At first sight, your wallet might think the ML3 Modern is just a great backup guitar. But after you play a few chords, your hands will tell a different story. The C-shaped satin maple neck with rolled edges and an ebony fretboard really stands out. It's a player's dream and outshines many guitars that cost more. If you love drop tuning, you're in luck. The self-lubricating Graph Tech Black TUSQ nut, Chapman Classic closed 18:1 tuners, and Chapman hard tail bridge work together. They give you all the tuning stability and harmonic sustain you need for the studio or live shows. Powered by the new and improved Chapman Sonorous Zerø pickups, this guitar is a perfect blend of great materials like maple, ebony, and mahogany. The front and rear spoon cuts and natural edge finish show amazing attention to detail. Specifications: Body Shape: ML3; Body Material: Flame Maple Veneer (Top), Mahogany (Body); Body Finish: Gloss; Neck Profile: 'C' Shape; Fretboard Material: Macassar Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 13.5' (350mm); Scale Length: 25.5″ (648mm); No. of Frets: 24 Jumbo frets; Fretboard Inlays: Pearl Dots with Pearl Infinity at 12th Fret; Pickups: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), Chapman Sonorous Zerø Ceramic Humbucker (Neck); Bridge: Chapman String-Through Hardtail; Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound, 10 - 46 Gauges; Tuning Machines: Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing); Hardware Finish: Black.
Using your Chapman ML3 Modern electric guitar is a breeze. Just plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. For drop tuning, use the Chapman Classic closed 18:1 tuners. They're easy to adjust and keep your guitar in tune. When you're done playing, unplug the guitar gently to avoid any damage. To keep your guitar in top shape, wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use. This helps remove sweat and dirt. Store it in a guitar case to protect it from dust and scratches. If you need to change the strings, use the Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound strings in 10 - 46 gauges. Make sure to loosen the strings slowly and follow the correct string - threading process through the Chapman String - Through Hardtail bridge. And always keep your guitar away from extreme temperatures and humidity as they can affect the wood and electronics.
