Chapman ML-7

[darren]

It's an infinity symbol with thick and thin strokes. Look closely at most typography. The inlay looks perfect to me.

 

[Minoin]

I don't see anything wrong with the inlay either. But it is indeed taking very long, hope Rob doesn't pull a "Majesty-ErnieBall-Tease-Fest" on us.

 

[IbbyAddict]

cant wait for sound demo from chappers!

 

[nikolix]

If they coulf provide with a set neck for 700-800 euros with hipshot nice tunners and decent pickups i would definitely give my money to him.
The ml-2 looks of very good quality and ml-1 is awarded with something i think.

Brum and Merrow are definitely the guys for it.

 

[Edika]

The inlay seems fine to me too, see Darren's answer. Let's see the prototype first before we dissect the carcass .

 

[Baggles]

I was very excited about this when I first heard about it but it has taken too long, have they even gotten that BASS they were talking about out?

Last I heard the bass design is in the final stages. Information about it is only shared with the first 100 depositors.

 

[sear]

I forgot all about this. I thought they just killed the whole thing.

Creating a project like this takes a long time. There is tons of design work, prototyping, business details to work out, etc.

 

[darren]

These things take time, guys. Especially working with an overseas company to make it a production model.

If you look at http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/15813-official-agile-erg-thread.html you'll see that it was nearly TWO YEARS from the time I came up with the initial concept to the delivery of the first run of instruments.

 

[Friendroid]

I came across Rob Chapman when the ML-1 came out. Only then I started to discover his youtube endeavors and it amazes me in a very positive way what he's been doing with his life/dream.

 

[Jonathan20022]

Yes! This is pretty exciting, and yeah it took quite some time for the ML-1 to come out, it didn't feel like that long for most of you because that was his first instrument. But when the idea first came up on Youtube it took quite some time for it to hit shelves. And Rob is a super cool and transparent guy, he's probably seething at the chance to show us the entire product!

 

[inaudio]

Apparently Chapman will be introducing 4 new models at NAMM. The two new sevens make an entrance ~5:30 :

 

[Skullet]

I'm loving the hotrod more than the 7s . Looks amazing

 

[JD27]

The Hot Rod and the ML3 7 Tele are nice.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Not a fan of the ML-2, but the ML-1 hotrod and the 2 7's...

 

[guitarmadillo]

The ML-3-7 will be mine.

 

[ElasticPancakes]

I'm going to have to find someone in the UK to send these down to me. I really want to pick up the single pickup hot rod and the non tele 7 stringer. Sucks that they won't ship to South Africa...

 

[DeathPaupiette]

The headstock design on the ML7 start is awesome ! Not really digging the overall aestethics nor the sound though

 

[Charvel7string]

awesome guitar all id do is throw some duncans or bkp in it

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

The headstock design on the ML7 start is awesome ! Not really digging the overall aestethics nor the sound though

I wouldn't be surprised if his Silverback amp wasn't designed for low-tuned brutality.

 

[Crabface]

Overall quite promising imo.
I hate the Strat style ML-7, mainly because the natural finish with a mahogany top on chapman guitars is absolutely awful and makes them look cheep as .....
The ML3-7 and the hotrod look absolutely awesome though. Actually loving the natural finish on both of them and the specs look great.
Wasnt it voted that the top wood on the ml7 would be flamed maple though?

Also, im quite sure he mentioned that if there was enough demand he'd do a limited run with an evertune bridge. Nit sure if hes gonna go thiugh with that but if he does im gonna jump on that in an instant.