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GEAR REVIEW FD 28 SR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Review By Dave Celentano STREET PRICE (MAP): FD 28 SR VSNT (SATIN) $1249 FD 28 SR VNT (GLOSS) $1279 FD 28 SR VSNT CE (SATIN W/CUTAWAY AND ELEC) $1449 FD 28 SR VNT CE (GLOSS W/CUTAWAY AND ELEC) $1499 56 GUITAR TRICKS INSIDER DIGITAL EDITION
COVER STORY GEAR REVIEW F ramus might not be on your radar if you live in the United States but that s changing. In the late 60s Framus became the largest guitar manufacturer in Europe collaborating with John Lennon, Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones bassist), and numerous other celebrity musicians. A commitment to meeting artists growing needs with innovative high-quality acoustic and electric guitars has been their success recipe for over 50 years. Enter Framus new acoustic FD 28 SR line. Eschewing a one, all-purpose guitar approach, they designed a quartet of similar models each with its own unique offerings. So whether strumming recording in the studio, or rocking live a custom-made guitar without the wait time and extravagant price. Here s the and with or without electronics. Purely acoustic models, FD 28 SR VSNT (Satin) and FD 28 SR VNT (Gloss), have a symmetrical dreadnaught body style, while the acoustic electrics, FD 28 SR VSNT CE (Satin) and FD 28 SR VNT CE (Gloss), feature a modern cutaway to access higher fretboard territories electronics providing everything you need to hit the big stage. I can hear the crowds beginning to roar! Today we re checking out the FD 28 SR VNT dreadnaught acoustic guitar. When making your new guitar acquisition, tone, looks and build quality are at the top of the considerations list. But don t let the made in China label fool you. This is a classy, hand-crafted instrument with superior tone and tons of volume that exceeds all expectations for an acoustic made in the Far East. Much like the way colors of a rainbow come together to form a spectacular sight, the components of the FR 28 SR VNT model bestow DIGITAL EDITION GUITAR TRICKS INSIDER 57
GEAR REVIEW upon us an undeniably heavenly sounding and affordable acoustic guitar that breathes majesty. But enough of the talk. Let s check guitar special and deserving of residence in your arsenal. FEATURES Opening the deluxe hard-shell Rockcase reveals eye-catching, mother-of-pearl inlay decorating arrowhead-style position markers on a tigerstripe, ebony fretboard, Framus logo headstock, and pearl-dotted ebony bridge pins. Open-faced vintage Grover gold tuners and Rosetta design around the sound hole, as well as matching body binding add a touch of class that nicely pulls the look together. Visually, this guitar is ready for front and center stage and will surely attract oohs and ahs from your audience. But Framus FD 28 SR is more than just stylish in appearance. Its attractive and manly tone built on muscular lows, bell-like highs, and lots of sustain will surely spark your creative juices. A combination of solid AA Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides radiate a gorgeous voice that s perfect for side-by-side blindfold test with equal or greater with a warm and resonating tone that ll satisfy and soothe the most particular players. For majority of guitarists the neck is the most intimate part of the playing experience, so it s gotta feel good. Real good. Like slipping into 58 GUITAR TRICKS INSIDER DIGITAL EDITION
COVER STORY GEAR REVIEW a broken-in pair of shoes good. And FD 28 SR VERDICT C shape, mahogany neck, as well as a superior No matter what type of player you are fret job and binding that provides a smooth traditional, old-school, unplugged soloist, feel up and down the fretboard all with an modern electric rocker with an acoustic extremely comfy grip. A little perk that does edge, or somewhere between, Framus a lot towards boosting tone and volume is the FD 28 SR line has something for everyone compensated Tusq saddle (made of synthetic and embodies all you d expect from a ivory), which improves intonation for chording, high-end dreadnaught without the wallet along with increased sustain and string gouging price tag. So, what are you vibration transfer to the guitar top resulting in waiting for? Ask your local music store crystal clear highs and meaty lows. Now if the about Framus acoustics or check them out selling price was for the guitar alone it would be on the web: a great bargain, but throw in a superior, deluxe, hard-shell Rockcase (made by Warwick) and you ve got a steal of a deal. Visit Framus Web DIGITAL EDITION GUITAR TRICKS INSIDER 59