electric · modern traditional
ML3 Modern
| Maker | Chapman Guitars |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom / Korea |
| Type | electric · modern traditional |
| Price | USD 999 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 2009 |
| Status | current |
A modern-traditional double-cut offered in Standard and Pro tiers, aimed at players who want a straightforward gigging guitar without custom-shop cost.
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Why it matters
Chapman built its following on direct contact with players and on pricing below the big-name equivalents, and the ML3 is the model the range is organised around. Standard and Pro tiers separate mainly by hardware, finish level and where the guitar is built, so the same outline covers a wide band of budgets. Dealer coverage is thinner than for the largest brands, which limits how many finishes are available at any one time.
Note
The modern traditional platform (Standard/Pro tiers).
Specifications
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51 in)
- Neck shape: C Shape
Before you buy
- Check which tier is listed, since Standard and Pro use different hardware
- Dealer stock varies, so finish choice is often limited
- Resale tracks the tier rather than the outline
Other opinions
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Agufish · 2021-08 · 42,933 views
“➤ Massive thanks to Chapman Guitars for sending over the guitar for us to check out together and for sponsoring the video!”
Playing demo of the ML3 Pro Modern through high-gain amps, focused on its humbucker and single-coil voices.
The Studio Rats · 2023-06 · 16,293 views
“In today's video, Paul Drew and James Ivey from The Studio Rats look at a Chapman ML3 Modern guitar.”
Studio demo of the ML3 Modern covering its build and a range of tones at gigging volume.