Chapman
56Also known as: Chapman Guitars
UnclaimedChapman Guitars is a British guitar company founded in 2009 by musician and YouTuber Rob Chapman, alongside Lee Anderton of Andertons Music Co. The brand distinguished itself from the start through a "collaborative design" process, crowdsourcing specifications and features from the guitar community before finalizing new models. The first Chapman instrument, the ML1, shipped 500 units in April 2...
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Chapman Guitars is a British guitar company founded in 2009 by musician and YouTuber Rob Chapman, alongside Lee Anderton of Andertons Music Co. The brand distinguished itself from the start through a "collaborative design" process, crowdsourcing specifications and features from the guitar community before finalizing new models. The first Chapman instrument, the ML1, shipped 500 units in April 2010 and sold out immediately. The company operates under the umbrella of Barnes & Mullins and manufactures its instruments in Indonesia and South Korea.
The lineup spans three tiers — Standard, Pro, and Signature — covering a range of electric guitar styles. Core models include the Ghost Fret (a pointed superstrat), the Law Maker (a single-cut design), the ML1 and ML2 (double-cut solidbodies), the Scout (an offset shape), the SAR63 (a semi-hollow), and the DPT. Signature models have been developed with artists including Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry, Rabea Massaad, and Peter Honoré. The company also produces amplifiers and baritone guitars.
Chapman Guitars has built a roster of artists spanning rock and metal, including members of Papa Roach, Bury Tomorrow, Alien Weaponry, Deaf Havana, Steel Panther, Swallow the Sun, and Funeral for a Friend. The brand's roots in online guitar culture and community-driven design give it a distinct identity among mid-priced electric guitar makers.
Chapman has 81 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars, Extended Range Guitars, and Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 47 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Rabea Massaad, Rob Chapman, and Rob Scallon. Most Chapman products fall in the mid-tier range — professional-grade without flagship pricing.
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