Fame Forum Custom Spalted Maple Top Natural #FC2109081

Premium tonewoods and ergonomic design

The body of the Fame Forum Custom is made of mahogany and has a two-piece top made of contrasting grained gestocktem Ahorn (spalted maple), which is glued according to the bookmatching principle. The experienced guitar builders from Gdansk pay attention to an even pattern with a three-dimensional depth effect, which is additionally emphasized by the transparent Finish. A further optical depth effect as well as clear body contours are set by the shimmering iridescent abalone purfling, which is finished with a single layer of cream-colored Binding.

Whoever plays the Fame Forum Custom will be thrilled by the slim profile and the Gewicht of the instrument, both on the strap and on the lap! Because all Hardware of the instrument in the form of pots, bridge and switches are recessed in the top for ergonomic reasons, and Palm Mutes and Pickings to make as comfortable as possible.

Whether you're a shredder or a blues fan, both fast runs and organic bends are ideally supported by the slim yet contoured 'C' profile of the mahogany neck. For accessibility to the high registers, the Forum Custom features a flattened neck foot, while the extended neck tenon glued down to under the neck pickup underscores values such as Sustain and construction stability.

Seymour Duncan USA pickups and Schaller premium hardware

Classic rock sounds, singing blues leads and aggressive metal riffs are the métier of the classic Seymour Duncan combination of an SH-4b JB Model humbucker at the bridge and an SH-2n Jazz pickup in neck position. Hand-wound and made in the United States, the market leader's pickups feature Alnico 5 magnets and provide a well-balanced Output with convincing pressure without giving up dynamic range. Last but not least, both pickups can be switched to single coil mode via Mini Switch.

Of course, no expense has been spared with regard to Hardware: The noble guitar, which is completely equipped with high-quality Schaller parts, has a GTM piezo bridge with string riders from GraphTech, solid Schaller M6 clamp machine heads with backlocking function and security locks already installed ex works for danger-free stage performances. Naturally, all hardware parts are coated with 24-carat Gold. When we say premium hardware, we mean it!

Including Schaller S-Locks, adjustment key and manual!

Fame EG-2 Guitar Case for free!

The high-quality instruments of the Fame Forum Custom Series are delivered in the elegant Fame EG-2 Electric Guitar Case. The robust and water-repellent case has a black Tolex cover, while the soft inner padding of the professional instrument case not only looks coherent, but also acts gentle on the varnish. Last but not least, the Fame EG-2 Guitar Case has indestructible metal fittings including a lockable middle buckle.