Chapman Guitars first 8-string model the Chapman ML1-8 RS Rob Scallon in Natural finish. Made in collaboration with Rob Scallon the “internet guitar dude” and YouTube phenomenon. Also available in 6-string version ML1 RS…
The Chapman ML1-8 RS Rob Scallon features a Mahogany body with Swamp Ash wings in natural satin finish and has a contoured front carve and rear tummy-cut. The neck is also Mahogany with neck-through construction creating the ‘racing-stripe’ enhanced by the Ebony fingerboard. The neck is 26.5 inch scale length, 24 jumbo frets and has a C-shape profile. The 12th fret features the Chapman pearl ‘Infinity’ inlay and the neck has offset side dots. Pickups are a pair of Chapman Passive Agressive 8 humbuckers.
The original idea here was to make an 8 string that isn’t simply geared towards making metal but a wide array of genres with metal included. Sing you to sleep, bring the funk, djent your face off, it would excel with all these while looking the part. With inspiration from the ML-7S, I wanted a Mahogany body base with similar pickups. But what I love Mahogany for its look and tone I didn’t love its weight. So I decided to put Swamp Ash wings on the side to take off that weight. And that’s where the racing stripe kind of look came from. – Rob Scallon
Chapman ML1 RS Rob Scallon Natural Satin 6-string model
- Body: Mahogany with Swamp Ash wings
- Body contour: front upper carve and lower spoon cut, rear tummy-cut
Beutiful guitar, im in love with the thing