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Best 7-string guitars 2026: the ultimate guide to extended range instruments

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars

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Chapman Guitars founder Rob Chapman (right) holding a purple guitar, with Musifacts founder Brian Van Zwietering (left) holding another guitar
Chapman Guitars brings major industry player onboard as part of company restructure – and teases first-ever amp

By Janelle Borg Published

The guitar company, founded by YouTuber Rob Chapman, has undergone a string of changes in recent months

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Chapman DPT Peter Honoré
How Chapman Guitars reinvented itself with a new factory, fresh ideas and the help of industry guru Trevor Wilkinson

By Dave Burrluck Published

Teaming up with Harmony Musical Instruments in India to make their guitars, Rob Chapman's brand is ushering in a new era – and it has Trevor Wilkinson on-call as consultant

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Chapman Law Maker Baritone
“One of the most user-friendly instruments of its kind”: Chapman Law Maker Baritone review

By Amit Sharma Published

A Tele-inspired baritone bruiser that can handle all your lower range needs – and plays like a regular guitar

Electric Guitars
Chapman Law Maker Legacy
“The playability and the fast response make it a pleasure”: Chapman Law Maker Legacy review

By Dave Burrluck Published

The last Chapman guitar we reviewed was made in the UK. This new 2024 model is crafted in India. It’s time to catch up with this globe-trotting troupe

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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

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

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Chapman Chris Robertson ML3 NAMM
NAMM 2023: Chapman reveals classy new signature guitar for Black Stone Cherry’s Chris Robertson

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

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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Danish Pete and his upcoming Chapman DPT signature
Chapman Guitars are working on a Peter Honoré Tele-inspired signature model

By Matt Owen Published

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

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

By Matt Parker Published

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

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Chapman ML1 Workshop Series X
Chapman Guitars’ UK-built range has been delayed again

By Matt Parker Published

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

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