The Guitar Player's Resource
Riddle me this Batman - what happens when you combine centuries of German craftsmanship with rock 'n' roll ambition? Framus provides the answer - they're essentially the Gibson or Fender of Europe, but with that distinctly Teutonic attention to detail that transforms guitars into genuine works of art.
This custom shop creation proves that point spectacularly. Those Dragon/Sun/Panther inlays aren't just decoration - they're hand-crafted storytelling that elevates this instrument far beyond mere musical tool territory. The inlaid headstock alone represents hours of meticulous artistry that most builders would charge extra thousands for, yet Framus includes it as part of their standard excellence.
But here's where German engineering philosophy really shines: they didn't sacrifice playability for aesthetics. That oiled Ovankol bolt-on neck feels like butter under your fretting hand, providing natural grip and resonance that synthetic finishes simply can't match. Ovankol offers similar tonal characteristics to rosewood but with distinctive grain patterns that make each neck genuinely unique.
The flamed maple top tells its own visual story - those natural flame patterns catch light beautifully while adding the brightness and articulation that complement the single-cutaway design perfectly. This isn't just eye candy; it's carefully selected tonewood that serves both aesthetic and sonic purposes.
What separates Framus from mass-produced alternatives is their custom shop's commitment to very low production runs. You're not buying a guitar that thousands of other players own - you're acquiring a piece of handcrafted European artistry that bridges old-world craftsmanship with contemporary rock sensibilities.
This represents German excellence at its finest - where functionality, beauty, and innovation converge in ways that American and Asian builders often struggle to match.
Made In: Germany
Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
Number of Strings: 6-String
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Type: Solid Body
Top Material: Maple
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Wood Top Style: Flamed
