Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR MR

Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR MR review

The Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR MR is a Wolf Hoffmann signature model in the Artist Line Breaker series. Its V-style body, dual Fishman Fluence pickups, and Floyd Rose tremolo system define a specification set aimed at players interested in a performance-oriented electric guitar. The listed price is 1419, and the model has been available since August 2026. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based only on the supplied specifications.

Body, neck, and finish

The body is made from poplar, with a mahogany top. Framus lists the finish as Majesty Red Blackburst Transparent in high gloss. The maple neck is set into the body, rather than bolt-on, and uses a C-shaped profile. Its stated thickness is 19.50 mm at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the twelfth fret.

The black composite fingerboard has a 305 mm (12-inch) radius and 24 stainless steel frets. The frets are described as small and high, measuring 2.0 by 1.3 mm. Framus's Invisible Fretwork Technology includes rolled fingerboard edges. These details describe the fret and edge treatment, but do not establish how the guitar will feel in an individual player's hands.

Acrylic block pyramid inlays mark the fingerboard, with green-fluorescent Luminlay side dots measuring 2.5 mm. The neck has a natural oil finish with a Stinger lacquer treatment. The WH-1 two-dimensional headstock design carries the Framus logo and Wolf Hoffmann's signature.

Scale and playing dimensions

The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches), a full-length measurement commonly associated with standard-tuned electric guitars. The nut is 41.30 mm wide, increasing to 51.40 mm at the twelfth fret and 56.50 mm at the last fret. String spacing is listed as 34.8 mm at the nut, 10.80 mm at the bridge, and 54 mm from the low E string to the high E string. These separate measurements describe different points across the string path and should not be treated as interchangeable.

The guitar comes strung with.010-to-.046 Elixir Optiweb strings. The available information does not specify the factory tuning or setup, so players should not assume those details from the string gauge alone.

Pickups and controls

The pickup configuration pairs a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann Signature single-coil in the neck position with a matching humbucker at the bridge. A three-way CRL switch selects between pickup positions. The MEC push-pull volume control provides voice selection for the humbucker. The specifications do not describe the alternate voice in detail, so the precise tonal difference cannot be assessed from the listed information.

Floyd Rose hardware and included items

A Floyd Rose 1000 Series Original-style tremolo is paired with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series R2 locking nut. This is a double-locking setup, with the nut and bridge hardware specified as part of the system. The package also includes Grover 102BC tuning machines and Warwick S-Style security locks. Buyers should note that a locking tremolo can require a different setup and string-change routine than a fixed bridge.

The guitar does not include a hard case. It does come with a Framus Artist Line V-shaped gig bag with 15 mm of padding and an embroidered Wolf Hoffmann logo. Other listed accessories are a fingerboard protector, a Framus WH-1 nylon strap, six Wolf Hoffmann picks measuring.88 mm, a microfiber cloth, an Allen key, a truss rod adjustment tool, an instruction manual, and a certificate of authenticity.

Technical assessment

The specification sheet presents a distinctive signature V with a set maple neck, composite fingerboard, stainless steel frets, a dual-locking Floyd Rose system, and artist-specific Fishman Fluence pickups. Its controls include a dedicated push-pull voice selector for the bridge humbucker, while the scale and fret count provide clear reference points for setup and compatibility questions.

The main practical consideration is the tremolo system, especially for players who prefer quick tuning changes or simpler maintenance. The bag is included, but a hard case is not. With no customer feedback provided, build consistency, tuning stability in use, pickup response, and comfort remain unverified. Those are points to check in person where possible rather than presume from the parts list.