Rob Chapman (musician, born 1975)

Music career

Since graduating from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) in 1995, Rob has performed in bands worldwide and acted as a session player for Universal Music on productions spanning from the blues rock of Jimi Hendrix, to the neo-classical metal of Yngwie Malmsteen. Rob’s studio experience has seen him work with iconic producers such as Eddie Kramer, Todd Burke and Nick Tauber in prestigious studios across the world.

In 2007 Rob became dedicated to building his YouTube channel full-time. He has carved a niche in viral marketing through video tuition and product demonstration. His engaging personality shines through on camera, which has seen him act as a freelancer to steer marketing campaigns and video productions for Orange Amplifiers, Marshall Amplification, Faith Guitars, World Guitars and Andertons Music.

Rob has also acted as an official clinician and demonstrator for a vast range of musical instrument products; From value ranges by Vintage Guitars and the affordable “Tiny Terror” by Orange Amplifiers, through to private stock PRS instruments and boutique Matchless amplifiers.

As a result of his success on YouTube, Rob has been invited to speak as part of a panel at numerous music shows across the UK – including Guitar Nation in 2010, and the Analogue to Digital show in 2011.

Rob ran his own guitar festival – “MonkeyFest” – which took place at Bisley Pavilion, Woking across three days in July 2011 . The event was headlined by premier UK guitar talents: Guthrie Govan, Andy James, Alex Hutchings, Sacred Mother Tongue and Godsized.

Dorje

Chapman is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the UK based band, Dorje, alongside lead guitarist Rabea Massaad, bassist Dave Hollingworth & drummer Ben Minal. They released their first EP, "Catalyst" on November 6, 2015. Dorje are well known for their modern progressive rock sound and have toured across the UK frequently. In 2014, Dorje were planned to perform at Namm Festival, but their performance was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Since then they have played in countries such Norway and numerous festival dates.

Chapman Guitars

During his time spent as a Faith Guitars clinician, Chapman was approached by the director of the parent company Barnes & Mullins, and was offered a signature guitar as part of the Gould brand. Chapman announced this news on YouTube, asking his subscribers what features they would like to see in his signature guitar. The guitar would be named the “ML1” and was the first Chapman product created through collaborative design, a unique concept inspired by the communal reach of the YouTube platform. Barnes & Mullins decided to launch the guitar through a new venture, Chapman Guitars. 500 units of the ML1 were shipped in February 2010 and sold out quickly.

Chapman Guitars has also released a variety of other guitars in the range, as well as signature models for Rabea Massaad, Lee Anderton, Rob Scallon and Chapman himself.

Anderton's

Chapman is best known for his YouTube channel and video demonstrations on behalf of Anderton's Music Store alongside his Anderton's co-owner, Lee "The Captain" Anderton.

Equipment

Chapman is the owner of his own guitar company called Chapman Guitars, Chapman has his own signature model called the ML3-RC & Ghost Fret, but also uses every guitar in the range. Rob is also known to play Gibson Les Pauls and Fender Stratocasters, PRS Guitars, Gibson Flying Vs, and Gibson SGs.

Chapman primarily uses Victory Amplification and also has his own signature amp. He is also known to play a variety of amps from Marshall, Blackstar, Peavey, Fender, and more.

Chapman is also endorsed by D'Addario, Faith Guitars, Seymour Duncan Pickups, Gravity Picks, Planet Waves, and TC Electronics.