail it in roughly 5 minutes with a screw driver.

[@Lemmysfinger]

Actually the bridge is really good. If you set it up right (mine was set great straight out of the box) it should work fine especially with the tusq nut and grover tuners. Just remember to lube all the contact points. The only thing that lets it down from a tuning stability point of view are the butterfly string trees. They just have a bit too much friction. I replaced mine with roller string trees for about £5 and problem solved.

[@markgowans]

I think you need to update your website Rob. According to it the ML1-Pro comes with a 3 way selector switch but every video ive seen on youtube shows it as 5 way.

[@hoeckean]

Same here! except im 13 but im hoping ill hav enough by summer! good luck

[@scotty606]

Maybe its just me but seeing that pillow sitting next to him made me want to see that guitar with a full union jack on it, would be an epic limited edition

[@FlavioCastro81]

Very clever indeed!! Great guitars for the price!! Congrats.

[@_fifeusz]

Those are some great riffs you play on that trans-black Mr. Chappers, probably some new Dorje stuff? ;)

[@MrZantas]

Hey Chappers! ML-1's look amazing good job. Have a question though. Are these made in the same factory as Cort guitars?

[@corymillen8809]

ever thought of remaking the ghost as a more affordable version with see thru finishes and sunburst that could be a cool idea

[@ozzypdf]

That Amp really good! Will it be available for purchase to the public or is it made just for you?

[@Tweak-uwu]

I'd buy that AWESOME! question though, think about putting EMG's or Bare-knuckles or Blackouts in a guitar? i really want a chapman design with those pickups.

[@SagaMediaNet]

It was £1200 roughly they only made 3, Jadens recently sold for £600 to a forum member. We may see a return of one in the future and some are partitioning one but theirs no guarantee's

[@wesjett7362]

the reverse tele headstock is killer!

[@Lemmysfinger]

I was concerned about that too but tbh its not been a problem. The dots on the edge of the board are still there to guide you. There wasn't really a learning curve at all.

[@Azthatlovestherock]

i bet you're so proud man!

[@Driftuner]

ML1 is def my favorite of the bunch

[@MilitantOldLady]

because of the way they were designed to suit the people who played them and the music that was played at that time...guitar documentaries, they are a thing