Framus D-Series Townsend Stormbender

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Framus D-Series Townsend Stormbender

Framus

D-Series Townsend Stormbender

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Product Info

Article Number: 518691
Brand: Framus
Model: D-Series Townsend Stormbender
Price: $933.90

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This Framus Townsend Stormbender is a seriously cool axe built for players who love Devin's signature heavy, layered soundscapes. The active pickups give you a powerful, defined tone, while the mahogany body adds warmth and sustain. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a unique blend of modern aggression and classic Framus quality, perfect for progressive metal and experimental rock fans.

Product Description

  • Framus D-Series Townsend Stormbender
  • Electric guitar
  • Devin Townsend Signature Model
  • Right-handed model
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Arched top: AAAA flamed maple veneer
  • Glued-in neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
  • Circle fretboard inlay at the 12th fret
  • Neck profile: C - thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
  • Scale: 64.8 cm (25.5")
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 43 mm - width at 12th fret: 52.8 mm
  • Graphite nut
  • 22 Nickel silver jumbo frets (width: 2.9 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
  • Pickups: 2 active Framus H-A humbuckers
  • Passive electronics
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Toggle switch for pickup selection
  • Framus machine heads
  • Tune-o-matic bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • Warwick security locks strap holder
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Nirvana Black Transparent High Polish
  • Incl. Framus accessory set with adjustment spanners and Student Plus electric guitar gig bag (RB 20516 B/Plus)

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

PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation.
  • • AAAA flamed maple top adds visual flair and subtle brightness.
  • • Active Framus H-A humbuckers deliver high-output, articulate tones.
  • • Graphite nut ensures tuning stability and smooth string response.
CONS
  • • Active pickups demand a power supply, limiting versatility slightly.
  • • Neck profile might feel thick for players preferring thinner necks.
  • • The Nirvana Black finish, while striking, can be a fingerprint magnet.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with AAAA flamed maple veneer
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Tigerstripe ebony
Pickups Framus H-A active humbuckers
Scale Length 64.8 cm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Nickel silver jumbo frets
Bridge Tune-o-matic
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – Mahogany bodies tend to be hefty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Active pickups offer a hotter, more compressed signal with a tighter low-end, leading to a more aggressive and articulate sound – expect more gain and less need for external overdrive.
The C-shape neck, while comfortable for many, has a moderate thickness; players with smaller hands might find it a bit bulky, though the 43mm nut width offers a good grip.
Absolutely; the Tune-o-matic bridge and Framus machine heads are designed for easy setup and reliable tuning, facilitating quick string changes and restringing.

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