+Ayrsawf Well in 2010 they were China made, now they are from Korea, and i assume that there have been a lot of changes in wood and pickup quality, so i'd say that the pricing is more than fair
Milorad Strbacki Still... would be nice if Chapman could make a nice cheap starter kit for those who just start out and don't know if it'll be a lasting thing. Would be fine if it is China made with China pricing.
I think if Dime could make something so crazy and it sells, even though he's huge, I think Rob could get away with something more tasteful and "functional". - I mean, he wouldn't be making an extreme Razorback-type of guitar, that's not his thing. - He's a lot more about being... let's say "reasonable", and I think the final product would be something a lot more accessible to a bigger audience that's looking for a functional guitar, as opposed to a shredding-machine with a "cool"-factor and one of the biggest names attached to it. - I mean, it would HAVE to be like that, but if you make a good product it will likely catch on and sell.
I like how these guitars are modern looking yet simplistic and not over the top like alot of guitars look. They look really comfortable to play too and I love the sound. I would like to buy one!
These guitars are well built. They are priced cheap, but feel and play expensive. I love my ml-1, and would recommend Chapman Guitars to any style or level player.
These guitars are exclusively hand carved by left-handed, one legged Druids from a solid block of ancient timbers unearthed from a secret location, then sealed in their case, and delivered directly to the retailer........
People who are bagging on chapman because he named the guitar after himself, I jope you know many guitar companies and guitars are named after people. One huge and obvious example is prs aka paul reed smith guitars and there are alot more
Ordered this baby yesterday at andersons. Dispatched today. Can't wait to get my hands on it, never been so excited :D Thanks you Rob (and all the community involved) for making this badass guitar! Greetings from France, Philip
I'd love to see a singlecut version of this soon! (2 humbuckers and trem),and the thing I love about this is the trem, I don't know why almost all guitar making companies forget about the vintage style trem and go for the floyd which basically kills any hope of jumping around between tunings!
This is incredible, I have never seen any guitar with that price that fulfills 98% of what I want in a guitar!! REALLY nice work! The only drawback is that it looks exactly like the guitar I currently own, all black and stuff, so I was wondering if there's any other finish available or something, because most probably I'll be in London next summer and might just by this insane machine! Thank you Mr. Chappers for this work of art!
@stihl29 Thanks mate, it was a great location to shoot at. This is actually a reduced version of a 30 minutes "Rockumentary" which I will upload in 3 parts ;-)
This may be a back handeed compliment but Rob plays so incredibly well that he would make a broom stick with a pièce of wire sound gréât...let some pimply teeager demo it!
Hey! I just stumbled upon a strange beautiful looking semi hollow "Tele" at Guitar Center Houston,that turned out to be one of yours, joined the channel. I'm liking the vibe and mojo, may get that nice looking guitar!
What is this? It's a gorgeous guitar made from quality wood and top notch hardware, crafted after many players' specs and that just kicks every guitar on its price range AND way above. Why the hell wouldn't anyone consider it the best affordable guitar...
Wow the first 10 seconds remind of that famous youtube video of that guy with the classic guitar with 10 strings that uses tapping to make this kind of special sound... very cool.
4 new chapman guitars coming out! He confirmed a remake of the ML1 and ML2, and they are releasing what i believe to be a six AND seven string tele type guitar.
Argh! I've followed you for a while and played one of these a couple of months back, not knowing it was one of yours. I was tremendously impressed and was really taken aback by the weight and sustain of the thing. I play an Ibanez Blazer, which is a pretty substantial old lump for a strat and this thing made it feel like a toy in comparison. I would have gotten it but couldn't swing the cash at the time and then some git bought it before I cold go back for it. Top guitar Chappers!
I have to say that those stock pickups sound great Rob. It's probably got alot to do with the construction as well; the chunk of mahogany with the snap of a bolt on design and Fender scale length. I would like to see the concepts applied here to some other body styles in the Chapman range. - Si
@EdMickleburgh It's made of tree wood, the finest solid one piece mahogany. That weight you feel around your neck when you strap it on is the weight of win. It actually generates it's own gravitational force and boosts the humbucker once you engage attack mode. Seriously it weighs the same as a Les Paul - Concept, take a warm sounding body, add a treble sounding neck and joint = balanced harmonious tones.
Wow looking at how far chapman guitars has come in the past four years I'm waiting to see what they are going to end up as I honestly believe that they are going to end up being as big as ibanez or something like that
@RobChappers Wow, thank you so much, Rob! That would be an honour! How's the Infinity Guitars Ghost Fret coming along? That looks like it'll be such a cool guitar! I will be keeping my eyes peeled for more info on that when you upload it. Hope you have a wonderful week! :-)
Awesome video, Rob! Beautiful camera angles and editing, too! I feel special - I got to play prototype #1! Super cool video, and can't wait to see what you and Jaden come up with, soon! :-) Amazing, as ever, Rob! :-)
Great vid Chappers, love your playing...Now I'm off to meet George Lynch at Allans music in Sydney tonight. When are you coming to Sydney o Lord of Simians
'Sup Chappers! I tried out one of the ML1s today in Anderton's, Guildford and I love the tone, I love the feel of it and I like the extra gadgets etc etc... The only problem I have is that it weighs SO MUCH! What wood is it made from?
THIS is the TRUEST TRUE REALLLY REAL way to demo a guitar. omg youmake me wanna buy 7. but i wont im good with guitars right now. ive got the 2 i want. but wat you have is great. ps i love your demos because of you im probably going to end up with an Orange and a Blackstar both
Seen one here in nowhere Ohio..aka Cincinnati Ohio at a church and knew right away it was awesome and sounded awesome.. some Nashville style kid was making it sing .. i was like whoa what is that.. he said chapman guitars.. i made a mental note.. then honestly it slipped my brain but about 3 years later i found rob chapman and andertons on youtube.. needless to say i was like HEY thats the guitar the kid was playing! So I'm taking the whole experience as a huge hint to buy a Chapman axe ! eheh :) This has been a public service announcement!
I know what you mean. I don't care for the ML2 either, but i'm looking forward to the ML3, which I believe will be a telecaster like guitar. Also, the FYBW ML1 looks awesome too. I want to buy either one when they come out. As long as the ML3 isn't a 7 string, Ill be good.
God damn Chappers, your Jesusosity is just blowing my mind. You're all "WEEDLYWEEDLYDIDDLYWEEEEEOOOO yeah that was easy." And it just makes me weep out of a combination of joy that something so badass exists and of sorrow because I will never be as sly as you are. Also, 2:00 may be my favorite thing ever. I COMMEND THEE.
WIth so many affordable guitars on the market and available second hand I'm not sure how much of a market is available. And with all the instructional vids and websites, a person can buy a second hand guitar super cheaply and customize it they way they want and make it their own and have it feel, play and sound better than guitar that is 4 times the price. Good luck Chappers.
It takes balls to do what Rob is doing, must have risked some cash to get the ball rolling, for that, he gets respect from me....I wish id done it.....and no, i dont have a ML anything.....not yet but im curious, they seem to be selling well. Good luck Rob.
I think the best standard call made on this guitar was the Wilkinson bridge. I'm going to be changing my strat bridge to one of those once I get the funds for it
Chappers, I've gone against my principle of not buying guitars off the internet and ordered one of these bad boys, for 200 quid I can't be robbed, lets hope it arrives in good nick. Great vids mate, keep up the good work Daz - South Shields.
I like the direction you are heading now mate - any idea on when the 'Ghost Fret' will be up and running? Will they be available for purchase world wide (Australia)? Do you have a spec list up and running yet? Regards, ~Ben.
Stop hatein an let the man do his thing, he probably dont even look at these comments. But congrats without a deal he cameup from nothing. If u are gonna use UA-cam as a source to what u want to get across.. to me u done well, just dont forget the kats that supported.
I would love to buy one but since I have been an Ibanez user since the rg350dx I wouldnt really buy one now since I have tried the S520 and really love the neck! ML-1 has the same price as the S520 with Dimarzio put in it and fits my style!
Hey there, LOVE your new guitar, maybe it will be my next one! How many are there still left? What kind of cheap (400GBP MAX) amp would you recommend to me, for Metallica - like sounds, and most importantly, good SOLO sounds. Currently I'm using an aweful line6 15W, that just breaks the sound when I'm soloing with distortion. Also, if I would buy the ML1, what kind of pickups would you recommend for me? I was thinking about the EMG81/85, but what about the middle pickup? Thanks!
@rouschno1 It's a 25.5 scale C type neck, I used to own an SC245 and I can tell you the PRS wide thin is a very similar cut to the ML1 neck profile so I think you'll like it. To ship one to the USA would cost you £319 which is $460 ;-)
How does this stay in tune so well with those string trees pinching the strings at the headstock? My flame-maple Tele (high-end Indonesian made) always binds at the string trees, and I'd really like to replace them with what the ML1 uses.
@coffeeflush Yes sir - We ship worldwide! And shipping is discounted, just see the more info section of this video or go to the Chapman Guitars website ;-)
Dear Chappers, Will the ML1 ever be available in ent wood? And i prefer my necks to be made from a slate/carbon-fiber composite. just wondering if these options will ever be available.
Hello there. Prior to seeing you on You Tube I had never heard of you. Have you been featured in any UK guitar magazines and have you got a record deal?
The difference is the color obviously, the natural will sounds slightly brighter I think than the painted ones because it has a wax finish instead of a polyurethane finish.
It is now 2016, the fine guitars from Chapman are now the next great thing.
+Jack Lester- George
2010 Price: £199
2016 Price: £419
+Ayrsawf Well in 2010 they were China made, now they are from Korea, and i assume that there have been a lot of changes in wood and pickup quality, so i'd say that the pricing is more than fair
Milorad Strbacki I would agree, however I never knew they used to be this cheap.
Milorad Strbacki Still... would be nice if Chapman could make a nice cheap starter kit for those who just start out and don't know if it'll be a lasting thing. Would be fine if it is China made with China pricing.
I still think they should do their very own body shape at some point... Make it a COMPLETELY custom kind of guitar.
+Mad Dek For example? I don't think too many people would buy a chapman razorback if that wasn't a body style yet.
I dunno, i guess i'm hoping they could surprise with something unique :P Just something that screams Chapman.
I think if Dime could make something so crazy and it sells, even though he's huge, I think Rob could get away with something more tasteful and "functional". - I mean, he wouldn't be making an extreme Razorback-type of guitar, that's not his thing. - He's a lot more about being... let's say "reasonable", and I think the final product would be something a lot more accessible to a bigger audience that's looking for a functional guitar, as opposed to a shredding-machine with a "cool"-factor and one of the biggest names attached to it. - I mean, it would HAVE to be like that, but if you make a good product it will likely catch on and sell.
That would mean he had to be creative, which we all know is impossible.
Practically every possible body design has been done there's not much left to do
It was a huge success, the first run was limited edition - we sold out and now have continuous runs coming very soon ;-)
None of this would be possible without UA-cam
I like how these guitars are modern looking yet simplistic and not over the top like alot of guitars look. They look really comfortable to play too and I love the sound. I would like to buy one!
your videos rocked our life!!! make more of it! we want more (and the encore goes on)..
These guitars are well built. They are priced cheap, but feel and play expensive.
I love my ml-1, and would recommend Chapman Guitars to any style or level player.
These guitars are exclusively hand carved by left-handed, one legged Druids from a solid block of ancient timbers unearthed from a secret location, then sealed in their case, and delivered directly to the retailer........
awesome..very happy for Rob and Chapman Guitars!!!
i think all Chapman guitars should be reviewed with this kinda video style
The ML-2 is a must own in plain mohagany. I must own this ax man...great job chappers....love it.
I may be crazy (and possibly alone) but I would love to see this original color brought back into the current line!
I'm with you on this one^
People who are bagging on chapman because he named the guitar after himself, I jope you know many guitar companies and guitars are named after people. One huge and obvious example is prs aka paul reed smith guitars and there are alot more
Fender, Gibson, Jackson, honestly so many companies are the name of the founder
@@lemlem35 Don't forget Kramer. Washburn is another one as is Warmoth
Ordered this baby yesterday at andersons. Dispatched today. Can't wait to get my hands on it, never been so excited :D
Thanks you Rob (and all the community involved) for making this badass guitar!
Greetings from France,
Philip
i love it how you struck the strings and it goes back straight ang gives that *CHUG* sound
Beautiful cinematography on this vid Chappers
My favorite guitarist on you tube too inspiring :) you can really tell how much this guitar means to you !
Nice job by Andy and very interesting to watch! Strange seeing it now after watching the whole ML1 thing from start to finish!! :D
first movie you've made that has made me want one.
This guitar has scream! Sounds like an amazing modifiable Guitar.Well done sir!
I'd love to see a singlecut version of this soon! (2 humbuckers and trem),and the thing I love about this is the trem, I don't know why almost all guitar making companies forget about the vintage style trem and go for the floyd which basically kills any hope of jumping around between tunings!
Nice guitar, nice price. Every home should have some!
@RobChappers But of course Andertons is the best shop that stocks the ML1 - not that I'm biased or anything!! Cheers Capt Anderton
You know what, you're probably my favorite guitarist on UA-cam.
This is incredible, I have never seen any guitar with that price that fulfills 98% of what I want in a guitar!! REALLY nice work!
The only drawback is that it looks exactly like the guitar I currently own, all black and stuff, so I was wondering if there's any other finish available or something, because most probably I'll be in London next summer and might just by this insane machine!
Thank you Mr. Chappers for this work of art!
You should look into starting up a high-end US made lineup! :D
Amazing journey, looking forward to delivery of mine
@stihl29 Thanks mate, it was a great location to shoot at. This is actually a reduced version of a 30 minutes "Rockumentary" which I will upload in 3 parts ;-)
This may be a back handeed compliment but Rob plays so incredibly well that he would make a broom stick with a pièce of wire sound gréât...let some pimply teeager demo it!
good job.. you're an inspiration to all of us..
Hey! I just stumbled upon a strange beautiful looking semi hollow "Tele" at Guitar Center Houston,that turned out to be one of yours, joined the channel. I'm liking the vibe and mojo, may get that nice looking guitar!
What is this? It's a gorgeous guitar made from quality wood and top notch hardware, crafted after many players' specs and that just kicks every guitar on its price range AND way above. Why the hell wouldn't anyone consider it the best affordable guitar...
Wow the first 10 seconds remind of that famous youtube video of that guy with the classic guitar with 10 strings that uses tapping to make this kind of special sound... very cool.
4 new chapman guitars coming out! He confirmed a remake of the ML1 and ML2, and they are releasing what i believe to be a six AND seven string tele type guitar.
Argh! I've followed you for a while and played one of these a couple of months back, not knowing it was one of yours. I was tremendously impressed and was really taken aback by the weight and sustain of the thing. I play an Ibanez Blazer, which is a pretty substantial old lump for a strat and this thing made it feel like a toy in comparison. I would have gotten it but couldn't swing the cash at the time and then some git bought it before I cold go back for it. Top guitar Chappers!
we need the second lesson to that intro song!
bring it on, Rob!
congrats rob for ur success and keep up ur awsome work ^^
@Justasssu Awesome mate! Look forward to seeing you shred on one ;-)
chappers! great vid and great play on words for metallicas some kind of monster, \m/
I have to say that those stock pickups sound great Rob. It's probably got alot to do with the construction as well; the chunk of mahogany with the snap of a bolt on design and Fender scale length. I would like to see the concepts applied here to some other body styles in the Chapman range. - Si
@EdMickleburgh It's made of tree wood, the finest solid one piece mahogany. That weight you feel around your neck when you strap it on is the weight of win. It actually generates it's own gravitational force and boosts the humbucker once you engage attack mode.
Seriously it weighs the same as a Les Paul - Concept, take a warm sounding body, add a treble sounding neck and joint = balanced harmonious tones.
Wow looking at how far chapman guitars has come in the past four years I'm waiting to see what they are going to end up as I honestly believe that they are going to end up being as big as ibanez or something like that
Such an awesome guitar, I'd really like to have one.
You really did something right here Rob!
Do a lefty and I'll buy it :)
this vid is awsome!
Tells the story, shows the skills and is awesome quality too! :)
An amazing video about an epic project, I enjoyed this a lot.. :D
@RobChappers Wow, thank you so much, Rob! That would be an honour! How's the Infinity Guitars Ghost Fret coming along? That looks like it'll be such a cool guitar! I will be keeping my eyes peeled for more info on that when you upload it. Hope you have a wonderful week! :-)
Awesome video, Rob! Beautiful camera angles and editing, too! I feel special - I got to play prototype #1! Super cool video, and can't wait to see what you and Jaden come up with, soon! :-) Amazing, as ever, Rob! :-)
Great vid Chappers, love your playing...Now I'm off to meet George Lynch at Allans music in Sydney tonight.
When are you coming to Sydney o Lord of Simians
cool... camera.. links... sounds... great job man... I´m liking of Chappers style.
Fantastic video, Rob!
Wow! This vid was great man! Awesome quality and the footage was epic win! :D
Great looking guitar man, if I ever get my hands on one, I will buy it if it plays as good as it looks.
"IT'S GOT MAH FACE ON DE BACC."
Rob Chapman.
'Sup Chappers! I tried out one of the ML1s today in Anderton's, Guildford and I love the tone, I love the feel of it and I like the extra gadgets etc etc... The only problem I have is that it weighs SO MUCH! What wood is it made from?
*nostalgia intensifies*
@rfwood77 Awesome thanks mate, it's great to get the nice feedback ;-)
THIS is the TRUEST TRUE REALLLY REAL way to demo a guitar. omg youmake me wanna buy 7. but i wont im good with guitars right now. ive got the 2 i want. but wat you have is great.
ps i love your demos because of you im probably going to end up with an Orange and a Blackstar both
Love to tone that come from it!
For only £200, I'm completely sold!
Seen one here in nowhere Ohio..aka Cincinnati Ohio at a church and knew right away it was awesome and sounded awesome.. some Nashville style kid was making it sing .. i was like whoa what is that.. he said chapman guitars.. i made a mental note.. then honestly it slipped my brain but about 3 years later i found rob chapman and andertons on youtube.. needless to say i was like HEY thats the guitar the kid was playing! So I'm taking the whole experience as a huge hint to buy a Chapman axe ! eheh :) This has been a public service announcement!
I know what you mean. I don't care for the ML2 either, but i'm looking forward to the ML3, which I believe will be a telecaster like guitar. Also, the FYBW ML1 looks awesome too. I want to buy either one when they come out. As long as the ML3 isn't a 7 string, Ill be good.
Rob, i feel strongly that you should do another run of the ML2 or something similar, i know many others will agree :D
@TheDSparky Thanks dude I appreciate that! I pretty much always tune to Eb, and sometimes I drop tune as well.
really cool camera work
Hi Rob this gtr is just lovely, I wonder about the specs on the neck ,radius , fatness ...
would you expand on it please /
Thanks !
This sound amzazing! !
God damn Chappers, your Jesusosity is just blowing my mind. You're all "WEEDLYWEEDLYDIDDLYWEEEEEOOOO yeah that was easy."
And it just makes me weep out of a combination of joy that something so badass exists and of sorrow because I will never be as sly as you are.
Also, 2:00 may be my favorite thing ever.
I COMMEND THEE.
WIth so many affordable guitars on the market and available second hand I'm not sure how much of a market is available. And with all the instructional vids and websites, a person can buy a second hand guitar super cheaply and customize it they way they want and make it their own and have it feel, play and sound better than guitar that is 4 times the price. Good luck Chappers.
Christ, those really sound nice... I wish i had a store nearby with them to try them out...
@melvinospork Thanks mate! We set out to basically shoot a small movie and I'm really happy with the results ;-)
It takes balls to do what Rob is doing, must have risked some cash to get the ball rolling, for that, he gets respect from me....I wish id done it.....and no, i dont have a ML anything.....not yet but im curious, they seem to be selling well. Good luck Rob.
If these were made in the UK, I would maybe buy one. Keep manufacturing inside the United States and our friends across the pond in the UK.
I think the best standard call made on this guitar was the Wilkinson bridge. I'm going to be changing my strat bridge to one of those once I get the funds for it
WHAT A QUALITY!
im really considering buying one of these
these guitars look awesome. for the price and specs I am considering getting one myself.
Chappers, I've gone against my principle of not buying guitars off the internet and ordered one of these bad boys, for 200 quid I can't be robbed, lets hope it arrives in good nick.
Great vids mate, keep up the good work
Daz - South Shields.
Comes the sound from the Marshall behind? Awesome distortion!
@VALKRYE2009 I was using my new setup - The Marshall JCM800 2203 with a hardwire overdrive, reverb and chorus ;-)
I am a happy man! Thanks dude. :D
looks nice mate!
DUDE @ 2:16 w👀👀We need an extended version of that RIFFAGE boss!
I like the direction you are heading now mate - any idea on when the 'Ghost Fret' will be up and running? Will they be available for purchase world wide (Australia)?
Do you have a spec list up and running yet?
Regards,
~Ben.
Stop hatein an let the man do his thing, he probably dont even look at these comments. But congrats without a deal he cameup from nothing. If u are gonna use UA-cam as a source to what u want to get across.. to me u done well, just dont forget the kats that supported.
He does.
I would love to buy one but since I have been an Ibanez user since the rg350dx I wouldnt really buy one now since I have tried the S520 and really love the neck!
ML-1 has the same price as the S520 with Dimarzio put in it and fits my style!
Christ, you have like exact same guitar taste like me. Felt like ive written that... Tele for the win man.
Hey there,
LOVE your new guitar, maybe it will be my next one! How many are there still left?
What kind of cheap (400GBP MAX) amp would you recommend to me, for Metallica - like sounds, and most importantly, good SOLO sounds. Currently I'm using an aweful line6 15W, that just breaks the sound when I'm soloing with distortion.
Also, if I would buy the ML1, what kind of pickups would you recommend for me? I was thinking about the EMG81/85, but what about the middle pickup?
Thanks!
@rouschno1 It's a 25.5 scale C type neck, I used to own an SC245 and I can tell you the PRS wide thin is a very similar cut to the ML1 neck profile so I think you'll like it. To ship one to the USA would cost you £319 which is $460 ;-)
How does this stay in tune so well with those string trees pinching the strings at the headstock? My flame-maple Tele (high-end Indonesian made) always binds at the string trees, and I'd really like to replace them with what the ML1 uses.
Great vid!
@abaichmaide Ha ha me to mate, that's because Andy is shooting with his 5D - It's all super HD quality.
@coffeeflush Yes sir - We ship worldwide! And shipping is discounted, just see the more info section of this video or go to the Chapman Guitars website ;-)
It is clear which pickups are going to be on it? Paf pro, fred, d-sonic, air norton there's a lot to choose
Dear Chappers,
Will the ML1 ever be available in ent wood? And i prefer my necks to be made from a slate/carbon-fiber composite. just wondering if these options will ever be available.
Hello there. Prior to seeing you on You Tube I had never heard of you. Have you been featured in any UK guitar magazines and have you got a record deal?
Cheers from Argentina Rob! i´d love to try one, unfortunately i guess they are not sold here, hope you vist us soon!
Chappers, every time I hear you play, you always come up with some of the coolest riffs. What tuning are you in?
Cheers,
-Sparky
quick question....do the bone nuts you use come from the bodies of your vanquished enemies?
The difference is the color obviously, the natural will sounds slightly brighter I think than the painted ones because it has a wax finish instead of a polyurethane finish.
will they ever be out of production? they look teh awesomez