Framus Amps Consumer Price List & Guide Book August 2008

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1 Framus Amps Consumer Price List & Guide Book August 2008

2 Framus - known all over the world This was the slogan that the German musical instrument factory made popular through its advertising campaign in the 1950s. Many artists, both German and international, such as John Lennon of the Beatles and Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones helped to make Framus a world renown trade mark. After its demise in the late 1970s Framus virtually disappeared. But in1995 the brand celebrated a comeback within the business concept of Warwick Germany - FRAMUS IS BACK! Today the guitars & amplifiers that make up the Framus catalogue are building an iconic reputation amongst guitar players and music lovers. In just over a decade since the re-launch of the brand it has grown to a position of strength in the market. Its superior German design & manufacture combined with the hand craftsmanship made famous by Warwick has made it a favourite amongst players of all styles. What makes Framus amplifiers & speaker cabinets so unique? Uncompromising Boutique amplification without the boutique price tag. Hand crafted in Germany these amps unify the finest components and are handwired by amp builders who have truly mastered their craft. From the wildly successful classic, the Ruby Riot, to the 3 Channel Cobra, Framus offers a range of amplifiers of superior quality already favoured by some of the worlds greatest players. Framus guitar speaker cabinets follow the guiding principles of the much loved cabinets of yesteryear and are fast appearing as standard equipment with many artists. They are hand crafted from 17mm poplar ply and use the highest quality hardware through out. They are fitted with genuine Celestion speakers and offer stereo or mono switching in most models.

Framus Amplifier Heads Dragon Amplifier Head A true masterpiece in Amplifier design. A 100 watt valve Amplifier head hand wired using the finest materials.

100 watt all tube amp 3 channels (Clean, Crunch and Lead) Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls for each channel Parallel effects loop Deep control Master 1 and 2, switchable Integrated

3 Framus Amplifier Heads Dragon Amplifier Head A true masterpiece in Amplifier design. A 100 watt valve Amplifier head hand wired using the finest materials. 3 channels with total control of every frequency for each channel. 100 watt all tube amp 3 channels (Clean, Crunch and Lead) Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls for each channel Parallel effects loop Deep control Master 1 and 2, switchable Integrated MIDI interface 4, 8 and 16 ohms speaker output impedance switchable Comes with FR-S4M 4 button footswitch FR-TDRAGON Dragon 100w Head $4,299 Cobra Amplifer Head The primary design goal behind the creation of the Cobra was to take the Dragon head and hotrod it. A 100 watt valve amp head that is hand wired & features three independent channels. The Cobra has several upgrades in the signal processing. The clean channel has a bright switch that will add extra presence to you tone. Both the crunch and lead channels have a notch switch, which allows you to customize your EQ settings making it easier to find your own, unique sound. This is now the amp of choice for many hard rock and metal players the world over. 100 watts all tube amp 3 channels (Clean, Crunch and Lead) Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls for each channel Notch switch Parallel effects loop Effect Mix control Deep control to set the amount of low end in the power amp stage Master 1 and 2, switchable Integrated MIDI interface 4, 8 and 16 ohms speaker output impedance, switchable Metal grill front face Comes with FR-S4M 4 button footswitch FR-TCOBRA Cobra 100w Head $4,699

2 button footswitch FR-RUBYCB Ruby Riot 30w head Black $2,899 FR-RUBYBBP Ruby Riot 30w head, solid Bubinga Pommelle housing $5,499 Red Rogue Combo The 50-watt tube loaded EL 34 combo is fitted with a

4 Ruby Riot Head Heralded as a true boutique amp, the Ruby Riot is a 30-watt Class-A valve head with the same features as the Ruby Riot combo. 30 watts Class A all tube combo 4/8 ohms switch Clean channel with Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble controls Lead channel with Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble and Master controls Parallel FX loop Comes with FR-S2L 2 button footswitch FR-RUBYCB Ruby Riot 30w head Black $2,899 FR-RUBYBBP Ruby Riot 30w head, solid Bubinga Pommelle housing $5,499 Red Rogue Combo The 50-watt tube loaded EL 34 combo is fitted with a 12 Celestion G12T-100 Hot 100 Speaker. It offers two channels, each with a separate EQ and master volume control. Serious tone in a small package watt all tube combo - 1 x 12 Celestion speaker - Clean channel with Volume, Bass and Treble controls and Bright switch - Lead channel with Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble and Master controls, Lead Boost switch - 2 switchable Master Volume controls - Deep switch - Parallel FX loop - Integrated Accutronics spring reverb - 4/8 ohms switch FR-REDROUGECB Red Rogue 50w combo $1899

Framus Amplifier Combos Ruby Riot Combo Heralded as a true boutique amp, the Ruby Riot is a 30-watt Class-A valve combo, which is hand wired and features two 12-inch, mismatched Celestion Speakers.

30 watts Class A all tube combo 2 x 12 speakers (1 x Vintage 30 and 1 x Greenback 25) 4/8 ohms switch Clean channel with Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble controls Lead channel with Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble

5 Framus Amplifier Combos Ruby Riot Combo Heralded as a true boutique amp, the Ruby Riot is a 30-watt Class-A valve combo, which is hand wired and features two 12-inch, mismatched Celestion Speakers. A vintage 30 & a Greenback watts Class A all tube combo 2 x 12 speakers (1 x Vintage 30 and 1 x Greenback 25) 4/8 ohms switch Clean channel with Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble controls Lead channel with Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble and Master controls Integrated Accutronics spring reverb Parallel FX loop Comes with FR-S2L 2 button footswitch FR-RUBYRCB Ruby Riot Combo in classic black $3,899 FR-RUBYRRR As above in Ruby Red $3,899 Ruby Riot II Combo This new thoroughbred amp is a retro take on the proven design of the Ruby Riot combo. Whilst many of the specifications found in the Ruby Riot I have remained, the main changes in the Ruby Riot II lay in the voicing of the Lead channel. The Ruby Riot we all know and love sports a high gain lead channel where as its brother the Ruby Riot II offers only 1/3 of the gain for a more retro lead sound. This change lends itself to those classic 60 s & early 70 s tones. Add a luscious tremolo with rate & depth control and you have the ultimate retro vibed combo amp. Handcrafted in Germany, this amp is astounding value for money. 30-watt, all-tube, Class-A combo 2 x 12 speakers (1 x Vintage 30 and 1 x Greenback 25) 4/8 ohms switch Clean channel with bass, mid, treble and volume controls Lead channel with bass, mid, treble, gain and master controls for hot-rodded, British Class-A sounds Integrated Accutronics spring reverb Integrated Tremolo with depth and speed controls Parallel effects loop Comes with FR-S2L 2 button footswitch FR-RUBYIICB Ruby Riot Iin classic black $3,999 FR-RUBYIIRR As above in ruby red $3,999

Framus Speaker Cabinets Framus guitar speaker cabinets follow the guiding principles of the much loved cabinets of yesteryear and are fast appearing as standard equipment with many artists.

They are fitted with genuine Celestion speakers and offer stereo or mono switching in most models.

6 Framus Speaker Cabinets Framus guitar speaker cabinets follow the guiding principles of the much loved cabinets of yesteryear and are fast appearing as standard equipment with many artists. They are hand crafted from 17mm poplar ply and covered in a European tolex covering that is as beautiful as it is durable. The highest quality hardware and removable castors are used through out. They are fitted with genuine Celestion speakers and offer stereo or mono switching in most models. Their tone is very musical in high or low volume situations while retaining a tone that is warm and assertive. All of this adds up to make them some of the finest quality cabinets available on the market today. Dragon Speaker Cabinet A classic 412 Quad box loaded with the finest quality components such as Celestion vintage 30 speakers and the finest poplar ply for authentic tone. Power rating: 240W / 8 ohms or 2 x 120W / 2 x 16 ohms 4 x 12 Celestion Vintage 30 speakers Swithable stereo or Mono Recessed side handles Removable Castors 17 mm plywood housing with European tolex covering FR-412DRAGONACB Dragon Angled Cabinet $1399 FR-412DRAGONSSCB Dragon Straight Cabinet $1399 Cobra Speaker Cabinet Based on the Dragon this model features legendary Celestion Greenback 25 speakers and road tough metal front grille. Power rating: 100 Watt / 8 ohms or 2 x 50W / 2 x 16 ohms 4 x 12 Celestion Greenback 25 speakers Swithable stereo or Mono 17 mm plywood housing with European tolex covering Recessed side handles Removable Castors Metal grill front face FR-412COBRAANCB Cobra Angled Cabinet $1699 FR-412COBRASTCB Cobra Straight Cabinet $1699

FR 212 Speaker Cabinet Classic 212 guitar tone delivered via Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Authentic Tolex covering.

Power rating: 120 watts 8 ohms 2 x 12 Celestion Vintage 30 Speakers Removable Back for open or closed option Recessed side handles 17 mm plywood

Cabinet This powerful box with a 12 speaker is the optimum solution if low weight, simple transportation and high power are desired.

7 FR 212 Speaker Cabinet Classic 212 guitar tone delivered via Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Authentic Tolex covering. Superb tone with amazing bang for the buck. A great standalone cab or combo extension. Power rating: 120 watts 8 ohms 2 x 12 Celestion Vintage 30 Speakers Removable Back for open or closed option Recessed side handles 17 mm plywood housing with European tolex covering FR-212CSBK Framus 2 x 12 cab, black $899 FR-212CSBP Framus 2 x 12 cab, solid Bubinga cabinet $2995 FR 112 Speaker Cabinet This powerful box with a 12 speaker is the optimum solution if low weight, simple transportation and high power are desired. It is perfectly suitable for stereo or mono setups or as an expansion for combos. Power rating: 100 watts 8 ohms 1 x 12 Celestion G12T-100 Hot 100 speaker Open back Leather top handle 17 mm plywood housing with European tolex covering FR-112CSCB Framus 1x12 cabinet black $599

Framus Footswitches 2 function footswitch A very robust footswitch for the Ruby Top, Ruby Riot I and Iand the CS Top for channel switching and reverb.

95 4 function footswitch This very robust footswitch manages all 3 channels and the 2 Master-volumes of the Dragon and the Cobra tops.

95 Rockbag Amp Dust Covers Robust, water-resistant nylon/polyester-material cut-out for the handles at the sides for easy carrying borders of the cut-outs strengthened with artificial leather and

95 RB80751 Dust cover for Dragon / Cobra Straight Cab $45.95 RB80770 Dust Cover for Ruby Riot Combo $39.95 Rockcase Professional Flight Case for Framus 5 mm plywood case covered with black PVC.

8 Framus Footswitches 2 function footswitch A very robust footswitch for the Ruby Top, Ruby Riot I and Iand the CS Top for channel switching and reverb. 2 switching functions (latch) Connector cable (6 m / 20 ft long, 8 mm outer diameter) with stereo plug Durable metal housing FR-S2L 2 function footswitch $ function footswitch This very robust footswitch manages all 3 channels and the 2 Master-volumes of the Dragon and the Cobra tops. 3 channels and Master 1/2 switching Connector cable (8 m / 26 ft long, 8 mm outer diameter) with Y and 2 stereo plugs Durable metal housing FR-S4M 4 function footswitch $ Rockbag Amp Dust Covers Robust, water-resistant nylon/polyester-material cut-out for the handles at the sides for easy carrying borders of the cut-outs strengthened with artificial leather and double sewn RB80700 Dust Cover for Dragon / Cobra head $35.95 RB80701 Dust Cover for Ruby head $35.95 RB80750 Dust cover for Dragon / Cobra Angle Cab $45.95 RB80751 Dust cover for Dragon / Cobra Straight Cab $45.95 RB80770 Dust Cover for Ruby Riot Combo $39.95 Rockcase Professional Flight Case for Framus 5 mm plywood case covered with black PVC. 4 butterfly recessed latches. 4 x 20mm rubber feet, chrome plated ball corners, 4 fold out latch locks, aluminium edges. Case for amp head has additional foam inlays for adapting inner dimensions to different size heads. RC23500B Flight case for Dragon / Cobra / Ruby head, 32 x 76 x 30 cm $ RC23510B Flight case for Ruby I / Ruby II / CS212, 56 x 76 x 30 cm * $ RC23520B Flight Case for 1 x 12 Combo / FR112 cabinet, 51 x 61 x 30 cm * $ RC23540B Flight case for Angled Dragon / Cobra Cabinet, 76 x 80 x 38 cm * $ RC23550B Flight case for Straight Dragon / Cobra Cabinet, 77 x 83 x 36 cm * $ * With 4 lockable wheels instead of rubber feet

Warwick & Framus Head Office and Factory, Germany WARWICK AND FRAMUS GO GREEN Carbon Offset and Solar Power Program Warwick & Framus is turning GREEN.

After commissioning the solar heating system in the 2007 Warwick is strongly endorsing alternative fuels and continues to be supporters of environmental protection.

9 Warwick & Framus Head Office and Factory, Germany WARWICK AND FRAMUS GO GREEN Carbon Offset and Solar Power Program Warwick & Framus is turning GREEN. They have turned to Solar Energy to POWER their world renowned Guitar and Bass Making business! After commissioning the solar heating system in the 2007 Warwick is strongly endorsing alternative fuels and continues to be supporters of environmental protection. Company boss Hans-Peter Wilfer explains: We are completely self-sufficient in terms of our energy consumption. For our heating needs we use our sawdust and wood waste exclusively, and all our buildings and pipelines were duly insulated at great expense. In the last year we have installed solar arrays on the roof. That covers our complete electrical energy requirements. And: The excess of about 20-35% is fed into the local network making our entire city very enviro friendly.this is great news for Warwick and Framus and offers musicians around the world a carbon offset option!

300 dignitaries, musicians, and press, as well as the staff of the Warwick Framus operation from all over the world were present to watch Warwick s owner,

Fred. The Musuem is a must see for any Musician.

The opening of the museum was timed to coincide with the publication of a history of Framus, Built in the Heart of Bavaria by Dr Christian Hoyer.

Music history. Over 3 years of research and writing the author of this book, Dr.

10 FRAMUS MUSEUM Saturday July 21st saw the Warwick & Framus company celebrate 60 years of the Framus brand by opening a dedicated museum in Warwick s adopted hometown of Markneukirchen Germany. 300 dignitaries, musicians, and press, as well as the staff of the Warwick Framus operation from all over the world were present to watch Warwick s owner, Hans-Peter Wilfer, his wife, Florence, and the Mayor of Markneukirchen, Karl- Heinz cut the ribbon on the beautifully restored mansion that is now home to all things historically Framus. The vintage instrument collection covers the enormous cross-section of what Framus manufactured from 1946 to 1975 under the control of Wilfer s father, Fred. The Musuem is a must see for any Musician. Over 500 instruments, amplifiers and accessories are displayed in a state of the art temperature controlled musuem. The opening of the museum was timed to coincide with the publication of a history of Framus, Built in the Heart of Bavaria by Dr Christian Hoyer. Furnished up with numerous pictures and photos, this book is not only describing the life s work of Fred Wilfer but also documents a piece of European Music history. Over 3 years of research and writing the author of this book, Dr. Christian Hoyer, and the Framus vintage expert Volkmar Rudolph have put together photos, stories and anecdotes, in order to consistently present the history of the once biggest European manufacturer of music instruments from 1946 to An Amazing Coffee table book for any musician and instrument lover. It contains photos of amazing instruments and artists from the Stones to Jazz Legend Attila Zoller and all stops in between. More info: FRAMUS-MUSEUM: Adorfer Straße 25 D Markneukirchen GERMANY Tel / Fax: / Open from 10:00am to 6:00pm Daily

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