Can you imagine buying an acoustic guitar from a shop that told you they didn't know what the top was made from – and anyway, it didn't really matter? Of course you wouldn't. It's the part of the instrument that shifts most of the air and it has more effect on the tone than anything else.
So, let’s take a bit of a look at what we’re packing here. First things first: it looks great. Anyone familiar with Framus will know that its colour scheme fits with the rest of the range: the reddy-brown hue of the grill, the black covering and the silver Framus script font. Classy, understated, and professionally finished, it exudes professionalism. This cab’s a nice size, too, big enough to push the sound out without being cripplingly heavy or impractically dimensioned. It's rated at 100W/8 Ohms. Nearly all of our favourite guitar amps are 100W max, so we don't reckon there would be many situations where a second cab would be a must. Inside the Framus CS CB are two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. These bad boys were built by Celestion – probably the most renowned speaker manufacturer amongst guitarists – for a very specific purpose. This cab has a closed-back Generally, that will give you a more pronounced bass end and the cabinet plays a more important role in shaping the sound. That also makes the quality of the cabinet more important Fortunately, this Framus cab adds the kind of warmth and response most players want, without losing clarity or bite at the high end, so you can build your own sound on that foundation.

Reviewer: Rob Sandall

Source: Playmusic Pickup, February 2008, p. 8

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