FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss #25071682
Limited anniversary edition with burl poplar top, Seymour Duncan pickups and piezo pickup system
Special model for the 20th anniversary of the Fame brand
Made in Europe
Serial number: 25071682
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:
FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary - Exclusive electric guitar in Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fame brand as a strictly limited special edition model featuring high quality premium tonewoods, contemporary specifications and outstanding playing comfort. The slim mahogany body with its elegant poplar burl top not only showcases striking visual details, but also offers a comfortable playing position. The generous cutaways provide unrestricted access across the entire neck. The neck is crafted from mahogany and traditionally glued in, while the flat D profile sits comfortably in the hand, allowing every riff and lick on the ebony fingerboard to flow effortlessly. Plugged into an amplifier, the proven combination of a Seymour Duncan SH 2n Jazz in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SH 4 JB at the bridge delivers versatile tones ranging from pop and blues to rock. The coil split function expands the tonal palette with authentic single coil sounds. The integrated piezo pickup system also provides first class acoustic guitar tones, leaving virtually no limits to tonal variety and musical expression. A Tune O Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece and precise Gotoh locking tuners complete the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss.
The limited edition Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss with a top made of intensely figured burl poplar and '20th Anniversary' inlay on the 12th fret of the ebony fingerboard.
High playability and careful wood selection
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl is built by experienced luthiers in Europe and stands out for its carefully selected woods and flawless workmanship. The body is made from khaya mahogany and topped with poplar burl, whose unique grain is beautifully highlighted by the finish. A particularly elegant feature is the sharply contoured carved top with a recess in the cutaway, which ensures unhindered playability in all positions. The sapele mahogany neck feels comfortable in the hand thanks to its perfectly proportioned D profile, allowing every note on the ebony fingerboard to ring out with ease.
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 exceptional 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 right sound for styles ranging from blues and pop to rock and even metal. The bridge pickup impresses with high output and strong presence in the focused midrange, while the neck pickup produces warm vintage tones with excellent sustain and clarity. The coil split circuit also provides authentic single coil sounds with a characteristic bell like clarity and articulation.
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
Last but not least, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl is fitted with high quality hardware that performs with complete reliability both on stage and in the studio. From the traditional stopbar tailpiece, the strings run across the GraphTech ResoMax Tune-O-Matic bridge, whose graphite string saddles house the Ghost piezo elements. The Black TUSQ nut, positioned behind the strings at the headstock, is also made by GraphTech and works in combination with precise Gotoh locking tuners to ensure stable tuning and smooth performance.
The Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss has a body made of khaya mahogany, while the glued neck is made of sapele mahogany.
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 equipment, which performs on stage and in the studio with unrestricted reliability. From the traditional stopbar tailpiece, the strings are guided over the GraphTech Resomax Tune-O-Matic bridge, whose string savers made from graphite string savers accommodate the ghost piezo elements. The Black TUSQ nut, behind which the strings are held on the headstock by precise Gotohlocking tuners, also comes from GraphTech.
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.
Stars such as Peter Maffay, the 'guitar teacher of the nation' Peter Bursch, solo guitarist Andy Susemihl, JB Meijers and lead guitarist Anna of 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
Serial number:
25071682
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 Type:
Fretted
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
Middle Pickup:
No
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:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
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