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Framus unveils The Blank and Television guitars

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By Michael Astley-Brown
Published 27 February 2017

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Introduction

Introduction

Top-spec German brand Framus has announced two new models, The Blank and Television, which are available in a variety of configurations.

Both models come in Masterbuilt and Teambuilt incarnations, with a range of pickup options.

Head on through for more info, and visit Framus for more info.

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Framus Masterbuilt The Blank T

Framus Masterbuilt The Blank T

PRESS RELEASE: The Blank T and Blank H feature a T-style control plate. The Blank T is also equipped with a T-style bridge / string mount and two Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound T-Style single coil pickups.

The Framus Masterbuilt Blank T also features a Flamed Maple Neck and a Flamed Maple Fingerboard with dots inlays.

Specs

Strings: 6 string

Construction: Bolt-on

Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber

Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees

Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs

Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq low friction nut

Neck Wood: Flamed Maple

Neck Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Flamed Maple

Fingerboard Inlays: Dots

Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots

Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"

Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

Fret quantity material and size :22 Extra High Jumbo Nickelsilver Frets (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm), rounded edges

Frets: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5mm

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23mm

Nut Width: 43mm

Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm

Body Shape: Flat top and back

Body: 2pcs Red Alder

Neck Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound STR-3

Bridge Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound STL-3

Electronics: passive MEC

Rear E-Compartment Cover: none

Pot layout: Volume / Tone

Switch:3-way switch

Function of switch: selecting pickups

Control Knobs: Domespeeds

Pickguard: None

Bridge System: Framus T-style bridge

Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks

Hardware color: Chrome, black or gold hardware

String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"

Available from March 2017

Teambuilt spec alterations

Framus Teambuilt Pro Series The Blank T: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays

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Specifications Framus Masterbuilt The Blank H

Specifications Framus Masterbuilt The Blank H

Specs

Strings: 6 string

Construction: Bolt-On

Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber

Headstock Angle:  8.5 degrees

Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs

Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq low friction nut

Neck Wood: Flamed Maple

Neck Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Tigerstripe Ebony

Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez

Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots

Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"

Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

Fret quantity material and size: 22 Extra High Jumbo Nickel-silver Frets (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm), rounded edges

Fretwork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm

Nut Width: 43 mm

Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm

Body Shape: Flat top and back

Body: 2pcs Red Alder

Neck Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-1

Bridge Pickup: Original Seymour Duncan Humbucker SH-4

Electronics: passive MEC

E-Compartment Cover: None

Pot layout: Volume / Tone

Switch: 3-way switch

Function of switch: selecting pickups

Control Knobs: Domespeeds

Pickguard: None

Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-matic

Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks

Hardware color: Chrome, black or gold hardware

String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"

Available from March 2017

Teambuilt spec alterations

Framus Teambuilt Pro Series The Blank H: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays

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Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker

Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker

PRESS RELEASE: The brand-new Framus thinline hollow-body model Television is based on a vintage Framus guitar.

The model Television Humbucker is equipped with Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Stop Tailpiece and two Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucking Pickups.

The Framus Masterbuilt Television Humbucker also features a mahogany neck with Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Framus Custom trapezoidal inlays.

Specs

Strings: 6 string

Construction: Set neck

Available in both Left and Right-hand versions

Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber

Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees

Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs

Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq low friction nut

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Tigerstripe Ebony

Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez

Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots

Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12" 

Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

Frets: 22 jumbo frets, (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)  

Fretwork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm

Nut Width: 43 mm

Neck Width at 12st Fret: 52.8mm

Body Shape: Carved top and back

Middlepart of Body: Mahogany

Top wood: AAAA Flamed Maple Top and back

Binding: 1.5mm Creme + 0.5mm Black Binding on top and back

Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucker Neck

Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Humbucker Bridge

Electronics: passive MEC

E-Compartment Cover: None

Pot layout: Volume / Tone P/P

Switch: 3 way Toggle switch

Function of switch: selecting pickups

Control Knobs: Framus Vintage Knobs

Pickguard: None

Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-matic

Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks

Hardware color: Chrome

String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"

Weight: 3.5 kg

Included accessories: Framus "User Kit"

Packing: Handmade Genuine Leather Bag by Rockbag (RB 20213 B F)

Available from March 2017

Teambuilt spec alterations

Framus Teambuilt Pro Series Television Humbucker: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard

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Framus Masterbuilt Television P90

Framus Masterbuilt Television P90

PRESS RELEASE: The brand-new Framus thinline hollow-body model Television is based on a vintage Framus guitar.

The Model Television P90 is equipped with Tune-O-Matic Bridge, Stop Tailpiece and two Seymour Duncan P90 pickups.

The Framus Masterbuilt Television P90 also features a mahogany neck with Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Framus Custom Trapez inlays.

Specs

Strings: 6 string

Construction: Set neck

Available in both Left and Right-handed versions

Headstock: Standard Framus Black Fiber

Headstock Angle: 8.5 degrees

Machine heads: Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads with wooden knobs

Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq low friction nut

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Ebony

Fingerboard Inlays: Framus Custom Trapez

Fluorescent Side Dots: Illuminated Side-Dots

Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12" 

Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)

Frets: 22 jumbo frets, (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm)  

Fretswork: IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology, Plek Fretwork

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5 mm

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 23 mm

Nut Width: 43 mm

Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.8mm

Body Shape: Carved top and back

Mid-Body: Mahogany

Top wood: AAAA Flamed Maple Top and back

Binding: 1.5mm Creme + 0,5mm Black Binding on top and back

Pickup Neck: Seymour Duncan P90 RW / RP

Pickup Bridge: Seymour Duncan P90

Electronics: passive MEC

E-Compartment Cover: None

Pot layout: Volume / Tone P/P

Switch: 3 way Toggle switch

Function of switch: selecting pickups

Control Knobs: Framus Vintage Knobs

Pickguard: None

Bridge System: Tonepros Tune-O-matic

Strap Locks: Warwick Security locks

Hardware color: Chrome

String gauge: Cleartone Strings: .010" - .046"

Weight: 3.5 kg

Included accessories: Framus "User Kit"

Packing: Handmade Genuine Leather Bag by Rockbag (RB 20213 B F)

Available from March 2017

Teambuilt spec alterations

Framus Teambuilt Pro Series Television P90: Maple-Neck / Rosewood Fingerboard / Dot Inlays

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Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.

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