Framus Artist Line Shark WH 1 FR LH B

Framus Artist Line Shark WH 1 FR LH B review

The Framus Artist Line Shark WH 1 FR LH B is a left-handed, six-string V-style electric guitar from the Artist Line Shark Series Wolf Hoffmann. Its listed price is 1799, and it has been available since August 2026. The specifications describe a model built around a mahogany body, a set flamed maple neck, a locking tremolo system, and signature Fishman Fluence pickups. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based strictly on the supplied product information.

Body and neck construction

The body and top are both mahogany, finished in Nirvana Black Transparent high gloss. The set neck is flamed maple, with a C profile and a natural oil finish on the neck's Stinger lacquer detail. The listed neck thickness is 19.50 mm at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the 12th. Its width measures 51.40 mm at the 12th fret and 56.50 mm at the last fret. Those measurements give a concrete reference for players comparing neck dimensions, though they cannot establish how the guitar feels in hand.

The WH-1 two-dimensional headstock design carries the Framus logo and Wolf Hoffmann's signature. Grover 502BC tuning machines are specified, along with Warwick S-Style security locks. The fingerboard is tigerstripe ebony, decorated with mother-of-pearl block pyramid inlays. Its 305 mm (12-inch) radius and 41.3 mm nut width are stated alongside the 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale length.

Fingerboard and hardware

Framus specifies 24 small-and-high stainless steel frets, each listed as 2 mm wide and 1.3 mm high. Invisible Fretwork Technology and rolled fret edges are included in the specification. Green-fluorescent Luminlay side dots, measuring 2.5 mm, provide a distinct position marker detail. The guitar has a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking nut, identified as an R2, and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Original Style tremolo system. The supplied information confirms the presence of these components but does not describe setup, adjustment range, or tuning performance.

String spacing is listed as 34.26 mm at the nut and 10.38 mm at the bridge, with 51.9 mm between the low E and high E strings. The installed strings are Elixir Optiweb.010 to.046. Together, the scale, fret count, and locking hardware outline the core playing setup, while the figures let prospective buyers compare dimensions with other guitars they already know.

Pickups and controls

The pickup system pairs a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann Signature single-coil pickup at the neck with a Fishman Fluence Wolf Hoffmann Signature humbucker at the bridge. A CRL three-way switch selects between pickup positions. The MEC push-pull volume control provides voice selection for the bridge humbucker. That gives the specified control layout a focused purpose: the selector handles pickup choice, while the push-pull control changes the humbucker's voice. The available data does not identify the resulting voices or provide output measurements, so tonal character should not be assumed from the component names alone.

Included accessories and buying considerations

The package includes a Framus Artist Line 25 mm padded V-shaped bag with an embroidered Wolf Hoffmann logo, a RockCare fingerboard protector, and a Framus WH-1 nylon strap. It also includes six Wolf Hoffmann 0.88 mm picks, a Framus microfiber cloth, an Allen wrench, a truss rod adjustment tool, a certificate of authenticity, and a user manual. A hard case is not included.

This left-handed model is specified as a complete signature-style package, with its V-shaped body, distinctive fingerboard appointments, locking tremolo, and dedicated pickup set forming the clearest points of distinction. Buyers should pay particular attention to the left-handed configuration, neck measurements, and tremolo type when checking fit and compatibility with their playing needs. At a listed price of 1799, the accessory bundle adds practical items for transport and basic adjustment, but the specifications alone cannot establish real-world comfort, sound, or build quality.

Bottom line: The Framus Artist Line Shark WH 1 FR LH B has a detailed, clearly defined specification for players seeking a left-handed V-style guitar with signature Fishman Fluence pickups and Floyd Rose hardware. With no customer feedback available, its strongest basis for evaluation is the stated construction, dimensions, electronics, and included equipment.