DV247 - Fame Guitars (PRS Clones)

HarrySeven

Any thoughts on these? Guitarist mag (April 2015) seemed to like them.

xmrchi

Don't take guitarists word they like EVERY guitar these days, let me guess they got a 4 star review?

HarrySeven

Yup.

Loobs

:-h

HarrySeven

Polish, allegedly fully handmade, USA/German pickups/hardware, around £700.

Not interested in buying one, just never heard of them.

HarrySeven

http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fame-forum-iv-sd-electric-guitar-translucent-red--200113

swlabr

Seem to recall they are hand made at Mayones factory in  Gdansk (Poland). Not sure if current production has changed location. Not tried one personally but seem to be highly regarded.

HarrySeven

Yup, they are.

JookyChap

Not seen one but I reckon in a years time there will be one ensconced in the classifieds for months unsold for 200 quid

GuitarZero

That body shape looks almost identical to a PRS.  I wouldn't be surprised to see some kind of action ahead.  As far as I understand it, PRS have their body shape copyrighted (or registered as a trademark), right down to the scoop in the lower horn, which this guitar seems to mimic.

SimpleSimon

Your almost into USA S2 territory pricewise - definitely so if you buy secondhand. I just don't see the market for PRS knock offs at the same price point as the 'lower' real thing.........

guitarfishbay

I think @Drew_FX had one of these 

Sassafras

Looks very good apart from the 12th fret inlay thing.

Drew_TNBD

Yeah I had one. It was really nice, but felt very thin next to my Les Paul. I didn't bond with it on a molecular level, like I have my Les Paul.

stickyfiddle

Lag, JJ, First Act, Reverend, St Blues and now Fame.

Another on the list of well-reviewed, well-specced and well-priced instruments that are imposisble to sell for a good price. They might be brilliant, but they're derivative with no name brand attached. To be honest I don't see the point.

John_BlackWolf

lamf68

The name just conjures awful images!!!!

richardhomer

Used 'Core Line' CE money.

Cannot see why anyone would buy one - the SE models are cheaper!

Chalky

@stickyfiddle - Spot on with the wisdom. Do these guys like Fame ever do any market research and ask potential customers "Why would you buy this guitar at this price point?"

Look forward to buying one dirt cheap next year

guitargeek62

Given that they've been around in EU for about 10 years or so, I'd be surprised if they change much anytime soon.

usedtobe

Just taken delivery of a Fame dreadnaught case, which is very nice for the cash! The guitar looks pricey for a PRS copy, though....