Framus AK 1974 Manual - page 4
6-String 25,5” Scale
Cleartone EMP 009“, 011“, 016“, 026“, 036“, 046“
6-String 24,75” String
Cleartone EMP 010“, 013“, 017“, 026“, 036“, 046“
7-String 25,5” String
Cleartone EMP 009“, 011“, 016“, 026“, 036“, 046“, 056“
AZ10 /LP10/MM10 Jazz Archtop 24,75” String
Cleartone EMP 013“, .017“, .026“, .034“, .044“, .054“
Wolf Hoffmann Signature 25,5”
Cleartone EMP 010“, 013“, 017“, 026“, 036“, 046“
8-String 27” String
Cleartone EMP 009“, 011“, 016“, 026“, 036“, 046“,056“,064“
How often should I 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.
Turning the truss rod wrench clockwise will tighten the truss rod and give the neck a back bow; turning
the wrench counterclockwise will loosen the truss rod and give the neck a forward bow. These adjust-
ments should be done in small steps of 1/4 to 1/2 turn 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 truss rod if needed. Particularly during the changing of seasons or during strong weather
fluctuations you should pay attention to the neck’s setup and the corresponding truss rod adjustment, as
changes in humidity and temperature can affect the neck.
clockwise = back bow, fretboard straitens
counter clockwise = forward bow
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3) String Action Setup and Gauges
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):
4) Truss Rod Adjustment
The neck is setup correctly if it has a slight forward bow. You can verify the neck’s relief by pressing the
lowest string at the first and last fret (simultaneously). The gap between fret and string should be appro-
ximately between 0.1 and 0.3 mm (100µ-300µ) at the 9th fret. This value is independent from the actual
string action setup of the instrument.
5) Nuts
Since June 2010 all Framus electric guitars are equipped with GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL™ nuts. Graph-
Tech BLACK TUSQ XL nuts have a Teflon lubrication impregnated all the way through the material, which
improves the tuning performance of the guitar significantly, especially when using a vibrato or bendings.
The highly resonant BLACK TUSQ XL material also brings out hidden harmonics in the guitar.
Locking Nut:
GraphTech BLACK TUSQ XL
TM
:
Guitars that come with a Floyd Rose Vibrato System feature our specially designed locking nut. This nut
locks the strings and guarantees tuning stability even during extreme use of the Floyd Rose Vibrato Sys-
tem.
The factory setup for the pickups is such that pressing the lowest and highest string at the highest fret will
create a distance of 2 mm (0.08“) between strings and pickup. Use a Philips head screwdriver to adjust
the pickup height.
The closer the pickup is to the strings, the higher the output and the sustain decreases. Normally the
bridge pickup should be closer to the strings then the neck pickup.
6) Pickup Setup
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