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FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss
Limited anniversary edition with burl poplar top, Seymour Duncan pickups and piezo pickup system
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss is the brand Fame's strictly limited 20th anniversary model of the brand. It is made of high-quality premium tonewoods, a contemporaryly fully equipment and has high playing comfort. The slim mahogany body with a chic burl poplar top not only boasts striking visual appeal, but also ensures a comfortable playing experience, with the generous Cutaways providing unobstructed access to the entire neck. It is made of mahogany and traditionally set, while the flat "D" profile comfortably fits the hand, making every riff or lick on the ebony fretboard feel effortless. Playing amplified, the proven combination of a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz at the neck and a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB at the bridge delivers a wide range of sounds from pop to Blues to rock, with added benefit of a Coil-Split feature for authentic single-coil sounds. The built-in piezo pickup system further enhances fthe versatility, providing top-notch acoustic guitar sounds, so there is no limit to tonal variety and expression. A Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar a tailpiece, along precise Gotoh locking tuners complete the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss.
The limited edition Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss with a top of intensely figured burl poplar and '20th Anniversary' inlay at the 12th fret of the ebony fingerboard.
High playability and carefully selected woods
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl is crafted in Europe by experienced luthiers and accordingly impresses with its careful wood selection and flawless workmanship. The body is made of khaya mahogany with a poplar burl top. Its unique grain is skilfully accentuated with the Finish. Another classy highlight is undoubtedly the sharply contoured arching of the top with a recess in the cutaway, which ensures limitless playability in all registers. Thanks to the perfectly proportioned "D" profile, the Sapelli mahogany neck sits comfortably in the player's hand – every note flows effortlessly on the ebony fretboard.
With two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a piezo pickup system in the bridge, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl delivers versatile tones.
Seymour Duncan humbucker for sounds between Blues and Rock
Benefitting from the versatile pickup equipment, the Fame Forum IV Modern is particularly flexible in terms of sound. With a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB at the bridge and a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz at the neck, a tested pair of humbuckers is used, which delivers the fitting sound for every genre from blues to pop to rock to even metal. The bridge pickup delivers high Output and impressive punch with its sharply focused mids, while the neck pickup brings every note to life with endless Sustain and a warm, vintage tone. Thanks to the coil-split circuitry, authentic single-coil tones with the typical bell-like clarity are also at your fingertips.
The front volume control is a push/pull pot and activates the piezo. Via the mini switch the humbuckers can be split to single coils.
Piezo pickup system
Alongside the magnetic pickups, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary features a GraphTech Ghost piezo pickup system, completed with an active preamp. The system is activated by pulling the front volume knob and delivers authentic acoustic guitar tones with bright highs and the signature attack. The piezo volume can be adjusted via the rear potentiometer, allowing for a blend of sounds with the Seymour Duncan magnetic pickups.
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss features a Khaya Mahogany body, while the glued neck is made of Sapelli Mahogany.
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary is equipped with Gotoh locking tuners for precise tuning and fast string changes.
Hardware by Gotoh and GraphTech
Last but not least, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl impresses with its high-quality hardware equipment which reliably handles every situation on stage and in the Studio. The strings are routed from the traditional Stopbar tailpiece through GraphTech Resomax Tune-O-Matic bridge, whose string saddles made of String-Saver graphite material, house the Ghost Piezo elements. The Black-TUSQ saddle, also by GraphTech, keeps the strings in place, while precise Gotohlocking tuners at the headstock ensure stable tuning.
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss at a glance:
Limited 20th anniversary edition
Made in Europe
Body made of Khaya mahogany with poplar burl top (Poplar Burl)
Sapele mahogany neck with "D" profile
Ebony fingerboard with '20th-Anniversary' inlay at 12th fret
Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz neck pickup
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB bridge pickup
Coil split via mini-switch
GraphTech Resomax Tune-O-Matic bridge with Ghost piezo pickups, active piezo preamp
Stopbar tailpiece
Gotoh locking tuners
Gig bag included
Tested by Gitarre & Bass in issue 03/18Fame Forum IV Modern download test report.
Excerpt: Otherwise, perfection down to the last detail. The unvarnished satin surfaces convey an extremely pleasant feel, the ergonomics a high level of playing comfort. Schaller hardware, Seymour Duncan pickups and GraphTech ghost piezo bridge with corresponding Preamp - that's how you score points. Last but not least, both guitars are absolutely convincing in terms of sound and, thanks to their very good vibration characteristics, excellent dynamics and stable Sustain, they serve a wide range of different musical genres.
Stars like Peter Maffay, the 'nation's guitar teacher' Peter Bursch, solo guitarist Andy Susemihl, JB Meijers, and lead guitarist Anna from the Ukrainian girl rock band 'The Sixsters' play the Fame Forum.
Manufactured by:
MUSIC STORE professional GmbH
Fame
Istanbulstr. 22-26, 51103 Köln
Deutschland
info@musicstore.de
Features:
Manufacturer:
Fame
Series:
Forum IV Modern
Design:
Forum Double Cut
Body:
Khaya-Mahogany
Top:
Burl Poplar
Binding:
Natural
Neck:
Sapelli Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
'D'
Thickness at 1st Fret:
20.3
Thickness at 12th Fret:
22
Scale in mm:
628
Fretboard:
Ebony
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
24
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Graph Tech Black TUSQ
Nut width in mm:
43
Width at Last Fret:
56
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Seymour Duncan
Neck Pickup:
SH-2n Jazz
Middle Pickup:
No
Bridge Pickup:
SH-4 JB
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
Yes
Piezo Pickup:
Yes
Electronic:
Active
Switch:
3-Way, Coil Split Mini Switch
Control:
Vol (Push/Pull), Piezo Blend
Bridge:
GraphTech Ghost Loaded ResoMax
Tailpiece:
Stopbar
Tuners:
Gotoh Locking
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Chrome
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss
amazing instrument sounds fantastic has a great feel looks as good as much more expensive guitars but the guitar was poorly shipped the cardboard was very soft no gig bag was included & there was a chip on the top of the headstock you did refund 50.00 dollars for that & the gig bag arrived today I love the guitar but how it got sent the way it did I'm surprised there wasn't more damage.i still give hot a top rating because the guitar is that good & you addressed the issue quickly
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I've REALLY gelled with this guitar. First thing first the wood on this guitar and the craftsmanship are TOP notch. I was not impressed with the electronics the Duncan pickups, while a classic combo, didn't suit my needs. I put shur thornbuckers in right away. While the piezo pickups are graphtech the preamp is not, I changed that out as well. I also added a tone control and removed the piezo switch for a piezo volume (can be done with a mini pot). As you can see I'm super particular about my electronics so I don't fault fame, especially at this price. I will be buy another one! But, can we get a few more color options for the semi hollow!???
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