Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR CW

Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR CW review

The Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR CW is a V-style electric guitar developed for artist Wolf Hoffmann. Its specification combines a poplar body, a maple set neck, a black composite fingerboard, Fishman Fluence signature pickups, and Floyd Rose hardware. The listed price is 1399. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based solely on the supplied specifications and included accessories.

The guitar has a solid cream white high-gloss finish. Its white finish and V-shaped body give the instrument a distinct visual profile, while the WH-1 two-dimensional headstock carries the Framus logo and Hoffmann's signature. These are descriptive details rather than evidence of how the finish or shape will feel in use. Players should consider whether a V-style body suits their preferred playing position before buying.

Neck, fingerboard, and fretwork

The maple set neck has a C profile. Its listed thickness is 19.50 mm at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the twelfth. The neck measures 51.40 mm wide at the twelfth fret, increasing to 56.50 mm at the last fret. The nut width is 41.3 mm. Together, these measurements give a useful outline of the neck's dimensions, though they cannot establish how its profile will feel to an individual player.

The black composite fingerboard has a 305 mm (12-inch) radius and acrylic pyramid block inlays. Green-fluorescent Luminlay side dots, each 2.5 mm, are specified for the edge of the fingerboard. The guitar has 24 stainless steel frets described as "Small and High," with a listed width of 2 mm and height of 1.3 mm. Framus also specifies Invisible Fretwork Technology with rolled edges. These details describe the materials and fret treatment, but the supplied data does not provide independent measurements of setup or fret performance.

The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches). This is a full-length scale, and the supplied string set is Elixir Optiweb.010 to.046. A RockCare fingerboard protector and a truss rod adjustment tool are included, along with an Allen key. Those additions give the owner basic items for protection and adjustment, but no setup service is specified.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout pairs a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann signature single-coil in the neck position with a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann signature humbucker at the bridge. A CRL three-way switch selects between pickup combinations. The MEC push-pull volume control provides voice selection for the humbucker. The specification does not describe the available voice options or provide output, frequency response, or wiring details, so buyers should consult Framus or Fishman for further technical information if those points matter to their decision.

This arrangement offers two different pickup formats and a dedicated voice-selection control for the bridge humbucker. It is a clear, practical feature set on paper, but the specifications alone cannot establish the sound of either pickup or how the voice options differ. There are no customer comments or listening tests available in the supplied information.

Bridge, tuning, and hardware

The guitar uses a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking nut, size R2, and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Original-style tremolo system. The locking nut and tremolo are specified as part of one system; buyers who are new to this type of hardware should factor in its setup and string-changing requirements. Grover 102BC tuning machines are fitted, and Warwick S-style security locks are included. String spacing is listed as 34.8 mm at the nut and 10.8 mm at the bridge, with 54 mm between the outer E strings.

The provided details identify the hardware but do not state the guitar's weight, factory setup, or tremolo adjustment range. Those omissions make it difficult to assess comfort and setup needs from the listing alone.

Included accessories and buying notes

A padded Framus Artist Line V-bag with 15 mm padding is included, embroidered with Wolf Hoffmann's logo. The package also contains a Framus WH-1 nylon strap, six Wolf Hoffmann picks rated at.88 mm, a microfiber cloth, a certificate of authenticity, and a user manual. The product data lists no hard case. This is worth checking against personal transport and storage needs before purchase.

• Body and finish: Poplar body in solid cream white high gloss.
• Neck and frets: Maple set neck, C profile, composite fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets.
• Electronics: Fishman Fluence signature single-coil and humbucker, with push-pull voice selection.
• Hardware: Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and locking nut, Grover tuning machines.
• Included: Padded V-bag and listed maintenance and playing accessories; no hard case.

On paper, the Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR CW is a signature V-style guitar with a detailed hardware package, a locking tremolo system, and a purpose-built accessory bundle. Its most decision-relevant details are the neck dimensions, pickup and control layout, and absence of a hard case. Since no customer feedback or independent performance data is available, buyers should verify the feel, sound, weight, and setup directly with a dealer where possible.