Chapman Chapman MLB1 Fan Fret Dave Hollingworth Signature Bass - Quicksand with Case 2018 - Quicksand

A rare opportunity to own the Chapman MLB1 Fan Fret DH Dave Hollingworth Signature Bass in the stunning Quicksand oil finish, complete with its original Chapman Pro hard case.

Designed in collaboration with Dave Hollingworth, bassist for Dorje and Toska, the MLB1 Fan Fret is a distinctive, high-specification instrument that combines striking exotic tonewoods, premium hardware and an ergonomic multiscale design.

These basses were produced in limited runs and are no longer part of Chapman’s regular bass lineup, making them increasingly uncommon on the used market. An excellent choice for collectors, Chapman enthusiasts and players looking for something genuinely different from the usual Fender-style basses.

Standout Features

• Rare Dave Hollingworth signature model
• Quicksand oil finish with a beautiful Mapa Burl top and Ovangkol body
• Multiscale fan-fret design with a 32.76"–35" scale length
• 26 jumbo Bell Bronze frets
• Wenge neck with contrasting Ovangkol pinstripes
• Wenge fingerboard with rolled edges
• Gold Infinity inlay at the 12th fret
• Glow-in-the-dark side-position markers
• Bartolini Jazz-style pickups
• Neck-through construction
• Wilkinson tuners and individual Chapman bridge saddles with brass saddles
• Black hardware
• Original Chapman Pro hard case included

Specifications

• Brand: Chapman Guitars
• Model: MLB1FF-DH
• Artist: Dave Hollingworth
• Finish: Quicksand oil finish
• Body: Ovangkol with Mapa Burl top
• Neck: Wenge with Ovangkol pinstripes
• Construction: Neck-through
• Neck profile: C shape
• Fingerboard: Wenge
• Fingerboard radius: 200 mm
• Frets: 26 jumbo Bell Bronze
• Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL, 38 mm
• Scale length: 32.76"–35" multiscale
• Neck pickup: Bartolini 9CBJD-S1 Jazz single coil
• Bridge pickup: Bartolini 9CBJD-L1 Jazz single coil
• Electronics: Master volume with treble-bleed circuit, blend control and master tone with push/pull
• Bridge: Chapman individual string bridge with brass saddles
• Tuners: Wilkinson
• Hardware: Black
• Strings: 4-string bass
• Country of manufacture: South Korea
• Included: Chapman Pro hard case

The fan-fret design offers a longer scale on the lower strings and a shorter scale on the higher strings, making this a particularly appealing instrument for players who want extended low-end definition while retaining a comfortable playing feel.

With its premium tonewoods, distinctive finish and artist-designed specification, the MLB1 Fan Fret DH is a standout modern bass and a rare addition to any collection.

Please see photographs for the exact condition of the bass and included accessories.