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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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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 2 ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 5: Tuners

    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...
  • Page 6: String Action Setup And Truss Rod Adjustment

    Warwick Red Strings .045”, .065”, .085”, .105” 6-string 25,5“ scale 45210 CL 009/046" Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings (.009" - .046") 009", 011", 016", 026", 036", 046" 6-string 24,75“ scale 45220 REG 010/046" Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings (.010" - .046") 010", 013", 017", 026", 036", 046"...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Pickup Setup

    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...
  • Page 9 FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 9 Vibratos Tone-o-matic & Vintage Vibrato - Strato Deluxe Bigsby B5 vibrato with roller bridge - Earl Slick P90/Humbucker...
  • Page 10: Electronics Layout For All Models

    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...
  • Page 11: Earl Slick P90

    FRGuitarManual_neu_eng_de_2013:WWBassManualxp5 30.04.13 15:38 Seite 11 Earl Slick Humbucker Earl Slick P 90...
  • Page 12: Tips For Body, Neck And Fingerboard Care

    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.
  • Page 13: Security Locks

    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.
  • Page 14: Warranty / Customer Service

    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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