A maple fretboard on a maple neck, is an irresistible combination for the guitarist considering the ML3 Traditional. As well as the C-shaped neck carve and the rolled fretboard edges, there’s a glorious satin finish that makes this guitar smooth to play. Chapman’s ML3 Traditional boasts a thin lightweight Mahogany body that serves as a superbly balanced tonal foundation for its versatile pickup selection. Whether you choose the sleek gloss black, the veneer gloss Tobacco or Radiant Stream Ash top, they all have ergonomically contoured lower horn and neck transition, this instrument exerts a truly high-end aesthetic. With modern, powerful but articulate alnico 5 pick ups, you will enjoy an incredible range of tones whether you select Chapmans “Vintage Tone” single coil or Chapmans own “Angry Mule” P90 you will not be disappointed.