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The Chapman MLB1 Pro Walnut was newly revamped in 2018, after the original Chapman bass was such a huge success! The bass now features an American Black Walnut body in a satin finish, with a beautiful maple neck with an American black walnut stripe. The neck features a comfortable C shape with an Indian ebony fingerboard with rolled edges and stainless steel frets. It's loaded with Chapman Jazz humbuckers, and has a push/pull feature on the Tone knob for expanded tone possibilities. HEADSTOCK Angled Serekh Five Headstock TUNERS: Wilkinson STRING NUT: 45mm Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Bass Nut NECK: Roasted Maple with American Black Walnut Stripe with Oil Finish NECK JOINT: Neck-Through with Volute NECK SIZE : WIDTH: NUT 45mm 24F 68mm THICKNESS: 1F 20mm 12F 23mm PROFILE: C Shape TRUSS ROD
FRETBOARD: Wenge Fretboard with Rolled Edges FRETBOARD RADIUS: 300mm FRETS: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets FRET MARKERS: Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots 12TH FRET INLAY: Pearl Infinity SCALE LENGTH: 864mm (~34") BODY TOP: Body Back Wood Only with Arched Front & Back with Oil Finish BODY BACK: American Black Walnut with Oil Finish BODY CARVES: Rear Tummy Cut, Rear Lower Spoon Cut, Rear Heel Contour BRIDGE Chapman Single String PICKUP SWITCH: Coil Split on Push-Pull Tone Knob STRAP BUTTONS: Chapman Strap Locks STRINGS: Ernie Ball Slinky, Nickel Wound Bass, 5 String, 45-130 (From Mid-2018) CASE: Chapman Pro Hard Case

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The neck is described as "pencil-like," similar to an Ibanez, contributing to a unique feel tailored for players like Dave Hollingworth.
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The Chapman MLB-1 features a neck-through-body build with a satin finish, contributing to its lightweight feel and playability.
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Features and functionality

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The bass features Bartolini pickups, offering a sound profile that's very Jazz-like with an enhanced low end, making it versatile beyond metal genres.
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The bass uses passive electronics with blendable, splittable twin humbuckers, providing versatile tonal options.
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The body design is heavily influenced by Warwick basses, which Dave Hollingworth previously used, combining elements from both Warwick and Ibanez for a distinctive hybrid feel.
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Some owners express a desire for a multiscale variant, similar to Dingwall basses, highlighting a demand for extended range models.
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Value and pricing

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While Chapman uses high-quality hardware for its price point, the instruments are comparable to USA Fender models in cost, leading to subjective opinions on their value.
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Use cases and applications

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Despite being popular for metal, the pickup blend and EQ response allow for diverse musical styles, making it a flexible choice for various genres.
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Owners appreciate the rarity of the Chapman MLB-1 since its discontinuation, adding a unique aspect to ownership.
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Despite being a first bass for some, the Chapman MLB-1 is often seen as fulfilling all their needs, even when considering models with additional features like onboard preamps or longer scales.
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