bmusic.com.au - Framus Custom Shop Quote Form

The following Framus Custom Shop online quote form is dedicated to the plethora of different options offered by the Framus Custom Shop ranging from an exceptionally large selection of woods to a wide variety of stunning finishes. The options below allow you to build the instrument of your dreams to your very own personal specifications.

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COUNTRY
CUSTOMER NAME
YOUR E-MAIL ADRRESS		You MUST include your e-mail address in order for us to let you know the price for the specifications you select.

		Right Handed Left Handed
SCALE LENGTH
NUMBER OF STRINGS

BODY SHAPE

Some neck joint options are not available on certain models, particularly on hollow and semi-hollow models. Select your preference and we will let you know alternatives if your preference is not available on your selected model.

NECK JOINT

The Framus Custom Shop offers a sizeable selection of options that will allow you to design your very own, one-of-a-kind instrument. In order to design your headstock to your personal liking, you can select between a wide variety of woods and finishes.

Headstock Finish

HEADSTOCK FINISH

Without question, the neck is one of the most important components of a guitar and should be crafted to suit the musician's needs perfectly. Naturally, the neck's stability and performance are of paramount importance. You can choose between the following woods.

Or FSCŽ-certified neck woods
Framus consider the protection of the environment one of their highest priorities, and it is deeply embedded in the very structure of their company. As Framus' instruments are crafted from beautiful woods using valuable natural resources, they consider it an utmost necessity to allow for sustainable use of the valuable natural asset that is their woods. As a result, Framus have made the decision to move towards using FSCŽ-certified woods exclusively in the future, step by step.

The following FSCŽ-certified woods are available in the Framus Custom Shop.

Neck Woods

NECK WOODS

All Framus 6-string guitars come standard with a flat, oval C-shaped neck profile. Due to the construction of the AK 1974, AK 1974S, AZ 10 and Mayfield models, the "C shape" of their necks differs slightly from the standard neck profile. The necks of Framus' 7 and 8 string models all come with a flat D shape. The Framus Custom Shop also offers an extra neck profile, namely the "Fat Neck" Option with a round C shape.

NECK PROFILE

When it comes to building a first-class instrument, one hundredth of a millimeter can often be a deciding factor as to whether or not the result meets the demands of a musician. A vital point in this regard is the fingerboard. It is doubtlessly the most important part of an instrument, as it is where musicians use their hands to create their own, unique tone. As a result, choosing the ideal fingerboard wood becomes all the more important. The Framus Custom Shop offers a wide variety of fingerboard woods for you to choose from to create your very own dream guitar: Wenge, Rosewood, Rio Rosewood (including CITES certificate), Maple, Flamed Maple, Bird's Eye Maple, Tigerstripe Ebony and Snakewood.

The following FSCŽ-certified woods are also available.

Fingerboard Woods

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL
FINGERBOARD BINDING		Yes No
HEADSTOCK BINDING		Yes No
BINDING COLOUR

For the Diablo and Panthera models Framus also offer scalloped fingerboards - either the whole fingerboard or from the 12th to the last fret. In plain English, this means that the fretboard is slightly scooped out between each fret. As a result, the player's fingers no longer touch the fingerboard. Only dots are available for inlays for this option.

Scalloped Fingerboard

SCALLOPED FINGERBOARD

Any experienced bass or guitar player is aware of the fact that the type of fretwire used has a large impact on the feel and sound of their instrument. Framus offer the choice between various fret types composed of high quality materials, in order to suit the needs of the individual player. As such, every customer can feel confident that their instrument fits their personal and unique playing style, providing inspiration and the best playability possible.

Frets

FRET SIZE

NUMBER OF FRETS
Some fret options not available on all models. Select your preference and we will let you know if there are any issues with your combination of model and fret numbers

NUMBER OF FRETS

The Framus Custom Shop offers a huge selection of unique fingerboard inlays. Choose your favourite inlay design and make your guitar or bass a one-of-a-kind instrument! You can select between a large number of options, or have Framus install your personal fingerboard inlay of your own design! New inlays are added to the selection of inlays below on a regular basis.

In this section you will find three sets of inlay option choices, standard mother of pearl style inlays, flouresecent inlays, or LED inlays. Select from ONE set of Inlay options, Standard, Fluorescent or LED inlays, then add your preferred side dot marker material.

Inlays

INLAYS

FLUORESCENT INLAYS
Framus & Warwick's fluorescent side dots are among the features that make their basses and guitars one-of-a-kind instruments. But recently, a new idea was born. Why not use the underlying technique to do even more? The fluorescent material has now been added to the large and varied selection of Framus & Warwick Custom Shop options. As a result, fluorescent fingerboard inlays are now also available for you to create your very own custom instrument that reflects your very own personality and playing style! They glow in the dark for six to eight minutes and are self-recharging - these fluorescent fingerboard inlays will turn heads even on the darkest of stages!

Fluorescent Inlays

FLUORESCENT INLAYS

LED INLAYS
Framus is a leader in the area of illuminated fingerboard inlays - a true master of this craft. No matter if you prefer LEDs installed in the sides or the face of the fingerboard - Framus will make your individual ideas come to life. Even the headstock can be illuminated by special request as well! Furthermore, the Framus Custom Shop offers the choice between red, green, blue, yellow and white-coloured LEDs. Please see below for their selection of illuminated fingerboard inlays.

LED Inlays

LED INLAYS

SIDE DOT MARKERS
No matter if you prefer traditional black or white side dot markers, fluorescent side dots which glow in the dark for six to eight minutes and are self-recharging, or LEDs installed in the side of the fingerboard - Framus will make your individual ideas come to life. The Framus Custom Shop offers traditional side dot markers, fluorescent, or the choice between red, green, blue, yellow and white-coloured LEDs. Please see below to select your preferred fingerboard side dot marker.

Side Dots

SIDE DOTS

The quality of the woods used influences the finished instrument to a degree that no other factor can match. Furthermore, the instrument's appearance and sound characteristics are strongly influenced by the wood combinations as well. In addition to the large selection of base models, the Framus Custom Shop also offers a wide variety of tone woods, which allows them to craft one-of-a-kind instruments!

Here, you can find the selection of wood species available in the Framus Custom Shop. Select from single piece in the first set of options or use the first set of options to select your back wood and the second set of options to select your top wood. Laminate bodies are also available. If you desire, add a centre laminate centre piece from the third set of options. You can make only one selection from the first set of options, select from two, or select from all three should you wish to.

SOLID BODY WOODS

The following FSCŽ-certified body woods are also available

FSC Body Woods

BODY MATERIAL
TOP WOOD

BODY LAMINATION
The Framus Custom Shop offers multiple woods to choose from in order to allow you to customize the sandwich body construction of your guitar according to your wishes. The middle layer of the body lamination can be crafted from a wide variety of different tone woods. Choose between the following woods: Afzelia, Bubinga, Maple, Purple Heart, Walnut, Yellow Heart, Ovangkol, Wenge or Ebony.

Lamimate Body Woods

BODY LAMINATION

There are a vast array of finishes available from the Framus Custom Shop. Below you'll find several sets of finish ranges. Finishes available come from several ranges; Natural Oil Finish, Coloured Oil Finish, Natural High Polish, Stain High Polish, Sunbursts, Blackbursts, Satin Finish, Solid High Polish, Sandblasted Oil Finish (for Ash bodies), Rusty Finish, Airbrushed Graphics, Chrome Finish, Metallic Finish or Natural Satin.

Choose from only ONE of the following ranges for your preferred colour option.

Select a finish from only one of the ranges below:

Decades ago Framus recognized the signs of the times and introduced the Natural Oil Finish, and if a certain surface treatment can be linked to a manufacturer, then it has to be Natural Oil Finish. Once applied, the oil finish, which consists of natural substances exclusively, protects the wood from dust and moisture without preventing it from breathing. Consequently the sound character of the instrument becomes open and silky-warm. Moreover, the natural beauty of the wood is not only preserved visually, but haptically as well. The musician can feel the texture of the body, and the neck feels very comfortable - a stunning and very tactile experience.

NATURAL OIL FINISH

Tastes differ and Framus have always adapted themselves to this fact. The development of the Coloured Oil Finish is a perfect example for this attitude. The name stands for a gentle and ultra-thin UV-lacquering, that does not affect the sound negatively while letting you see and feel the texture of the wood. It is just like a colored variant of our Natural Oil Finish. The hues were exclusively developed for Framus. With the help of special effect boosters, the character of the wood is emphasized with intensive performance, UV stability and without bleaching. The "Easy to Clean" effect reduces furbishing damages like micro scratches caused by cleaning and maintenance.

COLOURED OIL FINISH

High gloss finishes are applied through the innovative UV technology specially designed for Framus. The hereby achieved depth effect and brilliancy is much superior to conventional lacquers and offers a phenomenal look. High Polish finishes from Framus are solvent-free and neither cause CO2 emissions nor consumption of fossil fuels during the curing process. The slight layer thickness leads to minimal tension which benefits the sound of the instrument. The "Easy to Clean" effect ensures hassle-free maintenance and helps void micro scratches and holograms. Fans of the combination of high gloss and natural look love Framus' Natural Stain Finish. It makes the whole beauty of the wood visible and the coating preserves it permanently.

NATURAL HIGH POLISH

Another of the high gloss finishes applied through the innovative UV technology specially designed for Framus.

STAIN HIGH POLISH

Framus' burst coatings are transparent and with the exception of black, they do not conceal the wood. Care is taken that the generated gradients are smooth and provide a balanced and highly aesthetic look. All burst hues perfectly harmonize with the stain hues.

SUNBURST

BLACKBURST

The sophisticated UV satin lacquer with colour and contrast intensification offers highest transparency, brilliance and penetration. The sound of the instrument benefits from the low coating tension achieved through the innovative UV hardening technology which still gives the finish a higher resistance against mechanical and chemical influences compared to conventional lacquers. Also the ecological aspects are taken into account, without thermal drying, no CO2 and only minimal amounts of solvents are emitted. The highly condensed surface makes for the "Easy to Clean" effect and reduces furbishing damages like micro scratches caused by cleaning and maintenance.

SATIN FINISH

Solid High Polish is a covering of high gloss coating. The brilliance of the colors and the impressive chemical and physical properties are in no way inferior to the afore-mentioned High Polish variants.

SOLID HIGH POLISH

An oil finish most commonly applied to ash bodied Framus custom models.

SANDBLASTED OIL

"Succumb to the lust for rust" - combining high-tech craftsmanship and passion, the Rusty Finish is a typical Warwick and Framus innovation. A very thin iron coating is applied to the wood of the body and oxidized through a sophisticated and controlled procedure creating actual rust rather than an imitation. Even magnets are able to stick to the surface because of this unique finish. As a special highlight, the pick-ups are coated and parts of the hardware are artificially aged. The result is a fascinating mix of extraordinary looks, stunning acoustical properties, and a unique feeling. Typically Framus; anything but normal.

RUSTY FINISH

Framus' Custom Shop offers two different options that will allow you to design your very own dream guitar. If you choose an airbrush finish, Ingo Körner, European airbrush champion, will adorn your instrument with beautiful graphics. Furthermore, if you wish, Framus can finish your guitar with a graphic of your own design - anything is possible!

AIRBURSHED GRAPHICS

This look is simply stunning. In spite of the yet experimental character of this coating, a lot of musicians have already chosen this flamboyant finish. Chrome Tone is a special varnish, whereby the wood is actually chromed - even coloured if requested. The innovative technology behind is matchless and outstanding like so many other things with Warwick and Framus. As with all other finishes a high UV stability and hence a maximum resistance against bleaching is ensured. The sensitive chrome layer is protected by a highly resistant protective lacquer. Nevertheless, attention is recommended during maintenance. The Chrome Tone finish is a cutting-edge technology, which is still being developed. Despite all diligence, minimal dust inclusions cannot be fully excluded and Framus assume no liability for any future adverse effects.

CHROME FINISH

A classic Metallic Gold finish, first popularised on guitars in the 1950s

METALLIC FINISH

Decades ago Framus recognized the signs of the times and introduced the Natural Oil Finish and if a certain surface treatment can be linked to a manufacturer, then it has to be Natural Oil Finish. Once being applied, the oil finish, which consists of natural substances exclusively, protects the wood from dust and moisture without preventing it from breathing. Consequently the sound character of the instrument becomes open and silky-warm. Moreover, the natural beauty of the wood is not only preserved visually, but haptically as well. The musician can feel the texture of the body, and the neck feels very comfortable - a stunning and tactical experience.

NATURAL SATIN FINISH

Choose whether you want the body bound, top, back, or both, and binding colour. Binding

BODY BINDING		Top: Yes No / Back: Yes No
BINDING COLOUR

The pickups installed in an electric guitar provide it with its unique voice that is heard when it is plugged in. As a result, they are one of the instrument's most important components. This is why the Framus Custom Shop offers pickups of the highest quality by famous brands exclusively.

Each pickup possesses its very own unique tonal qualities and characteristics. As a result, every model forms a different bond with the other parts that make up the instrument. This not only allows you to freely express your creativity when choosing the components of your very own Custom Shop guitar, but also to make the tones you always had in your head finally come to life. Below, you will find a list of all pickup brands Framus offer.

Pickups

PICKUP BRAND

Other

PICKUP CONFIGURATION
The Framus Custom Shop offers several options for pickup configurations. Choose from humbuckers, single coils, P90s and combinations thereof. Pickup colour and cover options are many and varied. The most common options are below, but you can request an option not listed and we will let you know if it's possible.

PICKUP CONFIGURATION		Bridge: HUM SC P-90 Middle: HUM SC P-90 Neck: HUM SC P-90 Other
PICKUP COLOUR		Other

The electronics of an electric guitar provide the player access to a number of sound options. They are often used for pickup switching or blending, which enables the musician to quickly toggle between different tones. Tone controls which alter the tonal character of the instrument are another popular option. Framus' Custom Shop offers different electronics configurations using components manufactured by MEC. Let us know of any special control requirements you have. i.e. Volume/Tone/Tone, Volume Only, Volume/Tone etc. 5-way pickup selector, 3-way toggle selector etc. Coil tapped humbuckers, and so on.

CONTROL PATTERN

Specify Controls:

Switches or any Special Wiring:

CONTROL KNOBS
Framus control knobs are made of solid metal, offering a perfect hold for the fingers. They guarantee reliable and precise function. Consistent with the offered fingerboard inlays, the Framus Custom Shop now features the accordant control knobs as a new option. All Framus control knobs are available for single and staggered versions in black, chrome, gold or satin. The range of images below will be updated regularly as new versions become available.

CONTROL KNOBS
CONTROL KNOB COLOUR		Black Chrome Gold

Framus choose machine heads that are distinguished by highest manufacturing quality. They keep the tuning perfectly and require only a minimum amount of handling force. By default Framus use and recommend the new Graph Tech Ratio Locking Machine Heads. Other available options include Sperzel machine heads in black, chrome, gold or satin chrome finishes.

MACHINE HEADS

The bridge's impact on both the playability and tone of a stringed instrument is extremely pronounced. After all, it not only allows the player to adjust the string action - i.e. the distance between the strings and the fingerboard - but its construction also influences the vibration transfer into the body wood to a significant degree.The Framus Custom Shop offers a wide variety of fixed bridges by famous manufacturers such as Framus, Tone Pros and Hipshot.

Furthermore, they also offer a number of different tremolo systems. Tremolo systems are bridge constructions fitted with a tremolo arm. The tremolo arm in turn allows the player to manipulate the pitch of the notes played on the fly using their picking hand, which makes impressive effects and sounds possible. Tremolo systems Framus chooses include those by manufacturers such as Bigsby, Floyd Rose, Hipshot, Wilkinson and Kahler. These manufacturers systems offer outstanding craftsmanship and are built from highest quality materials only.

Bridges

BRIDGE OPTIONS

Should you have any other requirements not covered above please detail them below.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

If you have any questions regarding Framus Custom Orders contact us via e-mail for assistance.

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