Lets hope Chapman can cut the mustard here on SSO! (preorderd the ML-7)

[stevexc]

Yes Folks! Chapman Guitars are on the way to the USA. For more info shoot us an email, or give us a call. We are taking pre orders.So get you fingers around one of the first in the states. Here is a list of what is on is way: ML-1 Trans Black $520 ML

$685

Awesome, that means the only supplier in my province will have it for $850 bare minimum.

 

[Les]

Awesome, that means the only supplier in my province will have it for $850 bare minimum.

I don't think Rob Chapman would choose a dealer who would do that. Part of the entire lure of his line up is the price. He does several things to keep costs down while still providing a quality instrument. You might try emailing him for details on how you could acquire one.

EDIT: Dude check his YouTube channel, there are 3 dealers in Canada now. I'm sure shipping will be reasonable.

Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck4FGNZ6_dQ

 

[pushpull7]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. I really wonder if they are as good as they look?

 

[Les]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this. I really wonder if they are as good as they look?

There are many videos about the Chapman line up, this is his first 7 string though. Well there is the super strat type and tele type ML-7. The first ML-1 came out in 2009/10 I believe. They seem to sound great and be well built. Have yet to see one in person. There is also lots of NAMM 2014 footage of the Chapman booth. Worth a look for sure. The Tone King (YouTube also) does a review as well of a couple models.

 

[Pandaonslaught]

Damn these things are cheap, do they outplay their competitors within that price range?

 

[Les]

Damn these things are cheap, do they outplay their competitors within that price range?

My understanding is that you get name brand hardware, quality construction as well as fit and finish, and options that are selected by voting of the public. So if we want a flamed maple top, we can vote. Or ebony vs rosewood vs maple fretboard. Hardtail or Floating trem. Finish or natural.

He also revealed in a youtube video that at the factory where these are made, the companies that call certain things "upgrades" and charge more, actually don't cost any more to manufacture. The Chappers passes that savings on. He also doesn't use distributors. So its factory direct to dealer.

So these guitars were built the way they are for the "people". You can vote on the current ML-3 right now which will be the newest in the Chapman line up. All in all i think hes doing a real neat thing here. Giving people what they want by asking, "hey, whaddya guys want?".

And remember, this would have been launched along side Keith Merrow too, but he was approached by Schecter right at the end of development. Keep in mind, the quality should be on par with Schecter, they are made in the same factory and the Chappers I believe has a good handle on the quality control.

 

[The Reverend]

I can't afford that sucker any time soon, but I'll definitely be looking for one around the end of the year.

 

[TuffyKohler]

jumped on the bandwagon. Pre-ordered an ML-1. Wanted a HotRod. List is full for those, still a few spots on the pre-order list for the first batch of 7's at Flipside.

I'll see how this goes, then see about a 7.

 

[Les]

jumped on the bandwagon. Pre-ordered an ML-1. Wanted a HotRod. List is full for those, still a few spots on the pre-order list for the first batch of 7's at Flipside.

I'll see how this goes, then see about a 7.

Rob Chapman apparently bought the remaining pickup stock from Seymour Duncan for those. Killer pickup (Seymour Duncan TB4 JB Trembucker). Maybe try contacting Andertons, or maybe you'll get lucky and someone will back out of their Hot Rod order!

 

[pushpull7]

If that Denver place is for real, then 100 down and 825 for the one I want is a bargain (they said june to july....plenty of time to save the coin for final delivery)

 

[Hexatticus]

very tasty looking axe! want one!

 

[Les]

If that Denver place is for real, then 100 down and 825 for the one I want is a bargain (they said june to july....plenty of time to save the coin for final delivery)

It seems like the last batch of people who ordered them from Andertons are receiving them, and now Rob is encouraging people to buy from the new dealers. Considering he picked up most of them just after NAMM 2014, and we will be getting guitars around 4 months later, id say thats pretty good. I know of a couple of deals involving new dealers of products that took more than a year!

 

[stevexc]

I don't think Rob Chapman would choose a dealer who would do that. Part of the entire lure of his line up is the price. He does several things to keep costs down while still providing a quality instrument. You might try emailing him for details on how you could acquire one.

EDIT: Dude check his YouTube channel, there are 3 dealers in Canada now. I'm sure shipping will be reasonable.

Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck4FGNZ6_dQ

I'm having trouble finding the other 2, unless you meant the 3 Guitarworks locations - Hopefully they won't price them too high, but the cynic in me expects them to based off of past experiences. Everything they sell seemed to be 10-20% higher than anywhere else.

I would be in absolute heaven if AXE or L&M started carrying Chapman, though. I've always had good experiences at both (little biased towards AXE, I only worked there for ~3.5 years).

That said, if they're reasonably priced at Guitarworks, I may end up gunning for one - if my GAS can hold out that long, haha. My buddy called the other day and was told 4-6 weeks before they show up and can give out prices.

 

[hanachanmaru]

just wonder if the ML7 is a satin body or its thinly lacquered ? any options available? ie a wenge neck ? or if we prefer to have a lacquered body ?

 

[Pikka Bird]

He also revealed in a youtube video that at the factory where these are made, the companies that call certain things "upgrades" and charge more, actually don't cost any more to manufacture. The Chappers passes that savings on. He also doesn't use distributors. So its factory direct to dealer.

I have a little tiny sprout of a memory of that too. Do you remember in which video he said it?

 

[Konfyouzd]

I like that 12th fret inlay... And actually that's one of the few teles I look at and enjoy. Something about the more traditional ones really just doesn't tickle my fancy...

 

[will_shred]

any options available? ie a wenge neck ?

Made in Korea, meant to be nothing but a barebones workhorse guitar, $700 price tag. I think you can do the math from there.

 

[hanachanmaru]

Made in Korea, meant to be nothing but a barebones workhorse guitar, $700 price tag. I think you can do the math from there.

sharks.... its almost sexy as hell with all the specs being nailed down i think its thick than any schecters ? neck and body? if only they have an option with an upcharge for a lacquered body... barebones is not going to last well...

 

[MethDetal]

posted by Ola

Ola Englund - Chapman ML7T - YouTube

 

[Neilzord]

I thought these looked awesome! .... Would be 100x more attractive with black hardware though IMO haha