(SOLD) Chapman ML2 Natural 2010
Chapman ML2, made in China in 2010, with Floyd Rose and Dimarzios. This guitar is numbered '006', it's part of the first run of 250 original ML2s out of China. Rob Chapman is an innovative UK designer, and this is one of the earliest production examples of his work. The shape is similar to a Les Paul, but with some deep contours to lighten the solid mahogany and increase playing comfort. It's intuitive in the hands: solid, fast neck, light and well balanced, easy access to upper frets. These guitars were designed as a platform for modding, and this one hasn't escaped the urge: it's got a sweet pair of passive Dimarzios and has been routed for Floyd Rose bridge. The bridge lends the guitar a heap of sustain and stability, makes a lot of sense feel-wise and opens up a whole lot of sonic possibilities. The switching allows each pickup to be split to a single coil, as well as running the coils in series or parallel; handy little options. Unique, rare, sonically rich and understatedly beautiful... great guitar!
Model: Chapman ML2
Made: China, 2010 (serial 006)
Finish: natural satin, poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: maple/mahogany three piece, ebony board, 12" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 4.050kg
Mods: Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut installed, some routing involved, pickups replaced and more switching installed
Pickups: Dimarzio PAJ Joe (neck), D-Activator (bridge) passive humbucker x2
Accessories: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and back, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, there's some rub wear and dimples on the back. The back has a couple of small dents near the back edge and on the top horn, plus some rub wear around the neck joint, bottom edge and elbow area. The sides have some rub wear around the whole body, as well as some dimples on the elbow area and bottom horn. The front has some dimples on the elbow area and near the knobs, as well as some rub wear around the horns and elbow area and some standard scuffs from play on the horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have some minor wear, 7/410 Wearing fresh 10-46 strings and ready to go.