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Framus Announces 7-String Panthera and Diablo Models

The two additions feature arched mahogany bodies and active Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups

Markneukirchen, Germany (May 14, 2010) -- Framus has announced two new 7-string models for fans of heavy electric guitar tones and drop-tuning styles. Both 7-strings have an arched mahogany body. The Panthera 7-string has a set neck and the Diablo 7-String a bolt-in neck. Active Seymour Duncan Blackout Phase I pickups on both models easily demonstrate why they are affectionately known as ā€œmetal monstersā€. They offer more headroom, along with powerful, full-bodied yet clean distinguishable low end frequencies, than conventional pickups.

Diablo 7-String

Both models feature TonePros tune-o-matic bridges, which are unparalleled in string vibration transfer and Framus locking machines.

Framus Panthera 7-string Specs
- Set neck
- Available in right or left handed versions
- Arched mahogany body
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5ā€œ (648 mm)
- 22 medium standard frets
- Plek technology guitar setup
- Original Seymour Duncan pickups: Blackouts Phase I AHB-1N 7 (neck), AHB-1B 7 (bridge)
- 3-way toggle switch
- 1 volume and 1 tone control
- Finishes: Natural Satin, Colored Oil, High Polish Top with Satin Back & Neck or High Polish Top, Back & Neck
- Framus locking machine heads
- TonePros tune-o-matic bridge
- Warwick Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Framus Low Friction Nut
- Strings: Framus .009ā€œ - .054ā€œ
- Includes Framus User Kit
- Includes Premium Line Plus RockBag

Framus Diablo 7-String Specs
- Bolt-in neck
- Available in right or left handed versions (no additional cost)
- Arched mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5ā€œ (648 mm)
- Nut width: 49 mm
- 22 jumbo frets
- Plek technology guitar setup
- Original Seymour Duncan Pickups: Blackouts Phase I AHB-1N 7 (neck), AHB-1B 7 (bridge)
- 3-way toggle switch
- 1 volume and 1 tone control
- Finishes: Natural Satin, Colored Oil, High Polish Top with Satin Back or High Polish Top & Back
- Framus locking machine heads
- TonePros tune-o-matic bridge
- Warwick Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Framus Low Friction Nut
- Strings: Framus .009ā€œ - .054ā€œ
- Includes Framus User Kit
- Includes Premium Line Plus RockBag

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