Chapman Guitars ML-3 Modern - Rainstorm Gloss
Product Description
ML3 MODERN (SPECIAL RUN)
DESCRIPTION
This special edition of the ML3 Modern Standard, powered by a USA Seymour Duncan Pegasus in the bridge and a Sentient in the Neck. The Poplar Burl is accentuated by the high gloss Rainstorm finish above a Mahogany body, complemented by a Macassar Ebony fretboard over a maple neck. There’s a storm brewing….
FEATURES
FLAME MAPLE NECK
A Macassar Ebony fretboard on a flame maple neck, is an irresistible combination for the guitarist considering the ML3 Modern. 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 Modern Rainstorm boasts a thin lightweight Mahogany body that gives a resonant tonal foundation and is perfect for being on the road. With it’s Poplar Burl veneer top and ergonomically contoured lower horn and neck transition, this instrument is designed to convey star quality.
PICKUPS
A Seymour Duncan Pegasus humbucker in the bridge and a Sentient in the neck creates a substantial tonal breadth, and with the coil-split ability from the tone pot, this combination is perfect for any performance.
FULL SPECIFICATION
BODY
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BODY SHAPE
ML3
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BODY TOP
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish
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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
Macassar Ebony Fretboard with Rolled Edges
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FRETBOARD RADIUS
350mm (~13.5″)
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FRETS
24 Jumbo Nickel Frets
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FRET MARKERS
Pearl Side Dots and Pearl Front Dot Inlays
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12TH FRET INLAY
Pearl Infinity
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SCALE LENGTH
648mm (~25.5″)
ELECTRONICS
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NECK PICKUP
Seymour Duncan Sentient Humbucker
Magnet: Alnico 5
DC Resistance: 7.8K ohms -
BRIDGE PICKUP
Seymour Duncan Pegasus Humbucker
Magnet: Alnico 5
DC Resistance: 12.5K ohms -
PICKUP SWITCH
3 Way Blade Switch with Coil Split on Push-Pull Tone Knob
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CONTROLS
Master Volume (500k), Master Tone with Push-Pull (500k)
HARDWARE
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BRIDGE
Chapman String-Through Hardtail
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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
| Tone Knob In: | Tone Knob Out: | |
| Position 1: | Bridge | Bridge Split (Outer Coil) |
| Position 2: | Bridge + Neck | Bridge + Neck Split (Outer Coil) |
| Position 3: | Neck | Neck Split (Outer Coil) |
