Framus D-Series Artist Line WH-1 SBLK

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Framus D-Series Artist Line WH-1 SBLK

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D-Series Artist Line WH-1 SBLK

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Product Info

Article Number: 532125
Brand: Framus
Model: D-Series Artist Line WH-1 SBLK
Category: Heavy Guitars
Price: $856.90

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Wolf Hoffmann's signature model delivers a distinctive, aggressive tone – think early Accept – thanks to those active pickups and Floyd Rose. The neck profile is comfortable for fast playing, and the overall build quality is surprisingly solid for a guitar in this price bracket. This is a great choice for players seeking a high-performance instrument with a modern edge and a signature aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Framus D-Series Artist Line WH-1 SBLK
  • Electric Guitar
  • D-Series Artist Line Wolf Hoffmann Signature Model
  • Basswood body
  • Set-in neck: Maple
  • Neck profile: Standard
  • Fretboard: Tigerstripe Ebony
  • Block Pyramid fretboard inlays
  • Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5")
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 41.28 mm
  • Floyd Rose clamp saddle (R2)
  • 24 Nickel silver frets
  • small and high (width: 2.0 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
  • Pickups: 1 active Framus S-A single coil (neck) and 1 active Framus H-A B humbucker (bridge)
  • 1 x Volume control
  • 3-Way selector switch for pickup selection
  • Framus machine heads
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Original Floyd Rose vibrato bridge
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .010"-.046"
  • Colour: Solid Black High Polish
  • Includes hexagonal spanner and RockBag Deluxe Line FV-Model gig bag (RB 20506 FV B)

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Tigerstripe Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity and feel
  • • Active pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and modern tone
  • • Floyd Rose vibrato allows for extreme dive bombs and tremolo effects
  • • Warwick Security Locks enhance tuning stability, a crucial feature
CONS
  • • Basswood body, while resonant, lacks the upper-midrange focus of mahogany
  • • Active pickups require a power source, limiting versatility with passive amps
  • • Weight, typical of guitars with Floyd Rose systems, can be fatiguing over long sessions

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups Framus S-A single coil (neck) & Framus H-A B humbucker (bridge) - active
Scale Length 647.7 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 Nickel silver, 2.0 mm width, 1.3 mm height
Bridge Floyd Rose vibrato
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Active pickups need power, so they’ll sound different than passive pickups; expect a more compressed, high-output signal, potentially requiring EQ adjustments.
Floyd Rose bridges have a reputation for complexity, but the included spanner and online resources can help with basic setup and adjustments.
Basswood provides a balanced tone with good sustain, but it's not as focused in the upper mids as some other woods; it's ideal when paired with the active pickups’ character.

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