Best 22 Fret Chapman Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 22 fret Chapman electric guitars.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

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Playability 73

Sound 78

Build quality 82

Value for money 68

Overall Score 78

What our users think

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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3 Prices - New from $2,099 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mapa Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Schaller 3802 Vintage Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Schaller M6 Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro BEA

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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2. Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

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Playability 75

Sound 78

Build quality 78

Value for money 72

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Poplar Burl Solid Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Wenge neck
Wenge fretboard
Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Silo Rabea Signature Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan SL59 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Hipshot 41060 Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro BEA Baritone

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid

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Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid

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Playability 73

Sound 81

Build quality 78

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman 2-Point Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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3 Prices - New from $1,099 >
From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Basswood body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman 2-Point Tremolo bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML1 Pro Hybrid

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Black Tusq XL Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Tremolo
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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4. Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional

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Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional

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Playability 73

Sound 77

Build quality 74

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Tele-Style with Brass Saddles bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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2 Prices - New from $649 >
From Chapman's 2021 Pro series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Dark Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Tele (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Tele-Style with Brass Saddles bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Hipshot Grip-Lock Open (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Pro Traditional

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Strap Lock
Made in South Korea
No Expensive Woods
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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5. Chapman ML3 BEA Baritone

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 64

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
28"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 BEA Baritone

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Chapman ML3 BEA

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 63

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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1 Prices - Used from $2,099.98 >
From Chapman's 2021 Signature series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Satin Finish top
Alder body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Henchman Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Henchman Mini Rail Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through Hardtail bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Locking (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 BEA

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Chapman ML1 Hybrid

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Playability 70

Sound 71

Build quality 61

Value for money 72

Overall Score 67

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)

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From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Chapman Venus Witch Zerø Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Venus Witch Zerø Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman 2-Point Tremolo with Steel Block bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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4 Prices - New from $519 >
From Chapman's 2021 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Quilted Maple Veneer On Flat Top with Gloss Finish top
Mahogany body
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour neck
Roasted Maple – Medium Colour fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Sonorous Zerø Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Chapman Venus Witch Zerø Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Chapman Venus Witch Zerø Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Chapman 2-Point Tremolo with Steel Block bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML1 Hybrid

Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Coil Split Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Chapman ML3 Traditional

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Playability 72

Sound 66

Build quality 57

Value for money 75

Overall Score 65

What our users think

Neck profile shape: C (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)

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2 Prices - New from $649 >
From Chapman's 2022 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Ash top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Vintage Tone Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through T-Style bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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2 Prices - New from $649 >
From Chapman's 2022 Standard series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" Fretboard Radius
Ash top
Mahogany body
Maple neck
Maple fretboard
Bridge pickup: Chapman Vintage Tone Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Chapman String-Through T-Style bridge
C Shape Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Chapman Classic Closed (18:1 Gearing) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Chapman ML3 Traditional

Expensive Wood
Black Tusq XL Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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