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3) String Action Setup and Truss Rod Adjustment 

String Action Setup

Thanks to our collaboration with Plek®, optimal string action setup is predetermined, which in turn should be perceived as comfortable by

the majority of players. 

Due to the physical characteristics of wood and strings in conjunction with the vibration process please keep in mind that with a very low

string action setup, string buzzing is quite possible. The guitar has an optimal setup when your individual requirements are met. String gauge,

playing techniques, pick gauge, string attack, are all variables that cannot be considered when performing a factory setup.  

Standard String Gauges (Framus Strings)

6-string 25,5“ scale

45210 CL 009/046"

Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings (.009" - .046")

009", 011", 016", 026", 036", 046"

6-string 24,75“ scale

45220 REG 010/046"

Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings (.010" - .046")

010", 013", 017", 026", 036", 046"

7-string 25,5“ scale

Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings

009", 011", 016", 026", 036", 046", 056“

AZ10 /LP10/MM10 Jazz archtop 24,75“ scale

GHS PFT 1000 M

GHS Flatwound Medium     013"-054"

013", .017", .026", .034", .044", .054"

How often should one change strings?

Changing  strings  is  a  matter  of  individual  preference.  It  also  depends  on  many  different  factors.  Hand  sweat  and  inappropriate  room 

conditions can attack the strings and negatively influence the sound of the guitar and its playability.  

We recommend changing the strings once or twice a month to ensure brilliant tone and playability.

Summary of Contents for AK 1974

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual for all Framus Guitars ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...ENGLISH...

Page 3: ...ents and so we also provide our workers with cutting edge in house training This symbiosis of tradition state of the art technology and attention to detail helps us create instruments daily that then...

Page 4: ...blo 12 Diablo Progressive 11 Diablo Progressive X 12 Diablo Supreme 12 Diablo Supreme X 12 Diablo 7 string 11 Mayfield Legacy 13 Earl Slick P90 13 Mayfield Pro 11 Mayfield Custom 11 Panthera 12 Panthe...

Page 5: ...us guitars An optimal guitar setup is provided thanks to this technology The neck measuring procedure accurate down to 1 100th of a millimeter scans the fingerboard on all relevant points basically ev...

Page 6: ...tory setup Standard String Gauges Framus Strings 6 string 25 5 scale 45210 CL 009 046 Framus Nickel Plated Steel Strings 009 046 009 011 016 026 036 046 6 string 24 75 scale 45220 REG 010 046 Framus N...

Page 7: ...nts should be done in small steps because the neck s reaction is not instantaneous You should check the results after approximately one hour and probably check again the following day Readjust the tru...

Page 8: ...with the nut still unlocked Keep in mind that the overall tuning with an unlocked nut is actually below the correct pitch When the pressure pad screws are tightened the strings will tune up slightly d...

Page 9: ...stom Shop TonePros Tune o matic with Stop Tailpiece Mayfield Pro Mayfield Custom Mayfield Legacy AK 1974 Panthera Panthera Supreme Panthera Studio Panthera Studio Supreme Panthera 7 string Diablo 7 st...

Page 10: ...dge from the pickup side Framus by Wilkinson Diablo Diablo Supreme X or Custom Shop Vibratos The strings are threaded from the back of the instrument through the vibrato block Original Floyd Rose vibr...

Page 11: ...Panthera Legacy Earl Slick P90 Humbucker or Custom Shop 7 Electronics Layout for all models AZ 10 1 PU LP 10 MM 10 Volume und Tone Control AZ 10 Custom 2 PU Mayfield Pro Mayfield Custom Panthera 7 St...

Page 12: ...12 Earl Slick Humbucker Panthera Panthera Legacy Panthera Supreme Diablo Diablo Supreme X Diablo Progressive X Diablo Supreme...

Page 13: ...s are also switched in parallel but the bridge humbucker has a reverse polarity Panthera Studio Panthera Studio Supreme Both models have a so called Lead Free switch If activated the signal will be ro...

Page 14: ...s and without noticeable wood grain structure As with Colored Oil Finish care is limited to the visual aspects You can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with the correspondingly suited spray...

Page 15: ...ip with Warwick Security Locks Montage Put the piece with the outside thread in the strap hole Put the ring on the thread from the other side of the strap Screw the nut on the thread Tighten with a wr...

Page 16: ...16 11 User Kit Included with your guitar is the Framus User Kit which contains the following useful accessories Truss rod wrench Polishing cloth 1 5 mm Allen wrench 2 5 mm Allen wrench Warranty card...

Page 17: ...ase feel free to contact us Phone 0049 37422 555 0 Fax 0049 37422 555 9999 Email info framus de or service framus de Please direct your custom shop requests to custom shop framus de For spare and repl...

Page 18: ...and E Mail info warwick ch Branch CZ SK Warwick Music Equipment Trading Praha CZ s r o Sp len 23 93 11000 Praha 1 Czech Republic E Mail info warwick cz Branch Poland Warwick Music Equipment Trading Wa...

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