Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 Vintage Natural High Polish

A Resurrected Framus Icon, Between "British Invasion" Heritage and Vintage Luthiery

Heir to Framus history, the Hootenanny belongs to the line of acoustics with a hybrid design, halfway between the elegance of a jazz guitar and the simplicity of a classical. Keeping an identical example within the Framus Vintage museum, the brand meticulously recreated this model respecting the original specifications, to make accessible once again an instrument with rare charm. This sonic identity is notably associated with the song "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away."

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Framus Vintage Hootenanny is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an acoustic with character, but it remains perfectly suitable for a motivated beginner attracted by wider necks. Its "roundshoulder" format and vintage personality make it an excellent companion for folk, acoustic pop, pick strumming, and expressive fingerpicking, with a true presence in the mix.

The Sound

The solid spruce top provides attack, clarity, and beautiful dynamics, while the solid mahogany back and sides enhance midrange warmth and the "wood" feel in the tone. The traditional bracing (spruce) supports balanced projection and natural sustain. Finally, the combination of trapeze tailpiece + sliding bridge (height adjustable) contributes to the vintage grain: a quick response, a round and rich sound, surprisingly powerful for a compact body, with an immediately recognizable imprint.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and tonal balance, you can stick with the D'Addario XTAPB1047-12 string set tuned 010-047. For transport and protection, the Hootenanny Hard Case is the safest choice as it is specified for this model.

Technical specifications

Version / format	dreadnought "roundshoulder"	Nut width	50 mm / 1.97"
Top	solid "A" spruce, 2-piece	Neck width	0F 50 mm / 1.97"; 12F 61 mm / 2.40"; 19F 64.5 mm / 2.54"
Rosette	Hootenanny Wooden	Fingerboard	rosewood
Sides	solid mahogany	Fingerboard finish	oiled
Back	solid mahogany	Radius	flat
Top purfling	ivory / black	Frets	Middle Silver Nickel Frets / zero fret
Back binding	ivory	Position markers	side of neck, ivory dots at frets 5, 7, 9, 12
Bracing	traditional	Bridge	rosewood, oiled finish
Bracing wood	spruce	Tailpiece	trapeze, nickel
Pickguard	black	Tuners	Kluson Type (6:6), nickel, ivory buttons
Wood	solid mahogany, one piece	Strings	D'Addario XTAPB1047-12 (010-047)
Construction	set neck, dovetail	Case	Hootenanny Hard Case
Neck/body joint	at 12th fret	Made in	P.R. China
Nut	bone