Rik Emmett. I'm seeing all these high-end ads in GP about Framus guitars and amps. http://www.gearwire.com/framus-pantherasupreme.html, http://img.fotocommunity.com/images/Persone/Essere-giovani/1964-La-mia-Framus-Stella-a27820214.jpg, Need help identifying Gallan(?) They are made by the same company that owns Warwick. Framus is like the German version of Fender and their guitars are rather nice. The ads talk like Framus is somehow cornerstone gear of vintage rock, right up there with Fender, Gibson, and Marshall. So there's a bit of a story to these guitars... My understanding is that Framus invested pretty heavily in this model back in the day, then lost their warehouse due to a fire. I played a couple, To be honest, I expect them to have a certain appeal to European players. Voir plus de contenu de Rik Emmett sur Facebook. I have been trying to locate a Framus Nashville for awhile now but have yet to find one for sale. It's interesting, though, that 33 years after those photos, that guitar still stands out from the crowd.   You cannot paste images directly. Neat Coffee Shop. If the Hootenanny was used on any of the Beatles recording sessions is not known. Emmett and Dunlop are scheduled to release another Strung-Out Troubadours release in 2009 titled Push & Pull.Throughout his career, Emmett has been associated with guitars from Framus, Gibson, Dean and … Ric-killer in all respects, and I sold it in a moment of poverty. People on the.   Your previous content has been restored. from what i read on the amps forum people really love the framus cobra and dragon amplifiers - i've never played one, Fun, my amp tech tell me to steer clear of them - find them flimsily made. Rik Emmett, of the Canadian Hard rock band Triumph, used an Akkerman signature model for several years prior to his Yamaha endorsement deal. You must log in or register to reply here. By My Warmoth is similar in layout. See more of Rik Emmett on Facebook. Rik Emmett was one of my all time favorite guitarists growing up. Rik Emmett of Triumph played a modified Jan Akkerman model. Maine Music News . Have you ever tried a good Framus? At least that's what my first guitar (Framus) says on the label inside. Roy Estrada of the Mothers Of Invention used a Framus bass through most of 1968. Rik also has an Alcivar dobro, a Yamaha SLG ‘silent’ guitar, as well as a wide range of archtop electrics from Yamaha, including a custom blonde AES-2000 from 1985, a custom shop bluefinish AES-1500, and a Kiyoshi Minakuchi Yamaha Tokyo Custom Shop AEX-1500, a personal favourite, nicknamed “Jackie”. Both Rik & Dave were also nominated for "Best Guitarist". Yeah, they're rare as hen's teeth in the US, but they made (and still make, I understand) fine quality guitars. A German version of Fender - Vender?? OK, I'll be blunt: I don't know a damned thing about these guitars other than what I've read in Guitar World. Apparently not. " Have you actually taken a second to think before writing? Someone's gettin' paid to say it, or they're really on to something. Tell us about your experiences. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. This guy had high action and very short frets so I've long had a bit of a grudge against Framus. The ads talk like Framus is somehow cornerstone gear of vintage rock, right up there with Fender, Gibson, and Marshall. Welcome to the Official Rik Emmett Page! Today at 5:38 AM. As a human being, Rik … Enjoy! × size: approximately 8" x 11" (20 cm x 28 cm) this item would look awesome framed. Dave Hill of the British glam band, Slade, used a Framus made copy of his original John Birch Super Yob. id like to try a framus cobra. Rik Emmett was the leading force behind the success of Triumph. Create New Account. My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. Paste as plain text instead, × John Lennon on many occasions played a 12-string Framus Hootenanny acoustic guitar around 1965. Interesting, cool and vibey, but not at the quality level of Gibson and Fender of the day... Todays Framus guitars are Hi end and not cheap, and are still made in Germany, from what I understand... bob, I played a Framus semi in a store a while back - very nice instrument, but I do think they're ugly (YMMV). Hugh's Room Live. But your question is fair - only I can't answer it. September 2 at 4:35 PM. ". Connexion. But yet it had some nice craftsmanship in it for what would have been a very inexpensive guitar back in '66. Though they can be hard to find in the United States, especially the pre-1975 models. Framus Guitars Greg Back Guitars Greg Brandt Guitars Heritage Guitars Hughes & Kettner Amps ... Coco Montoya, Larry Carlton, Stephen Paul, Rick Turner, Rik Emmett, Emmett Chapman, Greg Wright, Jim Lauderdale, David Becker Tribune, G.I.T. Pictures show him in what appears to be a studio with this instrument. Rik Emmett. JavaScript is disabled. They just are, go look up their website, it all comes together like a nice rug ties the room together. The factory closed and then the name was revived. I have a 60's Framus mandolin that belongs to my dad. I was joking, of course, but since you asked: yes, I think it's implied. - how did you come up with that analogy? We want to listen to you. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. evh1984, December 23, 2008 in Electric Guitars. Built by burly Bavarian luthiers out of maple, spruce, and German technology. The way these guys go on about ém...ah hell. original full page color advertisement print. I travel between 'em most of the time. 2,988 talking about this. Im seeing all these high-end ads in GP about Framus guitars and amps. Not Now. Same goes with the origin of the instrument and especially the acoustic versions of these fine fine instruments. Still - she had been replaced by more efficient and higher quality endorsement guitars along the way, and eventually repaid my neglect by going a long way towards a college education for my 1st daughter, so - no regrets. It seems to be well-built and plays well, though I'm very much a novice (at best) on mando. or. I've played them, nice quality, nice guitars, but they didn't knock me out for what the prices they were marked at. He probably knows for sure that it was but being 40 years ago he wants to be cautious. With the off stay sometimes. Cheers, RE If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Recent News. I refuse to be held accountable for your critical opinions! But does it say I dislike them or respect them as musicians less? Recent Post by Page. Atilla Zoller and Jan Akkerman had signature models. Hi, was watching a YouTube video by Rik Emmett of the band Triumph and while he was playing a vinyl record from 1979 he mentions the lead playing was "probably" his Framus Akkerman. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. I got a chance to play these at the 2005 NAMM (didn't have time to check them out this year) and loved them. Display as a link instead, × Clear editor. Nice, nice guitar. Allright...so are they Holy Grail in the tone department, for those in the know?   Pasted as rich text. Some of the guitars look nice. You can post now and register later. Upload or insert images from URL. Log In. The review was bragging it was...well....they put it right up there with a "single cutaway electric that goes for 6 figures..."". For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Les Paul copy. Forgot account? Rik Emmett Signature Dean V guitar. The neck was like 40 thin slivers of maple sandwiched together and stable as an I-beam. You for one are stuck on an island, I actually live in really close circle of 3 different cultures and countries. After exiting the band in 1988, singer/guitarist Rik Emmett continued on as a solo artist, issuing several solo albums beginning with 1990’s Absolutely as well as the all-instrumental Ten Invitations From the Mistress of Mr. E, the musically varied Good Faith, and a collaboration with Dave Dunlop, Strung-Out Troubadours. This christmas I'm going to Berlin and to Prague. I'll try to look for weird bands. hanging on your wall or on shelf display. Anyone here have experience with Framus? Believe it or not. He tells us about his songwriting techniques and his overall career, as well as tips and tricks to becoming a better guitarist.