{"product_id":"gt3135-2","title":"Frank Brothers [Trial video available] Arcade Thinline Sage Green 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Brothers Arcade Thinline Sage Green 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Brothers Guitar Company delivers outstanding musical instruments to musicians around the world from its workshop in downtown Toronto, Canada.Founded in 2014 by brothers Frank, the company is known for creating guitars that combine their family's musical traditions with innovative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMION staff actually tried it out at the 2025 NAMM SHOW, and were captivated by its unique sound and beautiful construction, so we started selling the new \"Frank Brothers\" officially.This will be the first arrival in Japan, and will be a memorable first arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis brand has a unique guitar lineup that combines craftsmanship and artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first thing that caught MION's attention was the chambered version of the brand's flagship model, the Arcade Thinline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChambered ``Arcade'' with a solid mahogany body with a highly adaptable archtop and back.?It has been given an overwhelming full-gloss relic finish with a dense weather check.It features a curved top and back, special deep neck tenon, and the brand's trademark blended heel.The fingerboard uses MacArthur ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Frank Brothers necks are made with the new V-joint construction.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis joint method was used by Martin until around World War I and was a very strong neck joining method.\u003cbr\u003e\nNot only does it prevent the grain from flowing, but it also has the added benefit of reducing material waste and ultimately making the seams invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven though many guitars are equipped with a \"diamond volute,\" it is extremely rare to actually use a V-joint.Frank Brothers is probably the only electric guitar manufacturer to use this construction, and this joint style is usually only found on top-of-the-line classical guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe installed pickup is the independently developed \"FBGC \"V.O.\" Humbucker Set.\"This humbucker was created in collaboration with legendary Canadian pickup winder Tim McNelly.The spark, clarity, and midrange balance you've come to expect from \"P.A.F\" are in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWound using vintage 42 gauge enamel wire, without potting, to maximize dynamics and vintage tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar sound and playing feel are different from those of other manufacturers, and while it maintains the high-resolution texture found in high-end guitars, it also has the feel of an interesting Bizarre guitar, and it has a mysterious charm that makes you keep playing it as you enjoy discovering new phrases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a small point, but the fact that the back cavity is a skeleton is also something we're very particular about, and by showing the internal wiring that we didn't originally want the user to see, it shows that we're confident that we've done the soldering and wiring as neatly as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\nA gem that complements the player's individuality and is worth the high price range.As of 2025, our store is the only place in Japan where you can try out actual Frank Brothers guitars.Please come and visit us on this occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003e\n-NECK-\u003cbr\u003e\nHEADSTOCK: EBONY\u003cbr\u003e\nFRETBOARD : MACASSAR EBONY\u003cbr\u003e\nNECK: GENUINE MAHOGANY\u003cbr\u003e\n1st FRET\/12th FRET : 0.860\"- 0.940\"\u003cbr\u003e\nSHAPE: CLASSIC MED. 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