The former PRS signature artist has cemented his relationship with Rob Chapman and co with a white ’n’ gold semi-hollow ML3
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NAMM 2023: Chapman Guitars has offered a first look at its new signature guitar for Chris Robertson of Southern hard-rockers Black Stone Cherry.
Formerly a PRS signature artist with his own Singlecut-inspired SE model, Robertson started endorsing Chapman guitars at the beginning of 2022, playing a variety of Telecaster-inspired builds.
Now his own signature Chapman ML3 has come to fruition, as demoed by a very enthusiastic Rob Chapman, who is clearly thrilled to be back at NAMM.
The Chris Robertson ML3 features an alder body with a maple top, finished in white with double gold binding right the way around the body, including the single f-hole.
A rosewood fingerboard is fitted to the maple neck, while the gold hardware really sets the whole thing off, giving it a classy White Falcon-esque aesthetic.
Given Chapman describes the guitar as “Bare Knuckle-loaded”, it’s safe to assume Chris Robertson’s signature Bare Knuckle Peacemakers – launched back in September – are onboard for hot PAF tones.
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