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- Page 1 Instruction Manual for all Framus Guitars ENGLISH...
- Page 2 ENGLISH...
- Page 3 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 manufacture. Here in Markneukirchen we continue to develop our own ideas and designs with this awareness in mind. Technical innovation, the best selected woods and one of the most modern instrument manufacturing processes in the world are the foundations of our success.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Index 1) Tuners 2) Frets and the Plek Machine 3) String Action Setup and Truss Rod Adjustment 4) Framus Nut and Locking Nut 5) Pickup Setup 6) Bridges and Vibratos 7) Electronics Layout for all models Models, Specs AK1974 AZ10 1PU... -
Page 5: Tuners
2) Frets and the Plek Machine Plek® Technology Plek technology guarantees 100% perfect fret dressings on all Framus guitars. An optimal guitar setup is provided thanks to this technology. The neck measuring procedure, accurate down to 1/100th of a millimeter, scans the fingerboard on all relevant points (basically every possi- ble playing position on the guitar). -
Page 6: String Action Setup And Truss Rod Adjustment
Standard String Gauges (Framus Strings) 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"... -
Page 7: Framus Nut And Locking Nut
4) GraphTech BLACK TUSQ™ XL Nut From June 2010 all Framus electric guitars are equipped with GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL™ nuts. GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL nuts have a Teflon lubrication impregnated all the way through the material, which improves the tuning performance of the guitar significantly, especial-... -
Page 8: Pickup Setup
Locking Nut. . Guitars that come with a Floyd Rose Vibrato System feature our specially designed locking nut. This nut locks the strings and guarantees tuning stability even during extreme use of the Floyd Rose Vibrato System. When stringing and / or tuning a guitar with a Floyd Rose Vibrato System keep the following steps in mind: First Step: Cut off the string’s ball end and insert the string between the saddle and the string holder block of the Floyd Rose Vibrato System and tighten the string stopper screw. -
Page 9: Bridges And Vibratos
AK 1974, Panthera, Panthera Supreme, Panthera Studio, Panthera Studio Supreme, Panthera 7-string, Diablo 7-string or Custom Shop, Earl Slick P90/Humbucker The Tune-o-matic bridge as well as the stop tailpiece are fully lockable with allen screws. Ebony Bridge & Framus AZ-10 Stringholder - AZ-10, LP-10, MM-10... - Page 10 With the wraparound bridge the strings are threaded through the bridge from the pickup side. Vibratos Framus by Wilkinson - Diablo / Diablo Supreme X or Custom Shop The strings are threaded from the back of the instrument through the vibrato block.
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Page 11: Electronics Layout For All Models
Bigsby B5 vibrato with roller bridge - Panthera Legacy, Earl Slick P90/Humbucker or Custom Shop 7) Electronics Layout for all models AZ-10 1 PU / LP 10 / MM 10 Volume und Tone Control AZ-10 Custom 2 PU / Mayfield Pro / Mayfield Custom / Panthera 7-String Diablo Progressive / Diablo 7-string... -
Page 12: Diablo
Earl Slick Humbucker / Panthera / Panthera Legacy / Panthera Supreme Diablo / Diablo Supreme X Diablo Progressive X / Diablo Supreme... -
Page 13: Mayfield Legacy
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. All settings of the pots and the 5-way switch are deactivated. AK 1974 Custom In position 1 both humbuckers are switched in parallel. -
Page 14: 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 15: Security Locks
Lift the upper part with both hands and remove the cover. 10) Security Locks All Framus Guitars ship with Warwick Security Locks. Montage: Put the piece with the outside thread in the strap hole. Put the ring on the thread from the other side of the strap. -
Page 16: User Kit
11) User-Kit Included with your guitar is the Framus User Kit, which contains the following useful accessories: -Truss rod wrench -Polishing cloth -1.5 mm Allen wrench -2.5 mm Allen wrench -Warranty card... -
Page 17: Warranty / Customer Service
Product Registration under the “Support” heading. In case of a defective product plea- se 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 us. - Page 18 Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Hailsham UK) Ltd. • “Cortlandt” George Street • East Sussex BN27 1AE / Great Britain • E-Mail: info@warwickbass.co.uk Branch USA: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (New York USA) Inc. • 76-80 East 7th Street • New York, NY 10003 USA • E-Mail: info@warwickbass.com Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.framus.de and www.framus.com...
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