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Framus Masterbuilt "Devil's Claw": When German Artistry Goes Supernatural. Some guitars are instruments. Others are sculpture. This Framus Masterbuilt Idolmaker transcends both categories entirely - it's pure artistic statement that happens to make otherworldly music. When German craftsmen decide to create a one-of-a-kind NAMM showpiece, you get results like this hand-carved "Devil's Claw" masterpiece that stops conversations and changes perspectives.
That spectacular carved finish isn't just visual drama - it's hours of meticulous handwork that transforms raw mahogany into three-dimensional art. Those claw patterns seem to emerge from the wood itself, creating depth and movement that photographs simply can't capture. This is the kind of work that separates true artisans from mere builders.
But here's what makes this guitar genuinely special: they didn't sacrifice playability for aesthetics. That slim contoured mahogany neck feels perfectly balanced in your hands, while the ebony fingerboard with custom inlays provides both visual elegance and playing comfort that serious musicians demand. The mahogany body delivers rich, warm sustain that complements those Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis active pickups perfectly.
Speaking of those pickups - Jeff Loomis didn't lend his name lightly. These are precision tools for progressive metal's most demanding passages, delivering crushing clarity under high gain while maintaining articulate note separation that lesser pickups can't match.
The black aged hardware adds vintage sophistication that balances the dramatic carved finish beautifully. This isn't garish showmanship - it's thoughtful design that serves both form and function.
What you're witnessing here represents the pinnacle of European lutherie, where old-world craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation. This guitar spent time in Framus/Warwick showrooms because it deserves to be displayed like the work of art it truly is.
Model: Idolmaker
Finish: Devil's Claw
Made In: Germany
Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
Number of Strings: 6-String
Body Type: Solid Body
