The Irithyll Burst is a fresh take on the baritone guitar. Rabea Massaad aimed to craft a guitar with a darker, moodier, and heavier sound. It features solid Hipshot hardware and a gorgeous exotic Mapa Burl top. This 28 - inch scale ML3 BEA ITB is a versatile baritone. You can tune it much lower or use lighter strings and still use it as a low - tuned lead instrument. The Irithyll Burst finish is inspired by From Software's Dark Souls 3, referencing the dark and icy night skies of 'Irithyll Of The Boreal Valley', and it complements the guitar's detailed top beautifully. It has Rabea's signature Bare Knuckle SILO pickup in the bridge and a Seymour Duncan Little ‘59 in the neck, connected to a 5 - way super switch, offering a huge tonal variety. Rabea believes the ML3BEA guitars have reached their final form. Specifications include: ML3 BEA Baritone body shape, Poplar Burl top with Alder body, Satin body finish, C - shaped neck profile, Wenge fretboard with rolled edges, 350mm (~13.5″) fretboard radius, 711mm (~28″) scale length, 22 jumbo frets, Mother of Pearl Infinity inlay on the 12th fret, Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Alnico - 5 Humbucker in the bridge and Seymour Duncan SL59 Mini Ceramic Humbucker in the neck, Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge, Ernie Ball Super Slinky custom 12 - 60 strings, and Hipshot Grip - Lock Open tuning machines (18:1 gearing).
Using this Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone guitar is a breeze. You can easily adjust the tuning to your preference. Whether you want to go for a lower tune or use it as a lead instrument with lighter strings, it's all up to you. When it comes to playing, just strum or pick the strings like you would with any other guitar. For the best sound, make sure the 5 - way super switch is set according to the tone you're after. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to prevent any damage to the wood. Wipe it down regularly with a soft cloth to keep it looking good. When changing the strings, follow the standard procedure and use the Ernie Ball Super Slinky custom 12 - 60 strings recommended for this guitar. And don't forget to check the tuning machines occasionally to make sure they're working properly. With these tips, you'll be able to enjoy playing your Chapman guitar for a long time.
