This Booth Was Mayhem… | Chapman Guitars NAMM 2026 Walkthrough
Thinking About Guitar hits NAMM 2026 with Rob Chapman as he reveals Chapman Guitars’ new 2026 lineup and explains the “Chapman Point One” reset—new structure, new build approach and a renewed push for consistency. The walkthrough covers carbon-fibre reinforced necks, heel-access truss rod adjustment, Trevor Wilkinson-voiced pickups (with a DPT exception), Wilkinson-style hardware with locking saddles, and vintage-leaning DPT details.
Thinking About Guitar steps onto the chaotic NAMM show floor with Rob Chapman as he unveils the new 2026 guitar lineup for Chapman Guitars — and discusses a major reset for the brand with a new infrastructure, new build approach, and a fresh lineup designed to deliver classic Chapman feel with even tighter consistency.
From carbon-fibre reinforced necks and easy-access truss rod adjustment at the heel, to new pickup voicings developed with Trevor Wilkinson, this walkthrough breaks down what’s changed, what’s stayed true, and why these guitars are hitting a seriously competitive price-to-performance sweet spot.
You’ll also hear Rob talk candidly about building a modern guitar brand, defining success on your own terms, and learning to detach from online negativity.
See all of Thinking About Guitar’s NAMM 2026 coverage right here.
