Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR NB

Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR NB review

The Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR NB is a Wolf Hoffmann signature electric guitar in a V-style body shape. Its listed price is 1,419, and it is scheduled to be available starting in August 2026. The specification sheet points to a build centered on a maple set neck, 24 stainless steel frets, Fishman Fluence signature pickups, and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. There are no customer reviews available, so this assessment is based strictly on the stated construction and equipment.

Body, finish, and neck construction

The body is poplar, with a mahogany top, and the finish is Nirvana Black Transparent in high gloss. The WH-1 two-dimensional headstock design carries the Framus logo and Wolf Hoffmann's signature. The neck is maple and set into the body. Its C profile measures 19.50 mm thick at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the twelfth fret, giving buyers useful measurements to compare with instruments they already know.

The black composite fingerboard has a 305 mm radius and acrylic block pyramid inlays. Green fluorescent Luminlay side dots, each 2.5 mm, are specified for visibility along the edge of the fingerboard. Framus's Invisible Fretwork Technology uses rolled edges, while the 24 small, tall stainless steel frets measure 2.0 by 1.3 mm. Stainless steel is a material specification, not a guarantee of a particular playing feel or service life.

The scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches. Nut width is 41.30 mm, 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 and 10.80 mm at the bridge, with 54 mm between the outer E strings. The neck has a natural oil finish with a Stinger lacquer treatment. These dimensions give a more complete picture of the neck than the profile label alone, though personal comfort can only be established by playing the instrument.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set pairs a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann Signature single-coil at the neck with a matching humbucker at the bridge. A three-way CRL switch selects between pickup positions. The humbucker's voice selection is controlled by a push-pull volume potentiometer made by MEC. The supplied information does not specify the available voice options, so the precise tonal changes cannot be described here.

This layout offers distinct pickup types at the two positions, with a dedicated voice control for the bridge humbucker. The specification does not list a separate tone control or additional switching combinations. Players comparing this model with other guitars should check the manufacturer's wiring details if a particular control layout or set of sounds is essential to their decision.

Tremolo and other hardware

A Floyd Rose 1000 series Original Style tremolo is paired with a Floyd Rose 1000 series R2 locking nut. Together, these are the model's specified locking tremolo components. The guitar also has Grover 102BC tuning machines and Warwick S-Style security locks. The strings are Elixir Optiweb in.010 to.046 gauges. The supplied details identify the hardware but do not make claims about tuning stability under any particular playing technique.

Included items and buying considerations

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

For a buyer, the clearest points to weigh are the V-shaped body, the measured C-profile neck, the signature pickup set, and the Floyd Rose locking hardware. The composite fingerboard and poplar body are also important material details, while the mahogany top and black transparent finish define the stated appearance. The extensive accessory list adds a fitted padded bag and basic care and adjustment items, but no hard case.

At 1,419, the Framus Artist Line Breaker WH 1 FR NB presents a specific signature-model configuration rather than a generic feature set. Its specifications give shoppers concrete dimensions and named components to evaluate against their own needs. Without customer feedback or an in-person test, conclusions about comfort, sound, setup quality, and performance would go beyond the available evidence.