FAME Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl Stonewashed Charcoal Gloss #25071685
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: 25071685
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 brand’s 20th anniversary with a strictly limited edition model. It features premium tonewoods, modern specifications, and outstanding playability. The slim mahogany body, paired with a stylish poplar burl top, not only enhances its visual appeal but also offers a comfortable playing experience. Generous cutaways provide unobstructed access across the entire neck, which is made of mahogany and glued using traditional methods. The flat “D” profile neck rests comfortably in the hand, making each riff or lick on the ebony fingerboard feel effortless.
The amplifier comes alive with the classic combination of a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB in the bridge, delivering a broad range of tones from pop and blues to rock. The Coil-Split feature expands the tonal palette by offering authentic single-coil sounds. Additionally, the integrated piezo pickup system provides top-tier acoustic guitar tones, ensuring limitless tonal variety and musical expression. A Tune-O-Matic bridge with a 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
Crafted by experienced luthiers in Europe, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl stands out for its meticulous wood selection and flawless craftsmanship. The body is made from khaya mahogany with a poplar burl top, whose unique grain is beautifully accentuated by the finish. A standout feature is the sharply contoured curvature of the top, with a recess in the cutaway that allows unhindered playability across all positions. The sapele mahogany neck, with its perfectly proportioned "D" profile, feels comfortable in the hand, ensuring that every note on the ebony fingerboard practically plays itself.
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 is incredibly flexible in terms of sound. Featuring a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB at the bridge and a Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz at the neck, this proven humbucker combination delivers the perfect tone for genres ranging from blues and pop to rock and even metal. The bridge pickup offers a high output with a sharp focus on mids, while the neck pickup delivers endless sustain and a warm, vintage tone. Additionally, the coil-split circuit offers authentic single-coil sounds with a bell-like clarity.
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 the magnetic pickups, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary features a GraphTech Ghost piezo pickup system, integrated into the bridge with an active preamp. The system is activated by pulling the front volume control, delivering authentic acoustic guitar tones with brilliant highs and dynamic attack through the amplifier. The piezo system’s volume can be adjusted via the rear potentiometer, allowing for a mix of sounds between the magnetic Seymour Duncan pickups and the piezo.
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
Finally, the Fame Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary Burl is equipped with top-tier hardware that ensures outstanding performance both on stage and in the studio. The traditional stopbar tailpiece guides the strings over the GraphTech Resomax Tune-O-Matic bridge, which features string savers made of graphite to accommodate the piezo elements. The Black TUSQ nut and precise Gotoh locking tuners on the headstock, also by GraphTech, ensure perfect tuning stability.
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:
25071685
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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