GERMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP & ENGINEERING in a GUITAR! Framus Overview

In this video, Phillip McKnight and I check out the current Framus line. We also discuss our experience with our visit to the factory! And, there is lots more to come. I hope you enjoy the video!
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[@petebrown3715]

Two guys whose both opinions I really respect.

[@bdamotta]

That Stormbender is the Masterbuilt model. No lights. The "Masterbuilt Custom Shop" one comes with the LEDs. About twice the price as well.

[@petebrown3715]

This was an awesome post Tone King 🤘. You and Phil, nice jam. I really enjoyed this series.

[@thetonekingofficial]

first! ha

[@shawnadams1693]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻That’s awesome!!

[@skeetschuler1859]

Great video man Thanks

[@fernandomartins204]

great content, thank you

[@BlaineLudeman]

I dig the diablo ii that Phil is holding mainly because of the way the one color sets off the wood grain that makes the different woods work with the swoop cuts. if they have a team built version of that I would be all over it color and all!

[@PC_HardwareTechUnboxing_1]

Cool stuff

[@DMSProduktions]

NICE discussion gentlemen! \m/ \m/

[@petkopeet]

How does new framus guitars compare to pre 2010 ones? Big leap in quality?

[@toddflowers8052]

Interesting guitars TK and Phil, that TV looks like a semi hollow Jazzmaster to me ,Fender should take note . Thanks guys !

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Great video. Would have loved to see the Phil XG model in there (as that is the model & shape I'm most interested in. I also had no idea that you could get a Team Built or Master Built for under $2K! I thought they were way more expensive! Still can't find much information on their affordable production line built in China. About the only thing I can reference is Phil's Sharpen My Axe where he modifies a production Phil XG. Would love to see them upgrade those components a little more even if it means a higher price.

[@themog4911]

15.20 I thought for a second Phil leaned the guitar on the camera tripod ... Then I saw the sneaky guitar stand .. Phew :)

[@hawg427]

at 13:47 you should get Harslo the Balancing Dacshund balance it Louis. LOL He put's a lot of different things on his head. Great talk guys.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Very cool TTK! My brother recently dropped off an old strat style BC Rich for me to fix up when I have time...I posted pics of our a couple weeks ago to my Instagram page...it's purple...that's alli know about it so far!

[@esticaandres3169]

Framus guitars are pure perfection, they are just not flashy enough and too expensive for anyone to afford

[@tonydrozdjek]

It's all Philips foult, he made be buy not one but two Framus Diablo guitars.... just becouse he was so pleased with his Framus... I'll blame him :D

[@motokev2727]

I want one

[@michelecarbone9557]

Hi

[@shckltnebay]

Maybe working out once in while would be a good idea

[@TheOldFlyguy]

I've owned a number of Framus guitars. They are solid and well built guitars. Problem for me is horrible re-sale value and not all models shine. Another problem is, VERY hard to find in order to play first. Most of the time you have to buy and hope. A few that I bought new, I lost my butt when reselling them. You lose on most guitars but brands like Framus you really take a bath. As good as they are, they are not special. PRS does what they do and are usually cheaper, consistant and have a much better re-sell. You can find great bargains on reverb or used GC but again you can't try them first. I owned over a few years a Diablo, Panthera, Mayfield & Idolmaker. The Idolmaker is a SSS and they were asking almost 3K. I got mine for $1200 from a dealer who couldn't sell it. Look at "The Plank" Then tell me how 5K plus can be asked for. Again, they are great guitars but there are plenty of them out there for less. They have struggled mightily in marketing in the U.S.A. There is a reason they 'rolled out the red carpet" there and not here.

[@TheScaredofsilence]

Good insight

[@hoboroadie]

I have never felt myself worthy of a Framus. In the olden days, when Joe was still in the Squares, Fatdog had a few of them, and they seemed in a different league than anything else in the shop.

[@MetalHeadHippie]

I appreciate the craftsmanship but just not my style of guitar. Plus I'm sure their way out of my budget range. Nice Vid Louis - Phil. Thanks.

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Ñisssssssssce 🎸 2 guys IMO that their opinions on guitars matter allot!

[@lexiarleander9835]

a lot of good for the white one guitar tho.

[@marksanders1962]

The King went to Germany to check one of his castles and stopped by Framus Warwick...

[@brianfromoregon2244]

Phillip might get his ticket to #42gs cancelled. 😜

[@Walks-With-Pride]

Rickenbackers are equally as good.

[@kdrake777]

I’ve noticed Framus Customs and team built guitars on Reverb don’t have good resale value.

[@fredfritsch1013]

So glad that is the case...got my early 2000's Framus Team Built Diablo used, but mint, from GC for 900 bucks - including shipping and tax! A steal for a guitar better than any costing 3x the price!

[@greatreset3]

I thought they had a cheaper import line? If so, they must be ashamed of them, cause I never hear anything about them? 🎶🎸

[@stevehogan8829]

Look on Reverb, you'll find both.

[@user-nw4bi5ey5v]

Camera is too far. I can't see the guitars well. Please close up the guitars !

[@baldvinsigurdsson1748]

Ok I like yours channels but this vid sounds phoned in!

[@hollybo3986]

What a lot of efffing NOISE

[@Xaltar_]

Welcome to the world of stupidity.... A Framus Master-built sells for next to nothing used and a Gibson POS with QC issues fetches at least it's original price, often more. Wake up people, Gibson sells crap for more than it's worth, just because they tell you they're great, doesn't mean they are. I was a huge Les Paul fanboy for a long time, I still like them but when I played a ~2000 euro Framus and ~2000 euro Gibson Les Paul, the Framus was just SOOO much better, better construction, better wood, better sounding, better playing and I was looking for a Les Paul sound. All I am saying is, cut the hype out of your purchasing decisions, play a range of guitars before you decide on one and pick the one that feels and sounds right to you. Newsflash, in 2019 I can almost guarantee it won't be a Gibson if you are being honest with yourself. I wish resale value would stop being determined by ignorant morons. I want to see Gibson succeed but not in their current form, they need to be inspired by their competition and listen to their buyers not tell their buyers to "play authentic" and try to sue their competition out of business.