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  • Page 1 OFFICIAL FRAMUS GUITAR OWNER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Owner manual for Framus Guitars INDEX General information about Framus guitars Introduction Philosophy Standard models Custom Shop Model overview Outfitting Body woods Neck woods Fingerboard inlays Finishes Pickups & hardware - Pickup configurations - Bridges and vibrato systems - Tuning machines...
  • Page 3 Monterey Streetwalker Streetwalker, 7-string AK 1974 AZ-10 Single Pickup AZ-10 Dual Pickup Manhattan Mayfield Pro Mayfield Custom Hollywood Morrigan Pro Morrigan Custom Instrument care and maintenance Setup Glossary General specifications ENGLISH 3...

  • Page 4: General Information About Framus Guitars

    If that wish has never been fulfilled, it is time to pay a visit to our Framus homepage or to ask one of our product specialists. Why don’t you take a look at www.framus.de?

  • Page 5: Model Overview

    Experience over decades actually pays off, not only production-wise, since there needs to be a basis on which to build on, an it starts with the selection of the wood we use for our Framus guitars. In terms of wood as a finite resource we’re not shortsighted: you can rest assured that we do no harm to the environment whenever you buy yourself a Framus gui- tar.
  • Page 6 All Framus guitars’ tops that are built like this are book matched, a 2-piece com- ponent that is, and carry f-holes.
  • Page 7 Flamed Flamed Flamed Spruce Spruce Spruce Spruce maple maple maple Diablo Custom Diablo Pro Diablo Light Scotch Panthera Custom Panthera Pro Panthera Studio Cst. Panthera Studio Pro Renegade Custom Renegade Pro Spitfire Custom Spitfire Pro Tennessee Custom Tennessee Pro...

  • Page 8: Neck Woods

    Construction types Solidbody TCS™ Semi-acoustic Semi-acoustic Hollow-body (Semi-hollow) (With sustain block) Diablo Custom Diablo Pro Diablo Light Scotch Panthera Custom Panthera Pro Panthera Studio Cst. Panthera Studio Pro Renegade Custom Renegade Pro Spitfire Custom Spitfire Pro Tennessee Custom Tennessee Pro...
  • Page 9 A maple neck has a direct, pithy, open sound, in short: it sounds like a big bang; reason enough to like it, and reason enough to develop guitars that do just that. Framus is offering models with a one-piece maple neck or a maple neck with a maple fingerboard.

  • Page 10: Fingerboard Inlays

    Framus uses hand-made genuine mother-of-pearl inlays on its guitars and they are installed with much care and detail. Aside from the standard inlays being used in their current models the Framus custom shop offers a wide variety of ad- ditional motifs. Functional or just plain nice, this is one of the most popular options to create a very personal instrument for yourself.

  • Page 11: Finishes

    This allows for countless combinations in surface and colors options. To create that unique instrument with the aid of artistic freedom the Framus custom shop offers the airbrush paint method. The motifs for this are then discussed with the customer.
  • Page 12 Most chromed wood surfaces have low durability and the appearance of stains and dark spots is pretty quick and so- metimes in the worst-case scenario the chrome peels or brakes off. But research continues and Framus contacted a com- pany that specializes in galvanic connections and together with our engineers we solved the problem. The magic word is subsurface work: Only a very flat surface will bind together with chrome for a long time.
  • Page 13 Finishes Body Neck Satin HP / HP / STHP Standard features Finish STHP Diablo Custom Diablo Custom, 7-string Diablo Pro Natural Satin Finish Diablo Light Scotch* (tinted) Panthera Pro Panthera Custom Panthera Custom, 7-string Panthera Studio Pro Panthera Studio Custom...

  • Page 14: Pickups & Hardware

    Nut, bridge construction and tuning machines are only going to last if they are built thoroughly and meticulously with high quality materials. Not for nothing are they responsible for good tuning. Framus uses the best components only from the best manufacturers and also its own, which bear the Framus label. Pickup configurations The story begins in 1978 in Santa Barbara, California when Seymour Duncan founded his company with the same name and his ideas about electrical signal transformation into audible success started.

  • Page 15: Bridges And Vibrato Systems

    SC-HB = Singlecoil in humbucker format Bridges and Vibrato systems Electric guitars have different demands when it comes to sound and playing techniques. That is why Framus offers not less than 10 different bridges and vibrato systems. Basically it’s possible to outfit any guitar model with a different bridge of vibrato system than the one it comes with. The Framus custom shop will gladly inform about all the available options provided that there are certain limitations in terms of construction.
  • Page 16 Strings are put on from the top through the back of the saddles. 7.) Original Floyd Rose Vibrato system – Functions like licensed Framus Floyd Rose, with the addition of locking saddles where the ball end has to be cut off and the string inserted from above.

  • Page 17: Tuning Machines

    Tuning machines Tuning machines are an important component of the guitar and are not to be neglected. Framus is able to offer two ex- clusive machine heads of its own. All “Pro” models as well as the Monterrey come with smooth-running oil-based tu- ning machines allow problem-free use of a vibrato system.

  • Page 18: Security Locks

    Small part, big impact. The nut of a Framus guitar is an in-house development based on self-lubricating carbon and it’s called Framus low friction nut. Glide-capable material is essential at this part of the neck, since it avoids tuning problems and unwanted noises whenever a guitar is outfitted with a vibrato system that doesn’t come with a locking nut.
  • Page 19 Black Chrome Gold HARDWARE Machine Locking Locks heads tuners Friction Nut Diablo Custom Diablo Custom, 7-string Diablo Pro Diablo Light Scotch Panthera Custom Panthera Custom, 7-string Panthera Pro Panthera Studio Pro Panthera Studio Custom Panthera Studio Custom, 7-string Renegade Custom...

  • Page 20: Accessories/ Included Items

    80% of all Framus guitar have this very firm and comfortable system that is geared towards the best playability. At first glance one can see two screws on the back of the guitar that create the visible portion of the neck joint. There is no uncomfortable metal plate, which already gives the notion of something else than a regular bolt-on neck.
  • Page 21 Bolt in Bolt on Set Neck Neck through Diablo Custom Diablo Custom, 7-string Diablo Pro Diablo Light Scotch Panthera Custom Panthera Custom, 7-string Panthera Pro Panthera Studio Pro Panthera Studio Custom Panthera Studio Custom, 7-string Renegade Custom Renegade Pro Spitfire Custom...

  • Page 22: Truss Rod

    To accomplish this with no exceptions all fretting activities from cutting the slots, inserting the frets, leveling, to polishing, are left to a machine or a human being based on the requirements. The Framus factory in Markneukirchen has so far the worldwide only working economical fretting machine, which is a second generation in-house design and can precisely install frets down to 1/1000th of a millimeter.

  • Page 23: Control Elements

    Hum-canceling *Tip: In humbucker mode selecting positions 2 and 4 don’t make much sense since the humbucker overpowers the singlecoil anyway and the hum-canceling function is not available because of 3 active coils. Diablo Custom, 7-string Controls: - Volume (Push/Pull):...

  • Page 24: Diablo Light Scotch

    Diablo Light Scotch Controls: - Volume (Push/Pull): Volume control pushed = humbucker mode, volume control pulled = singlecoil mode (humbucker is split) - Tone Pickup selector: 5-way Selector position Singlecoil Humbucker (Volume control pulled) (Volume control pushed) Neck pickup Neck pickup Neck- and middle pickup Hum-canceling Neck- and middle pickup...

  • Page 25: Renegade Pro

    Camarillo Camarillo, 7-string Controls: - Volume (Push/Pull): Volume control pushed = humbucker mode, volume control pulled = singlecoil mode (both humbuckers are split) - Tone Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup (no hum-canceling in singlecoil mode) Bridge pickup Renegade Pro Renegade Custom...

  • Page 26: Panthera Custom, 7-String

    Tennessee Pro Tennessee Custom Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup Bridge pickup Panthera Pro Panthera Custom Panthera Custom, 7-string Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup Bridge pickup ENGLISH 26...

  • Page 27: Panthera Studio Pro

    Panthera Studio Pro Panthera Studio Custom Panthera Studio Custom, 7-string Controls: - Master volume - Blend-in control between middle singlecoil and split neck pickup with push/pull function (pulled) - Tone with push/pull function to split bridge pickup (pulled) Pickup selector - 3-Wegschalter Lead-free switch Selector position...

  • Page 28: Streetwalker

    Streetwalker, 6-string Controls: Volume with push/pull function: Volume control pushed = humbucker activated and neck singlecoil bypassed, volume control pulled = humbuckers are bypassed and neck singlecoil is activated (regardless of selector position) Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck humbucker Neck- and bridge humbucker Bridge humbucker Streetwalker, 7-string...

  • Page 29: Az-10 Single Pickup

    AK 1974 Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: - 6-way rotary switch Rotary switch position Neck- and bridge pickup Neck pickup Both humbuckers are split, inner coils are active Bridge pickup Both humbucker are split, neck outer coil and bridge inner coil are active Neck- and bridge pickups are out of phase AZ-10 Single Pickup AZ-10 Blonde...

  • Page 30: Az-10 Dual Pickup

    AZ-10 Dual Pickup Controls: - Volume - Treble - Bass Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup Bridge pickup Manhattan Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup Bridge pickup ENGLISH 30...

  • Page 31: Mayfield Custom

    Mayfield Pro Mayfield Custom Controls: - 2 x Volume (one per pickup) - 2 x Tone (one per pickup) Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup Neck- and bridge pickup Bridge pickup Hollywood Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: 3-way Selector position Neck pickup...

  • Page 32: Morrigan Custom

    Morrigan Pro Controls: - Volume - Tone Pickup selector: 5-way Selector position Neck pickup (humbucker) Hum-canceling Outer neck pickup coil and Middle pickup Hum-canceling Neck- and bridge pickup Hum-canceling Middle pickup and outer bridge pickup coil Hum-canceling Bridge pickup Hum-canceling Morrigan Custom Controls: - Volume...

  • Page 33: Instrument Care And Maintenance

    Chrome Tone Finish (CT) The individualistic chrome tone finish is Framus’ most time-consuming procedure in this category. The chroming of the wood requires a meticulous preparation to allow a durable binding. These surfaces are robust enough but they still need maintenance because of their mirror-like quality.

  • Page 34: Setup

    Fingerboard With the exception of maple fingerboards, all Framus fingerboards are not lacquered. This means we are dealing now with a very sensitive part of the instrument. Just as with the Natural Oil Finish there is special wax and oil to be used, hardware stores have plenty of offerings.
  • Page 35 Tip: The Framus Wilkinson Vibrato was designed as a floating bridge system; it should float parallel to the surface. If you change the string gauge make sure to adjust the spring screws accordingly: heavier strings need more spring tension therefore you should tighten the screws.
  • Page 36 Bridge system setup Framus Vibrato by Wilkinson The bridge’s height can be adjusted with the two anchor studs. Each individual string can be adjusted in height with the saddle’s two Allen screws, allowing for a personal setup of the string’s curvature against the fretboard.
  • Page 37 Framus Vintage Vibrato This Vibrato system is mounted onto the body with six screws. These six screws can be adjusted to determine the de- sired amount of bridge movement. String height can be regulated with the saddle’s two adjusting screws, allowing for a personal setup of the string’s curvature against the fretboard.
  • Page 38 (1) Individual string height adjustment, (2) Intonation adjustment Framus Floyd Rose Vibrato In this vibrato system the strings are fed through the back of the saddle, tuned up with the machine heads and tighte- ned with the locking nut. Further tuning can only be accomplished with the bridge fine tuners. The intonation screws are the saddle mounting screws that have two position holes that serve as starting points for all the in-between positions thereafter.
  • Page 39 Original Floyd Rose Vibrato The Original Floyd Rose Vibrato works basically like a Framus Floyd Rose System. The main difference is in the way you put on the strings: they are tightly locked at the saddle between the little insert block and the string lock screw. To ac- complish this the ball end of the string has to be cut.
  • Page 40 Height adjustable and length compensating ebony bridge The bridge and string height can be adjusted using the two thumbscrews. Tip: The bridge just sits on the surface and is being held in place by the strings’ tension. (1) Bridge height adjustment ENGLISH 40...
  • Page 41 GLOSSAR ENGLISH 41...
  • Page 42 English Description Body Basic guitar component Binding Ornamental border around the body, neck or headstock made of plastic, wood (with lacquer treatment) or mother-of-pearl Bookmatched Wood block is cut open in half and glued like a mirror image Bottom, back Bottom part of a multi-piece body Top part of a multi-piece body Side...

  • Page 43: General Specifications

    Width 12th fret: 67,00 mm Thickness 1st fret: 20,50 mm Thickness 12th fret: 24,50 mm String spacing at bridge: Ca. 10 mm Important: Technical information contained herein can be subject to change without notice! Support, Service, Sales: www.framus.de REV. 6.9.6 ENGLISH 43...
  • Page 44 Headquarters: Warwick GmbH&Co.Music Equipment KG • Gewerbegebiet Wohlhausen • 08258 Markneukirchen/Germany • E-Mail: info@warwick.de Branch China: Warwick Music Equipment (Shanghai) Ltd., Co.• Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone • Shanghai 200131/P.R.China • E-Mail: info@warwick.cn Branch UK: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Manchester UK) Ltd. • 75 Bridge Street • Manchester M3 2RH / Great Britain • E-Mail: info@warwickbass.co.uk Branch Switzerland: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (Zurich) GmbH •...

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