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Limited Forum Double-Cut guitar, mahogany body, poplar burl top, ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan pickups, piezo pickup  All product info

€ 1,444.00
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or extremely cheap from € 25.71 monthly financing
available soon, estimated to be in stock: Oct 16, 2025

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FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss

Limited anniversary edition with burl poplar top, Seymour Duncan pickups and piezo pickup system

  • Limited anniversary model to celebrate Fame's 20th anniversary
  • Made in Europe
  • Khaya mahogany body with poplar burl top (Poplar Burl)
  • Neck made of sapele mahogany with "D" profile
  • Ebony fingerboard with '20th-Anniversary' inlay at the 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

The Fame Forum IV Modern in video:

Every guitar is unique!

All instruments in the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary series have hand-picked premium-quality burl poplar tops with a unique grain and individual finish. This is why we offer each electric guitar in the limited series as an individual one-off. Fans and collectors can simply browse through the product variants and choose the most beautiful tops!

Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss Electric Guitar
The limited edition Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss with a top made of intensely figured burl poplar and '20th Anniversary' inlay on the 12th fret of the ebony fingerboard.

The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss at a glance:

The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss celebrates two decades of the Fame brand with a strictly limited special edition that combines premium tonewoods, modern features, and exceptional playing comfort. Its slim mahogany body is topped with a striking burl maple veneer, showcasing stunning visual detail while offering a comfortable playing experience. Generous cutaways provide effortless access to every fret along the traditionally set-in mahogany neck. The flat "D" neck profile fits comfortably in the hand, allowing riffs and licks to flow naturally across the smooth ebony fingerboard – accented by a special '20th Anniversary' inlay at the 12th fret. When plugged in, the classic combination of a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB at the bridge delivers a wide tonal spectrum, from clean pop textures and expressive blues to high-energy rock. The sound palette is further expanded by a coil-split function, unlocking authentic single-coil tones. Additionally, an integrated piezo pickup system delivers rich acoustic-like sounds, offering incredible tonal versatility and expressive possibilities. Premium hardware rounds out the package, including a Tune-o-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece and high-precision Gotoh locking tuners, ensuring tuning stability and solid performance, whether on stage or in the studio.

FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss Pickups
With two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a piezo pickup system in the bridge, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl delivers versatile sounds.

Seymour Duncan humbucker for sounds between Blues and rock

Thanks to its versatile pickup configuration, the Fame Forum IV Modern offers impressive tonal flexibility. Equipped with a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB at the bridge and a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz at the neck, this proven humbucker pairing delivers the perfect sound across genres, from blues and pop to rock and even metal. The bridge pickup stands out with its high output and punchy, mid-focused tone that cuts through any mix with ease, while the neck pickup offers smooth, vintage warmth and rich sustain, bringing every note to life. With the addition of a coil-split function, the Forum IV Modern also provides authentic single-coil tones – characterized by that classic bell-like clarity and crisp articulation – making it an exceptionally versatile choice for any musical style.

FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss Detail
The front volume control is designed as a push/pull pot and activates the piezo. The humbuckers can be split into single coils using the mini switch.

Piezo pickup system

In addition to its magnetic pickups, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary is equipped with a Graph Tech Ghost piezo system, seamlessly integrated into the bridge and powered by an active preamp. Activated via the push/pull function on the front volume control, the piezo delivers authentic acoustic-style tones – characterized by sparkling highs and the distinctive attack you'd expect from an acoustic guitar when amplified. A separate rear-mounted potentiometer allows you to adjust the piezo volume, enabling perfectly balanced blended tones with the magnetic Seymour Duncan pickups for even greater sonic versatility.

FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss back
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss has a body made of khaya mahogany, while the glued neck is made of sapele mahogany.
FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss headstock
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary is equipped with Gotoh locking tuners for precise tuning and quick string changes.

Hardware from Gotoh and GraphTech

Last but not least, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl impresses with its high-quality hardware, delivering rock-solid performance both on stage and in the studio. From the classic stopbar tailpiece, the strings pass over a Graph Tech ResoMax Tune-O-Matic bridge, which features graphite String Saver saddles that also house the integrated Ghost piezo elements. At the headstock, a Black TUSQ nut – also from Graph Tech – ensures optimal string guidance and tone, while precise Gotoh locking tuners provide tuning stability and fast string changes.

Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Natural Gloss Detail

High playability and careful wood selection

The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl is crafted in Europe by experienced luthiers, impressing with its carefully selected tonewoods and flawless workmanship. The body is made from Khaya mahogany, topped with a striking poplar burl veneer whose unique grain is beautifully highlighted by the high-gloss finish. A sharp, contoured arch top with a recessed cutaway ensures effortless access to all registers – an elegant visual and ergonomic highlight. The sapele mahogany neck features a well-balanced “D” profile that fits naturally in the hand, making every note on the ebony fingerboard feel smooth and effortless to play.


FAME Forum IV Modern Emerald Green Satin GB Test

Tested by Gitarre & Bass in issue 03/18
Fame Forum IV Modern Test Report download

Excerpt: Otherwise, perfection down to the last detail. The unlacquered 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 plus points. Last but not least, the sound of both guitars is absolutely convincing and, thanks to their very good resonance characteristics, excellent dynamics and stable Sustain, they can also be used for a wide range of different musical genres.

Download the complete Fame Forum IV Modern test report from Gitarre & Bass 03/18 here for free... (opens in new window)

Test GPM Fame Forum IV Modern Anniversary

Tested by guitarplayer.com
Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Test Report download (english)

Excerpt: With Fame, Music Store aims to produce a luxurious guitar with an economy price tag, and the Forum IV Modern seems designed to fit the bill. [...] All instruments in the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Series feature hand-selected premium burl poplar tops with unique grain and individual finish. Having viewed the guitar online, I was curious to see if it looked as cool in person as it did virtually, and I can confirm that it does. Removing it from the gig bag revealed a stunning contoured top that lived up to my expectations.

Download the complete Fame Forum IV Modern review from guitarplayer.com here for free... (opens in new window)

Many stars play Fame guitars

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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.
Manufacturer information
MUSIC STORE professional GmbH
Istanbulstr. 22-26
51103 Köln
Germany
info@musicstore.de
www.musicstore.de
+49 (0)221 8884-0

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 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
  • 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: Matte
  • Colour: Natural Gloss
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Case included: No
  • Gigbag included: Yes
  • Certificate: No
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