🔥 The New GnosisFRII Is Here | Floyd Rose + Active Pickups

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The original GnosisFR quickly became a favourite for players chasing a modern spec guitar with a Floyd Rose setup at a price that didn’t break the bank!

The new GnosisFRII builds on that foundation with a more refined construction, upgraded hardware, and a feature set aimed squarely at fast, aggressive playing styles.

Priced at $469, the GnosisFRII brings together a set maple neck with a contoured heel, 24 frets, active humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose Special Tremolo System in a package designed for players who want speed, stability, and high-output performance without compromise.

Peter Northcote has taken the new GnosisFRII through its paces in a full demo video, covering everything from clean passages to high-gain lead work.

Hit the link above to check it out, hit the link below to grab yours today, or keep reading for a closer look at what makes the GnosisFRII stand out.

Equipped with a set maple neck, the GnosisFRII produces a marked increase in sustain compared to a traditional bolt-on design, while the contoured heel keeps movement across the upper register smooth and unrestricted.

Whether you’re working through fast alternate-picked runs, wide interval stretches, or extended solos above the 15th fret, the transition into the upper frets feels natural and unobstructed. The slim C-shaped neck profile keeps things fast under the hand without feeling flat or overly sharp at the shoulders.

Combined with the 24-fret layout, the GnosisFRII gives you full two-octave access across every string, opening up more room for lead phrasing, tapping patterns, and modern progressive techniques. The lightweight poplar body keeps the instrument balanced and comfortable whether you're seated at home, rehearsing for long sessions, or standing for a full set.

The GnosisFRII is built around a pair of active humbuckers designed to stay focused under high gain. The low end remains tight during palm-muted rhythm work, while higher notes retain clarity and separation for fast lead passages and complex chord voicings.

Active pickups also help maintain consistency across longer cable runs, pedal-heavy rigs, and high-volume amp setups where passive pickups can sometimes lose definition. Clean tones stay sharp and immediate, with enough articulation to handle layered effects and intricate picking without becoming muddy.

Push into heavier territory and the pickups respond with a compressed, controlled attack that suits modern metal, hard rock, and technically demanding styles where precision matters.

The Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo system gives the GnosisFRII another major advantage for players who rely on aggressive vibrato techniques and heavy tremolo use. Once locked in and properly set up, the system is built to handle demanding playing without constantly needing adjustment between songs or sessions.

Combined with the locking nut and stable hardware platform, the Floyd Rose setup gives players the freedom to use the tremolo system hard without second-guessing tuning drift halfway through a performance or recording take.