Me and my guitar: Devin Townsend on his Framus Stormbender

[@ronnyo283]

Framus on strums, Samus on drums

[@KasbashPlays]

Most guitarists who get signatures made: "This guitar is fine tuned, to replicate my sound and be as delicate as possible while doing so." Devin Townsend: "My guitar is a truck". God I love him so.

[@SrDeMaFp]

Yes, he left another company who wouldn’t make his guitar specifically how he wanted and moved to a high-end custom shop in Framus to ignore the specs.

[@jackshittle]

@@SrDeMaFp Quite the leap going from Peavey to Framus.

[@NielsBeier]

I love how you filmed this in a Kindergarten classroom.

[@bones101proof]

Niels Beier as you should know about Devi by now, he’s still in kindergarten in a way, but *shhh! Don’t tell him! Gotta love H.D. He is a strong strange one, and thank nature for that, bless him infinitely!

[@drill2.087]

Met you at namm, you we’re eating an apple and I had you do a couple small cell video recordings of you bashing my guitarist for not making it to namm, you’re such an amazing, humble musician, a genuinely good person. You deserve and have earned all your success.

[@elmagou]

How to do nice guitar propaganda...Devy Level "Yeah, you can ask with a little mermaid color and smoke machines with the custom version. It will be ugly, but yeah, it will be possible" This guy is a genuine genius. I love him haha!!!

[@mr.anonymous5501]

The guitar with the smoke machine is the Zeltoid Flying V. The guitar he said would be ugly is the Koa centre, sparkle purple outer Stormbender he described being possible.

[@rg2250e]

my left ear enjoyed this interview

[@oldironking6375]

Same

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

It's not just a guitar,it's a work of art,and I hope to own one one day .

[@cody181818]

how do you step on your guitar? do you just leave them all over your floor like 30 of them that to tip toe around them ?.

[@Chorkaloopa]

When I hear "Warwick bass", I think "Ryan Martinie". That's it.

[@MadMagicPaul]

I think Stuart Zender, Jack Bruce, P-Nut, Dirk Lance, Lee Sklar, TM Stevens etc etc.

[@wtglb]

Chorkaloopa I think Marco Hietala and Aidan Graham

[@HearthVader]

Brr brr DENG

[@Highrollinhunter]

Rob trujillo also uses Warwick basses I think

[@kvalmeCPH]

Dev seems so relaxed and comfortable here. I think he often feels like he has to entertain, when he’s in front of a camera

[@Fempath]

Battery free Active pickups = Best thing ever! I’ve wondered about his guitar for a while now, I love the quality of life improvements he thinks of ❤️

[@Fempath]

I’ve had that experience with my Dean ML active pickups as well. Batteries as they pertain to musical equipment are stuck in the 80’s I tell you 😂

[@EBLOCK1995]

Lol “I hire people to play the hard parts”

[@lord_haven1114]

As insanely insanely insanely talented as he is, he doesn’t have an ego. It’s awesome

[@RealGengarTV]

Devin; ".. I can't be happier." Devin face does not even break a smile

[@miked5487]

what the hell is wrong with the sound on this vid. My brain is being pulled to one side.

[@jeffreycollins7297]

it's called someone didn't proof it before they released it. Or they did and no one paid attention. I would never let my videos sound like that.

[@Myserieden]

Likely it was a recording issue and rather than fixing it by making it mono they kept it stereo. Maybe they assumed because it was a musician we needed two hear each speaker exclusively? Not sure. (Sorry if my terms are off, but you should get the idea)

[@gringoespana]

I loved his old Peavy 7 string V signature guitar he had years and years ago.

[@brocluno01]

Really like the direction you've gone with that Sig Model. That is actually something new and refreshing. Good thinking all around - well done. And yes, I own a Framus, and have on and off since the early 1970's. They do make very nice instruments : )

[@fatsuperfly]

Pretty cool that one can choose the color on those custom shop signature guitars.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

Yeah, I can't keep tempo, can't play instruments, but uhhhh... That instrument is so fucking beautiful

[@TombiiTheShark]

I'm not really one for 'Strat-shaped' guitars, but holy shit. The Stormbender is literally one of the most sexiest guitars I've ever seen in my life. That, and all of its practicalities would suit my playing in recent times also. Shame they cost almost 10Gs but, we all need dreams, right? Absolutely gorgeous guitar.

[@ironwolg]

Gonna be on the lookout at next year’s NAMM for that new version. The guitar looks sick but I am on a bit of a budget so an affordable model would be epic!

[@endrizo]

i love your green and brown one.

[@Liz-cmc313]

One of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen ❣️😍

[@Knoxvillemoto]

I cant put my finger on it but for some reason I kinda like it. It's not really my style but I would probably buy one if I had the cash.

[@chasing_dragons]

If the lower horn was not so stubby. Anybody agree? This guitar is beautiful though. I have found that when that lower horn is too small or stubby, the guitar does not stay on the lap really well.

[@trialbystone2532]

This thing is so ridiculously beautiful.

[@Tjenias]

6:32 How is the guitar lightning when the guitar is unplugged?

[@johnisaac2072]

Zyra he has a separate switch on it just for the lights,must be tied into the battery pack

[@andrijasentic9702]

dude, you don't plug your guitar into a power outlet

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

Awesome Guitar Devin

[@davesaenz3732]

I have a framus les paul made in West Germany. I got it for 100$ from this dude who was low on cash. Really heavy, but plays very good. I put some Seymore Duncan's JB6 and SH2 humbickers. Amazing sound.

[@ChrisGeden]

My favourite thing about the guitar was the sound of it.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Pretty dopey looking guitar.

[@jb-ro4ow]

Awesome!

[@TIGERGUTS]

I've played a few Framus guitars and they are insanely good. Super comfy , like a fine tuned car. Highly underrated.

[@seetclear8947]

They aren't underrated, they're ludicrously expensive.

[@TIGERGUTS]

@@seetclear8947 shhhh

[@stolenname94]

Reminds me of Gibson ripping people off with over priced guitars. I'm not saying they shouldn't be worth a small premium but I've played guitars less that 500 quid which has sounded ten fold better and for a lil more money you can just update a few things. I'd take a grestch jet duo over a les paul easily any day and it's less than half the price.

[@519MaLoNeY]

Has anyone been able to find one with the lights in 2021? It’s hard as shit

[@namesecondname4548]

Loooooove that guitar

[@renebauch9316]

I wait for this 7 string to be a Production model.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

I love Framus guitars. So sad the NYC store closed down. Any place out there where I can try these new ones out?

[@MartynDunnMusic]

Wearing that Ziggo hat is like wearing a Comcast hat. xD

[@jaburger07]

Martijn D Sure is !!!

[@g0ldenCh40s]

You can tell he loves play station 😂

[@MrJonathanainsworth]

4:58 - Looks very similar to Petrucci's Majesty

[@JamesFerrerosa]

Affordable is the key word for me. I am not a expensive guitar person, I'm looking for a workhorse guitar 🤘🏿😈

[@TheMusicalMedic]

I have a Jackson soloist, Schecter 7 string, and a PRS SE baritone, love them all, they were all affordable, they all sound great, and those are my go-to/ workhorse guitars! Edit: wrong model of Jackson.

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Schecter

[@charliemaddock3459]

Like the idea of the dots lighting up 👌

[@bluwng]

What a Majestic instrument

[@tattoodfreeek]

Would have been nice to hear it being played

[@dennisg5452]

That octopus seems to be popping up everywhere...

[@TheJPomp]

Someday my guitar will glow. Some day.

[@munismusa7099]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGK5lauhnpKDd6M

[@paulmerritt8593]

I would love to get my hands on that guitar. I don't think the 25.5" scale would intonate very well though.

[@sexdungeoninteriordesigner5045]

It has an evertune, smartass

[@Drumming_Monkey]

Only fitting a musical genius like Devin would get German efficiency for his guitar.

[@m-hhall7657]

I want a Stormbender so bad but don’t know if I can give up 10,000-15,000 CAD for a Master built. It may even be more than that by now.

[@peelenerikpeelen]

So Devin, What's the Ziggo hat about?

[@stefanpalicki3538]

I NEEEEEEEEEEEED IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT

[@anotherwaytafkash]

Reminds me a bit of a music man majesty...🤔

[@nino9273]

This one basically looks like a fucked up majesty imo

[@giltyakhtar]

Looks cooler tho

[@jakeybball]

Akhtar Zamil Sirajudeen completely disagree. Looks ridiculous.

[@SteelSkin667]

Given that the guitar is a mishmash of different ideas, the carbon fiber insert is most likely inspired by the Majesty.

[@niemand5627]

When are these Fluence 7 string Devin Signatures coming out?

[@markreddy8682]

Is it me or is the audio . mix for this video, left heavy?

[@the6ig6adwolf]

I don't even play guitar!?

[@juanvaldez5422]

At least you're honest, other fools who dont play get in the comments and tell musicians how/ what guitar they should be playing.

[@marcoalexanderwinthermikke9132]

Chris L Go and Pick it up, Champ! Go chance the World 😃🤘

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Juan Valdez bro you need a 59 Les paul or you suck and should quit.

[@ekojar3047]

It looks like what an avenger plays in the quantum realm 🦸‍♂️

[@Mezzo915]

Haha was he talking about the silver sky in the beginning?? Hehe

[@jb-ro4ow]

Devonstating Riffs.

[@slickaudio3980]

Own a Teambuilt ... awesome guitar!

[@ZedChuva]

So, $10,000 for the custom, $6000 for the team, and I can assume $2000 for the "affordable" model, which will no doubt be sans Fishman and Evertune, which are the key draws for the guitar.

[@metalheadblues]

Pretty much , does his guitar really retail for 10k ?

[@juno980]

These are expensive. Live with it. Get yourself an ESP Ltd with an evertune or a solar and put fishmans in it.

[@ernestothompson6679]

You gotta be deep in the game to even want to play a guitar like this. I can see why they are so expensive. Awesome guitar and you gotta love Devy. Nicest guy in metal or heavy music in general

[@fighterx4133]

German master luthers are expensive my dude. You cant campare rates of pay from the western world to the far east. Globalism has warped everything we perceive as possible price wise.

Fuck him and his guitar.

[@DanTheGolfer]

Would love this guitar but can not afford $11,000 for a guitar but I know it's worth it of I had the money

[@TelePaul101]

Output jack dude, not input jack! :)

[@EliseOfTheValley]

That’s a fuckin cool guitar

[@tomlaw8821]

It sounds so good! Oh wait why play a guitar when you can show the lights on it...

[@nn-NeuralNetwork]

YALL LIKE OPEN C?

[@nn-NeuralNetwork]

WITH OCTAVES?

[@pasit1738]

Devistating riffs! :-D

[@felixdandrea8553]

Crazy!!

[@mishamazureka3486]

Why do all videos like this seem to have audio issues? This is in STEREO with nothing but rustling and reverb coming through the right channel! Gimme five minutes I'll make it sound better.

[@johndoe1765]

SO LETS HEAR IT OK.

[@wodddj]

look like a majesty

[@User396-]

My right ear is lonley... How hard can it be to combine L & R to create a C sound of a mono source..........

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

I want it heavy carbon fiber too

[@CBFHVP]

Devin looks like John Green from Crash Course.

[@drknyt6131]

My daughter and I **

[@wormfost5578]

This guitar is gorgeous. If I had one though I’d probably not play it because if I scratched it or dented it I’d go ballistic and kill everything.

[@davedecker1725]

Benjamin Stegeman I'm the SAME WAY!! " OH FUCK!! EVERYBODY IN THE AUDIENCE CAN HEAR THE SCRATCH ON MY NEW LES PAUL!!!"😆😆😆

[@joycesanders4898]

27"...perfect.,..until he say low G,..then I start think 28 3/4...slanted frets..either way, my 7 is tuned to B-as SHOULD B(get it?,..b,..should b...anyway.)..still nice piece of kit.👍🎸🖤💕

[@colinparks619]

Lmao woooorwick bases

[@elnombre91]

Yeah, I cringed.

[@TM-nw6gk]

You also need illuminated Fingers on stage to complete the experience 🤣

[@MarkArandjus]

This guitar looks like it belong is space.

[@peterpetrov7073]

Devistating riffs!!

[@TheGodisashe]

Man! That is a thick neck

[@brycer72]

No demo? Wtf

[@rothkokarbine7882]

Damn, show the guitar.

[@ravelitschimo]

one complete black or this silver/blue with the same color in the middle would be nice...and so 2000€ otherwise I gonna buy a music man majestic

[@birdbraINCorporated]

Devin why is your guitar on the floor lol??

[@HearthVader]

But does it make you feel like you’re driving the B A S S T R U C K

[@julp8728]

I smell EBMM Majesty

[@jerryfraker377]

Do you play in a band dude?

[@connorsol]

might wanna fix the thumbnail 😂

[@MarcoPolo-je5ej]

Is it me or does Devin Townsend look and talk like Anthony Michael Hall in The Breakfast Club?

[@ericheine2414]

Iron American dream on KZbin.

[@madhusmitagoswami1068]

I dont have moner for this

[@alexandereisen3486]

Be nice if we actually heard it.

[@ravelitschimo]

love the grey-blue one. and I love devin. but the black-brown masterbuild looks like shit for me, sorry. so I gonna buy a majesty or an esp with fishman.

[@fredriksvard2603]

So the past signature models werent that great then

[@theartfuldodger935]

Two words: Gibson SG.

[@claymationwaves]

Buy a used oh wait I want those I should keep it to myself lol!!! JK or am I....?

[@ravelitschimo]

My anus hurts. I sold my body to get the money. But(t) it wasn’t enough. So I started listen to Dream Theater and going to buy a Music Man which looks very similar. It’s a pitty they don’t make the teambuild in this awesome grey/blue

[@fl4k880]

For that price i rather get a majesty

[@phil151987]

why

[@fl4k880]

@@phil151987 Tremolo Bridge, 24 stainless steel Frets, Dimarzio Pickups, Stereo input, Piezo, Ultra flat neck, Beautiful shape and optic...

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

Yea me too i dunno why though, i thought it was ugly as sinned when i first saw it, maybe it just grew on me, i feel the same way about the stormbender, and maybe it will also be cool in a year or so! Devin should get Framus to send out a bunch to some youtubers, get us really hooked but I suspect Music Man is pushing the general public more than Framus is with this guitar so Framus probably doesnt care. Both ooze quality though, it a shame we can only get that at thier price range.

[@MK4vDubbin]

Lol that’s an entirely different guitar....

[@GRANKOR]

there's somewhat of a shared aesthetic but beyond that they're completely different

[@СергейИванов-т4и1е]

Где звук??????

[@ZER0--]

If you're going to critique a guitar at least play the thing.