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FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 1 Instruction Manual for all Framus Vintage Instruments & Artist Series Guitars ENGLISH - GERMAN...
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FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 2 ENGLISH...
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Dear Customer, Framus was founded on January 1st 1946 in Erlangen, Germany, and stands for 60 years of experience and tradition in the craft of guitar making. During the company’s rich history, Framus was responsible for introducing a large number of innovations to the market.
Vintage Series 5/131 Hollywood Single Cut 5/131 Hollywood Double Cut 5/120 Billy Lorento / 5/150 Starbass 5/168 Golden Strato Deluxe Artist Series Earl Slick P90 Earl Slick PAF 6) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care 7) Easy Access Electronics Compartment...
FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 5 1) Tuners - Stringing / Tuning Tuners All Framus Vintage guitars come with Framus Vintage precision tuners (15:1 ratio). Framus tuners feature a sealed, self-lubricating gear that warrants high tuning stability and needs no maintenance. Framus Vintage Machine Head...
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FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 7 Truss Rod Adjustment The neck is setup correctly if it has a slight forward bow. You can verify the neck’s relief by pressing the lowest string at the first and last fret (simultaneously). The gap between fret and string should be approximately between 0.1 and 0.3 mm at the 9th fret. This value is indepen- dent from the actual string action setup of the instrument.
The closer the pickup is to the strings, the higher the output and the sustain decreases. Normally the bridge pickup should be closer to the strings. 4) Bridges and Vibratos Fixed Bridges Tune-O-Matic with Stop Tailpiece - Earl Slick Framus Bridge & Framus Tailpiece Hollywood Wooden Bridge & Framus Tailpiece Billy Lorento/Star Bass...
FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 10 5) Electronics Layout for all models Hollywood Singlecut / Hollywood Double Cut / Billy Lorento / Starbass Volume / Treble Control / Bass Control Golden Strato Deluxe...
Tips for Fingerboard Care All fingerboards that come standard on Framus guitars are not lacquered and require occasional maintenance to avoid getting rough or dull. To clean and protect the fingerboard use products that are available at selected stores or specialty shops and are specially made for this purpose.
FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 13 Lift the upper part with both hands and remove the cover. 8) Security Locks All Framus Earl Slick Guitars are shipped with Warwick Security Locks. Montage: Put the ring on the thread from the other side of the strap.
Framus offers a 2-year limited warranty on all musical instruments. In case of a defective product please refer to your musical instrument dealer. We wish you lots of fun with your new Framus guitar. If you have any questions about your instrument please feel free to contact...
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