Ten years ago Chapman Guitars launched the ML2, our own stripped-back take on a classic. A decade later we are relaunching our ML2 as a tweaked, refined and redefined model.

With our focus on tuning stability and playability, we have employed a “satisfyingly straight string angle“ via our new “Pennant” headstock design, bringing a balance of tension across the strings. All the correct ingredients are in place to deliver a variety of tones coupled with superior playability. From the Macassar ebony fretboard and our super rolled edges, to our own Chapman Stentorian Zerø, ALNICO 5Humbuckers, this beautiful satin finished singlecut will deliver everything you need to get the job done.

MAPLE & EBONY, PERFECTION

A Macassar Ebony fretboard on a flame maple neck is an irresistible combination for the guitarist considering the ML2. As well as the C-shaped neck carve and the rolled fretboard edges, there’s a glorious satin finish that makes this guitar smooth to play.

PREMIUM BODY CONSTRUCTION

Chapman’s ML2 thin lightweight Mahoghany body and satin Ash veneer is an exquisite blend of form and function and is perfect for the cross-genre musician. It’s ergonomically contoured but the shape and build also provides a balanced tonal foundation.

PICKUPS

Bristling with a pair of Chapman Stentorian Zero humbucker the tonal breadth of the Chapman ML2 is something to behold. Attain punchy, saturated sounds with a high-gain amp settings, or achieve glassy clean tones via the 3-way switch and the coil-split feature on the tone pot. Whatever the genre, the ML2 delivers!

BODY

BODY SHAPE: ML2
BODY TOP: Ash Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish
BODY BACK: Mahogany with Satin Finish

NECK

HEADSTOCK: Angled Pennant Headstock
TUNERS: Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing)
STRING NUT: 43mm Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Nut
NECK: Maple with Satin Finish
NECK JOINT: Set Neck
NECK SIZE: WIDTH: NUT 43mm, 24F 56mm
THICKNESS including fret height: 1F 20.5mm 12F 23mm
NECK PROFILE: C Shape
TRUSS ROD: Dual Action
FRETBOARD: Macassar Ebony Fretboard with Rolled Edges
FRETBOARD RADIUS: 305mm
FRETS: 24 Jumbo Nickel Frets
FRET MARKERS: Pearl Side Dots and Pearl Front Dot Inlays
12TH FRET INLAY: Pearl Infinity
SCALE LENGTH: 648mm (~25.5″)

ELECTRONICS

NECK PICKUP: Chapman Stentorian Zerø Humbucker

MAGNET: Alnico 5

OUTPUT: 9.5k ohms
BRIDGE PICKUP: Chapman Stentorian Zerø Humbucker

MAGNET: Alnico 5

OUTPUT: 14.5k ohms
PICKUP SWITCH: 3 Way Blade Switch with Coil Split on Push-Pull Tone Knob
CONTROLS: Master Volume (500k), Master Tone with Push-Pull (500k)

HARDWARE

BRIDGE: Chapman String-Through Hardtail
STRAP BUTTONS: Chapman Classic Strap Buttons
STRINGS: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10-46 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046)

PICKUP SWITCHING

POSITION 1: Bridge

Bridge Split (Outer Coil)
POSITION 2: Bridge + Neck

Bridge + Neck Both Split (Outer Coil)
POSITION 3: Neck

Neck Split (Outer Coil)

Chapman

Chapman ML2 Electric Guitar in Slate Black Satin