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Manual for all Framus Custom Shop Guitars ENGLISH Manual_FR_CS_2015_E.indd 1 18.11.15 15:05...
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Framus brand stands for. As a pioneer, and one of the oldest electric guitar manufacturers in Europe, Framus is committed to the tradition of guitar manufacturing. Here in Markneukirchen we continue to develop our own ideas and de- signs with this awareness in mind.
Index 1) Tuners / Stringing and Tuning ® 2) Frets and the Plek -Technology 3) String Action Setup and Gauges 4) Adjustmenrt of the Trussrod 5) Nuts 6) Pickup Setup 7) Bridges and Vibratos 8) Electronics Layout for all Models AK1974 / AK 1974 S AZ10 1PU AZ10 2 PU...
1) Tuners - Stringing/Tuning Locking Tuners: All of our Framus guitars made in Germany with the exception of the ES model come standard with Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads which are famous for their tuning stability, smooth movement, and ease of use.
String gauge, playing techniques, pick gauge, string attack, are all variables that cannot be considered when performing a factory setup. Standard String Gauges (Framus Strings): 6-String 25,5” Scale Cleartone EMP 009“, 011“, 016“, 026“, 036“, 046“...
5) Nuts GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL Since June 2010 all Framus electric guitars are equipped with GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL™ nuts. Graph- Tech BLACK TUSQ XL nuts have a Teflon lubrication impregnated all the way through the material, which improves the tuning performance of the guitar significantly, especially when using a vibrato or bendings.
Panthera Stuido Supreme, Panthera 7-String, Diablo 7-String or Custom Shop, ES 90/Humbucker, Idolmaker, Idolmaker Stevie Salas, Phil XG P90 / Humbucker The Tune-o-Matic Bridge and the Stop-Tailpiece are lockable with screws. Ebony Bridge & Framus AZ-10 Stringholder Models: AZ-10 TonePros Wraparound Bridge Models: Diablo Progressive, Diablo Supreme oder Custom Shop With the wraparound bridges the strings are threaded through the bridge from the pickup side.
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Models: Panthera 8-Saiter The strings are threaded from the back of the instrument through the bridge. Vibratos: Framus by Wilkinson Models: Diablo / Diablo Supreme X The strings are threaded from the back of the instrument through the vibrato block.
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Bigsby B5 vibrato with Roller Bridge Models: Panthera Legacy, ES P90/Humbucker oder Custom Shop Original Floyd Rose vibrato Models: Diablo Progressive X / Wolf Hoffmann Signature oder Custom Shop The Floyd Rose vibrato is mounted together with a locking nut (see P. 7). Guitars that come with a Floyd Rose Vibrato System feature our specially designed locking nut.
ES Humbucker / Panthera / Panthera Legacy / Panthera Supreme / Idolmaker Panthera Studio / Panthera Studio Supreme Both models have a so called “Lead Free” switch. If activated, the signal will be routed directly from the bridge pickup (humbucker mode) to the output jack.
AZ-10 1 PU / Phil XG Signature P90 Volume and Tone Control. AK 1974 / AK 1974 S Neck In position 1 both humbuckers are swit- ched in parallel. Bridge In position 6 both humbuckers are Position switched in parallel, too. But the bridge Rotary 6-Way Selector Switch humbucker has a reverse polarity.
You can use the Warwick Beeswax for your fingerboard’s maintenance, too. Visit the support section of our web page for more information and instructional videos: www.framus.de www.framus.com Manual_FR_CS_2015_E.indd 14 18.11.15 15:06...
10) Easy Access Elektronikfach Unscrew the electronic compartment screws using a Philips head screwdriver. The electronic compart- ment cover lifts automatically with spring pressure. Use your thumbs and push on one side. The cover comes up at one side and can be removed easily. 11) Installtion and application of the Security Locks Insert the piece with the outside thread into the Place the ring on the thread from the other side...
• Warranty Card 13) Warranty / Customer Service Framus‘ warranty for all musical instruments is limited to 2 years. Please take the time and register as a Warwick User. You find the Product Registration on our website under ‚Support‘. In case of a defective product please refer to your musical instruments dealer.
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