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Description

The Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern is a striking blend of contemporary playability and classic craftsmanship tailored for today's musicians. Crafted with a mahogany body and a carved maple top, this solid body electric guitar offers rich, resonant tones perfect for a variety of musical genres. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended play, making it a reliable companion for both stage performances and studio sessions.

Equipped with a set-through neck, the ML2 Pro Modern provides seamless access to the upper frets, allowing for effortless soloing and chord transitions. The neck itself is crafted from roasted maple, known for its stability and enhanced tonal characteristics, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard adds a touch of elegance and rapid response to every note. The guitar's 24 jumbo stainless steel frets are designed for durability and precision, giving you the freedom to express your musical ideas with clarity and confidence.

This guitar features Chapman’s own custom-wound pickups, offering versatile tones ranging from warm, creamy leads to biting, articulate rhythms. The push/pull coil-split function allows you to explore a wide sonic palette, making the ML2 Pro Modern a versatile choice for any guitarist seeking to expand their sound repertoire.

Key Features:

  • Mahogany body with carved maple top
  • Set-through neck construction with roasted maple
  • Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Chapman custom-wound pickups with push/pull coil-split
  • Locking tuners for enhanced tuning stability
  • Modern, ergonomic design for comfort and playability
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern.

Build quality

  • Chapman guitars reportedly ship with 18 spare necks for every 12 guitars due to a high rate of neck breakage.

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  • Stainless steel frets are highlighted as a positive feature, but it's noted that fretwire isn't particularly costly, questioning the overall price justification.

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Comparisons

  • Preowned LTD singlecut models are suggested as superior alternatives to the Chapman ML2 Pro Modern in terms of overall quality and aesthetics within a similar price range.

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  • Chapman's ML2 Pro is often compared to Schecter guitars, which also come from Korean factories but include name-brand pickups, offering more perceived value.

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Value and pricing

  • The employee pricing at Andertons reveals a small markup on Chapman guitars compared to other brands due to ownership ties, potentially impacting perceived value.

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  • Owners express concern over Chapman's pricing strategy, noting $1099 for Korean-made guitars with offbrand pickups as expensive compared to competitors offering name-brand pickups.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Several users recommend replacing the offbrand pickups with Seymour Duncan models for improved sound quality, citing better tone and value.

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User experience

  • Some users appreciate Chapman's neck quality, noting comfort and playability as standout features, despite pricing concerns.

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Critic Reviews

Chapman ML2 Pro Modern review | MusicRadar

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Chapman Guitars' ML2 Pro Modern impresses with its sleek design and modern features at a reasonable price. Its build quality and playability stand out, offering a contemporary single-cut sound. However, the pickup mounting could use refinement, as the bridge pickup sits notably high. Despite this, the guitar's controls are intuitive, and it performs exceptionally well in modern rock settings. Overall, the ML2 Pro Modern is a great value for those seeking a modern take on the single-cut platform.

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See how Hunter Agufish uses Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern

Hunter Agufish

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Hunter has a chapman ml2 pro modern. he states it is the best looking top he has seen on a guitar of that price. he had a set of fishman killswitch engage pickups installed in the guitar

See how Jamie Oldfield uses Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern

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In the video titled "Heavy VS Actually Heavy Drop C Riff," Jamie Oldfield uses a Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern to play his favorite drop C riffs. The guitar was sent to him by Chapman shareholder Lee Anderton after Jamie demoed it for Andertons Music Co.

See how Joss Allen uses Chapman Guitars ML2 Pro Modern

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In this post Joss shows off His ml2 from chapman guitars. this guitar was given to him by his friends at chapman guitars. He put a bareknuckle pickup in the bridge of this guitar

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