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Rob Chapman on deep fake guitar competition scams

“If it’s too good to be true, it’s fake”: Rob Chapman says scam competitions featuring his image have reached a new level with AI deep fakes – and explains how to spot them

By Matt Parker published 28 March 24

A clip featuring an AI emulation of the YouTuber’s voice has prompted him to address online fakes

NAMM 2023: Chapman reveals classy new signature guitar for Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson

By Michael Astley-Brown published 15 April 23

The former PRS signature artist has cemented his relationship with Rob Chapman and co with a white ’n’ gold semi-hollow ML3

Danish Pete and his upcoming Chapman DPT signature

Chapman Guitars are working on a Peter Honoré Tele-inspired signature model

By Matt Owen published 2 March 23

Danish Pete's signature Monty's DP51 pickups, a uniquely contoured body and a brilliant Bahama Yellow finish headline the upcoming model, which will have a high-end UK and affordable Asia-built run

Chapman adds new guitars to its high-spec, mid-priced Pro Series, including baritone and 7-string options

By Matt Parker published 10 February 23

The UK-based brand expands its value-for-money production-line run with 15 new model variants

Close up for Ibanez Premium Steve Vai Universe UV70P

Best 7-string guitars: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal

By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23

Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more

Chapman Guitars’ UK-built range has been delayed again

By Matt Parker published 6 February 23

The range’s manufacturer UK Guitar Builders is now reportedly unable to fulfil orders and refunds have been offered

Chapman ML1 Workshop Series X review

By Dave Burrluck published 16 January 23

Chapman is the latest brand to take advantage of York-based UK Guitar Builders’ manufacturing facility to produce its new flagship model. We plug in the first batch

Rob Chapman now owns stakes in other US guitar and pickup firms

By Matt Parker published 4 January 23

The YouTuber and Chapman Guitars co-owner has announced two new ventures

Chapman ML1 Modern Special Run review

By Matt Owen published 3 January 23

Could this be the best Chapman ML1 Modern model to date?

Chapman ML2 Pro review

By Stuart Williams published 7 December 22

A revamped modern single-cut that proves there's more to Chapman than high-performance T-types

Chapman Guitars Made In England Workshop Series ML1 X

Chapman Guitars announces high-spec, customisable Made In England Workshop Series

By Matt Parker published 16 November 22

The UK-based brand now has a UK-made range

Ola Englund, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi, Felix Martin, Rob Chapman

Why guitar companies owned by pro players are on the rise: 5 influential guitarists share their stories

By Matt Owen published 30 May 22

Tosin Abasi, Zakk Wylde, Ola Englund, Rob Chapman and Felix Martin explore their namesake brands, and discuss what artist-led companies mean for the wider industry

Rabea Massaad: "All the opportunities I've had and the things I've achieved have come off the back of going into the world of YouTube"

By Matt Owen published 22 October 21

The online gear guru and progressive guitar player discusses his eclectic career so far, from the onset of his demoing days to headlining the prestigious Reading and Leeds Festival with Stormzy

Rabea Massaad performing live at Reading Festival

Watch Rabea Massaad’s scorching solo spot opening for Stormzy at Reading Festival

By Matt Owen published 31 August 21

The prog-rock phenom ensured Stormzy's headline set was sufficiently supercharged by way of some shred-ready runs and thunderous high-gain passages

Chapman's Battleworn models have arrived - and they look like no relic'd guitars you've ever seen before

By Richard Bienstock published 10 March 20

The seven limited-edition models are offered in Lazer Fade, Fireburst and other wild, aged finishes

The guitar world is freaking out over B-Benders again - and it's all Rob Scallon's fault

By Richard Bienstock published 3 March 20

The YouTube guitar hero teams up with I Like To Make Stuff to shine fresh light on the unsung innovation

Chapman Guitars offers sneak peek at first-ever relic’d model

By Richard Bienstock published 27 February 20

Behold the limited-edition "Battleworn" ML1 Pro

Chapman's limited-edition Ghost Fret Pro is a bloody good-looking guitar

By Richard Bienstock published 19 December 19

Guitar Center exclusive sports carved ash top and Bad Blood finish on an E-style body